2012 Trail Team at the Dealership

Stopped by Toyota of Wilmington to see if they had a Trail Teams as the website promised and sure enough it was hiding out behind the service department. It's a great looking truck and I fell in love with it... Only to have my heart broken. It was already SOLD!



However the good news is the new owner is the Service Manager Daniel... I told him how jealous I was and all about the club. Daniel also seemed to be excited about getting the Dealership involved which I think will be a great thing for our club and for the dealership so I'm REALLY excited!

I was going to take more pictures but between the rain and the excitement of finding someone in Wilmington who actually seemed excited about the FJ Culture I didn't. But there are plenty on the internet and I'm sure we'll be seeing more of it.

I noticed a new member today from Wilmington so I hope that Daniel found us (and that he sports that new decal I slipped him )!

Congrats on the TT, Daniel!

After seeing this pic...the red is starting to grow on me...

Two things I would change on it as it came... The steering wheel might have to go but it's growing on me and I'd probably flip the tires white letters in.

Oh plus start the modding list again!

You mean the red leather? See I kinda liked that...

I love it, but I think I finally gave up on the idea. I really love my all black TRD so I think I am sticking with it.

Out of curiosity, was it an automatic or manual.

Automatic. I meant to look at the sticker but thought it was rude... There are a few things missing from past TT but i bet the price isn't going down. He had it pulled down for driving.

$36,142 is the sticker for the automatics. -$800 for a manual.

totald wrote:

$36,142 is the sticker for the automatics. -$800 for a manual.

Yeah but I'm more interested in the face that this one didn't have;
The Roof Lights and Air Dam
The Upgraded JBL Stereo


The Toyota Website still shows this - http://www.toyota.com/fjcruiser/special-edition.html
The 2012 FJ Cruiser now offers a Trail Teams Special Edition Package. What's so special, you ask? Start with the Radiant Red exterior color. That plus a color-keyed roof make this an FJ unlike any other. Add a blacked-out grille, mirrors, door handles and bumpers, and there's no doubt this Special Edition means business. It's also got features like Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), TRD 6-spoke Special Edition alloy wheels, trail-tuned Bilstein® shocks, rock rails, off-road lights with air dam, and an electronically controlled locking rear differential. So if you want to get down to business, head off-road.

*Available early 2012.

Also this site specifically refers to the standard stereo for the Trail Teams Edition - http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases/toyota+2012+fj+cruiser+fuses+off+road+prowess+with+heritage+design.htm

On pavement or off, the 2012 FJ Cruiser offers fully civilized audio and connectivity features. The standard audio system includes an AM/FM CD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, XM Radio (includes 90-day trial subscription), auxiliary audio jack, USB port with iPod® connectivity, plus hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology. The steering wheel integrates audio system and Bluetooth controls for added ease of use. A JBL® 10-speaker premium audio system, including sub woofer, is optional (standard on Trail Teams Special Edition).

I hope for the people buying these early TT's that these options don't show up later or the price doesn't get discounted due to them not being included!

I love the red! If I hit the lottery, I'll buy us all one

Xx_Black-out wrote:

I love the red! If I hit the lottery, I'll buy us all one

Iagreed to do the same FB... and Flush would get a special one. I'd paint his PINK

paulwardinc wrote:

Xx_Black-out wrote:

I love the red! If I hit the lottery, I'll buy us all one

Iagreed to do the same FB... and Flush would get a special one. I'd paint his PINK

I got your back

We will call that color Flush-pink....

LOL

Dude you got skills! I might see about having you do some swaps on my FJ... I keep thinking of a black out but I also think I'd like to paint the grill white but I think it will look to pimped out.

paulwardinc wrote:

LOL

Dude you got skills! I might see about having you do some swaps on my FJ... I keep thinking of a black out but I also think I'd like to paint the grill white but I think it will look to pimped out.

I think a white grill on a Iceberg FJ would look pretty good, but then again I have never seen it done...

If you want a little photo editing done, just drop me an email or PM.

-Nick
CoyoteSR5@gmail.com

I figured they would be getting one soon. It looks great but that price is serious business. I hope you get one Paul because I know your in love!

LOL. It's got my heart but no one wants to deal.

The trouble with the Trail Teams rigs is the dealers think they have a gold nugget when they get them. I'm certain you'll get one eventually.

In all reality, it's just the color and badging isn't it?

Most likely you'll eventually change the suspension and other key components to your liking. Don't get me wrong, I'd trade my cookie monster in for that red devil anyday but I'm sure I would change a lot of the stuff they charge extra for on the price sticker...

I lost a little interest in the TT package when I saw the difference in blue book between a TT and my TRD. They look really nice but don't hold their value as well. It made me appreciate mine more.

X2 on that...i am and have always been partial to a stripped down or "lesser package" vehicle. I have always added my own stuff to make the vehicle better, and most of the time way better and cheaper than what you could buy the "upfitted" vehicle from the dealership. Also dont get me wrong..i like the color..

it reminds me of when i had my Miata way back in the mid 90s ...put a Kenny Belle supercharger on it no restriction exhaust a cage and 16" tires and wheels...had roughly 375hp and could hang with any porsche...but thats another day...

Paul, DON'T DO IT!!!!! Your truck is beautiful, and down right sexy!!!! I agree with Mike and Dave here, all in all its just a color. You will lift it different tires and so on. Please keep the white and throw some red letter grabbers on there. That will make a statement!

Ok, as a 2010 Trail Teams owner, and as Jules Winnfield says (any one get that name?)... "Allow me to retort..."

Here were my reasons for going with a TT:

1. I did infact like the mono Sandstorm color more than the 2 tone setup.

2. I like the TRD rims that came with it as well as the blackout hood, bumper, mirrors and door handles.

3. I like the 2 tone seats.

4. I like having a limited edition.

5. I like the "trail tuned" shocks and BFG A/Ts (I know they come in the standard off road package as well...). This setup will serve me well until I reach the end of my 3 year payoff...then swap that out.

6. I liked the idea of factory sliders, again, they are serving me well until pay-off, then possibly swap out.

7. I do like the whatever the KBB advantage is over standard.

Believe me, I am not offended, just re-iterating what went through my mind when I paid the "extra $$" for a TT (although, after wheeling and deeling, it was only $500.00 more that the next package down.... (Stabdard/off-road and conv pkg). So to me, it was a no brainer

I agree with all people who have posted on both sides of this debate! I really like the Red but I think that's really about it on this truck... They don't offer any of the other cool options like they did in the past. I LOVE the TRD wheels that are on David's truck by the way. But they have killed the upgraded stereo now as well. This truck is basically my truck painted RED with the trim painted black and wheels. I think in the spring my truck will have all the trim painted black as well. I love my truck I just also like having something new and I think that was what really had me. I'm going to continue to drool over the Red one and keep my White FJ for sure. You guys actually helped me see the light.

What I love about my truck;
I love the all the white.
I love that I have a blank canvas to do whatever I want.
I'm extremely happy with what I've modded so far.

Next up on the modding list;
Black Out the Silver Trim
Lift/Level & Tires (285/70/17). Still going to be my DD so I need it to be comfortable while being in it 300-400 miles a week.

I will be the first to tell you that red is my favorite color and because of that alone I would trade for the Red TT if I wasn't lazy. I don't feel like doing my mods over again. I don't mind putting in a lot of effort for good craftsmanship, but only once.

Second on David's reasons for getting the TT edition over the others.
Besides the factory sub in the back and the labels and and and, you just can't beat those awesome brushed aluminum "lightsaber" styled shifter knobs!!