I've been hankering for an FJ for about 6 years now.
I like the body-on-frame construction, the TRD offroad package, the 6-speed manual transmission, the Torsen differentials, the powerful V6, the oodles of interior room, and the Tonka appearance.
Having driven a few to get a better feel, I don't like the blind spot, the poor fuel mileage, and the need for premium gas.
My other vehicle I've been driving at dealerships and putting in 2nd place is a nice used Trailblazer SS with AWD. Again, the 6.0L Corvette motor makes it a total gas pig, but you don't get 0-60 in 5 seconds for nothing.
My little 2001 S-10 is just not a good long-distance ride, and while I certainly could maintain it another 10 years, I really don't want to. I'd like to hit my 50 year mark in style, and stark economy has served its purpose already.
My wife's Jeep Liberty is pretty solid and really nice on crappy road snow days, but damned if I don't feel my 6-foot frame isn't shoved into the dash and top of the windshield in that thing.
Being a whopping 5' 2", it's no big deal to her. I've driven it to Minneapolis and back, and I don't feel it's a fun highway vehicle, either.