Funny FR-S Review
 

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2TUAtomEhkU"]The Not So Nice | Scion FR-S Review - YouTube[/ame]

This dude had me rollin' at some points.. haha :lol:

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i for one haven't seen this video and found it pretty entertaining lol

Not saying it wasn't funny just saying it was already out there, didn't mean to be so blunt, had a rough day with my son. Sorry.

Hilarious and true.

Oooohhh this is a joke. When I first saw it a while back, I got half way through him complaining about the car before I just shut it off. Not my kinda humor I suppose :iono:

This is the forum member @Dezoris. I didn't find this video that funny or useful, but he's contributed quite a bit of good information to the forum (i.e.: DIY information for catch can, LED lighting, crash bolts, tranny/diff fluid change, alignment, etc...)

Wow.. Wtf is up with all of this negativity. It's an automotive forum guys. Does not reflect well at all. I respect that everyone has diff opinions, but if you don't like the humor in the vid just don't reply to it.

Btw, for those of you who are in denial about this car (FR-S/BRZ), it's a shit box that only does a few things right. Not saying that I don't like it for those few things, but it definitely needs more refinement. Yeah, I own one..

This video was never really meant to be all that serious. But damn did it piss people off.
I do have a follow up uploading in two weeks that will address new issues and most of the peoples insane comments.

But you knew it was a shit box before you bought it, right? Just sayin . . .

No, actually I didn't. Didn't have a whole lot of time behind the seat. I knew the car was going to be raw, but the "refinement" comment was targeted more at the obvious issues this car has had. I know first year cars tend to have issues, but I was expecting better.

Again, not saying I don't like the car (I would be selling it if so). I just feel that Toyota/Subaru could have done a better job at mitigating the issues. That's it.

I'm sorry, you must be confusing denial with an ability to appreciate what something does have instead of being completely ungrateful because of what something lacks. Anyone who calls this car a "shit box" has quite a skewed perspective on life IMO.
Think about the millions upon millions of people all over the world who are driving cars that are older than most of us on this forum, cars that are on the verge of breaking down, completely ghetto rigged just enough so that it gets them where they need to go and back. Think of all the people in east asia on their old ass beat up scooters scooting around. All these people who would be able to truly appreciate this creation, if only they could have one, that is apparently not good enough for you, as it is simply a "shit box".

As an example, just think how many people are having problems with the manual transmission alone? Especially in cold weather. I can barely get it out of first gear when the temp drops below 35 F. I NEVER had this problem with the T56 6-speed transmission (f-body) in extremely cold weather in Chicago. Having to resort to diff fluids to "fix" it is just asinine. Which is what I'm doing..

I didn't mean to stir things up. I saw this video a few months ago, posted by Dezoris. He has contributed quite a bit to the forum, and his DIY articles have helped me tremendously.

It's certainly not a knock on him, because this was his only video that I didn't care for. But, like Dezoris said above, it was never meant to be a serious video. Dezoris puts together some very nice DIY videos, which I'm sure many (including me) are grateful for.

...and Dezoris has a DIY video on that as well. Just swap the fluids. Took me about 30mins, and has made a huge difference in my car.

Clean sand out of vagina, insert tampon, chill the fuck out. In that order. Good day sirs.

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Wow. You are welcome to your opinion of course. I guess "standards" don't mean much these days. It shows actually. Why even bring other countries/people into the conversation? I have helped more people in ways you will never know and I do appreciate what I have, thank you. Lol

Perspective. Which your initial post was greatly lacking in.

Thanks for the insults. Sorry I posted something I found funny. I'm done with this forum.

I didn't insult you, nor was I commenting on the video you posted. I gave you some perspective after you referred to a brand new car (that some people worked very hard to get, and is a quite an upgrade for some people) as a shitbox.

I stopped watching when he said Hyundai Melosetor and saying he wanted a "fun daily driver."

What a fucking moron.

Well,.......it didn't take much to make the cat loving, tree-huggin Oregoneon mad did it?

Like the Joker said: "Why So Serious?"..................:D

If it is Dezoris, he is a forum member that I find to be pretty helpful and has contributed lots of good info to the community.

I don't agree with everything he is saying in vid, but there are some humorous true parts. And have a little empathy. If your car was down for what the dealer estimates could be a month or more without a definitive diagnosis/root cause (he made it sound like they gave him some very vague info) I would be pretty pissed off too.

Nobody is mad. :) Would prefer not to be bombarded by negativity though.

You don't like cats or trees? Cats are friends and trees help us breathe.

Have a good day all. :)

The reviewer in the video must be Bill Gates' illigetimate son or something. He has a new Prius, Veloster and an FR-S? I guess he can't do two things at once either as evidenced by him breaking the back end a little loose and not being able to talk at around 8:51. I think maybe he pooped his drawers at that point too.

Of course the very first line he spoke should have been another give-away. "The not real review of the FR-S".

The only thing funny was him, maybe, looking like a douche. He ain't no Larry The Cable Guy....

Every car has it's pros and cons. Every car under 30 grand is pretty much a shit box unless all you care for is high mpg and reliability like your civics and corollas. Everybody knew what this car can and can't do before purchasing.

I haven't had a single issue with the transmission and my car has seen single digit temperature. For every car that is having these problems, there's 20 of them that are not on this forum and not having these problems.

I love reading these threads. I too have trouble getting out of second gear when my FRS is cold. The tranny shifts fine after about 2 minutes running down the road. Other than that this car is flawless..fit,finish, everything else is fine and I am one of the first people to get one in my area (bought June first). I have owned many other cars/trucks and consider this a very minor issue.

I LOVE YOU GUYS!! WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE (:

Kumbaya my friends!! Can't wait to break this transmission and post pics of the internals!

I had to laugh at the video because it captures the car so well! It really is a glorious handling piece of crap. And somehow, that is OK.

Lets put this into perspective, I have had to use a 1967 MGB as a back-up car to the FRS just so I can get to work. If that is not ironic and funny, then nothing is.

It is also interesting how so may on this board react to any negaive comments about the car... as if I were saying that your girlfriend was ugly or something!

The truth is that this car is a bit of a f--kup in a lot of critical areas. If your car has not yet suffered from any of the flaws, then I dont want to hear from you. The bitching and moaning that gets expressed by those owners who deal with the issus will ensure that either a better product comes out for future buyers, or tToyota nd Subaru decide to kill the product and never provide a fun car at a low price point.

^^^ FINALLY someone with a realistic viewpoint!

Let me state again: I don't hate the fucking car. If I did, I'd be trading it in for a Camaro or a Cobra and just make more money on the side to pay for it. I bought this car because it is raw and cheap enough to mod. It has some flaws that I think are unacceptable. If I buy a car like this, I expect the drivetrain to be where all the money is in, not anything else. Btw, I average 17mpg.. So yeah, I beat the shit out of it.

Oh yeah.. One more thing.. Whaaaa whaaaaaaa (: lol

17!?!? mines 13.3 right now hahahaha

^^^ Good job!! (:

it's what i think too! (shitbox) so why do i want one after two or three test drives? it ain't worth 25 large,but i really want it,and it will be the last one i buy,IF i buy it! looking for justification at this point! still on the fence,but leaning! wish i could find one for around 16 k or so,but i'm dreamin' too early! must be f**king nuts,but i want the "slush" box,because i just want to "profile" in it! (w.t.f!)

it is a shitbox! over priced! it meets a pricepoint which,in my view,is too high for what you get! stand back,and really look at the f**kin' thing! there is really nuthin' to it! it 's like a toy,and feels built like one too! very thin sheet metal,lots of cheap plastics,lousy paint,cheap ass interior,at 25 large,you are getting "smoked!" BUT i still want one! how nuts is that?

i agree! he "lacks'' stage presence.

This car makes driving on twisty roads enjoyable. If you buy it for any other reason, it's not worth the money.

Enjoyed review, would by Dezoris a beer.

I guess I don't understand the current definition of a "shitbox". My first four cars cost $1,500 TOTAL. Those I could define with that term, although I loved every one of them in their own way.

As for the video, Dezoris may have had valid points, I don't know. I have watched some of his DIY stuff, good stuff. But in this since he couldn't express himself without resulting to 4 letter words for "impact" I stopped watching. It's not that I'm a prude, it just immediately turns me off.

Guess I'm showing my age.

If you think its that much of a shitbox.. sell it and buy a comparably priced domestic product.

Then tell me about shitbox.

You think this trans is notchy? HAHAA!! again take a wrx out in any temp and get back to us on that. Or a BW T5 trans (in fairness to compare rwd to rwd box). I've never come across one that wasn't notchy or didn't grind from 1st to 2nd when cold.

For living in a place that doesn't have a harsh winter we have some SHITTY roads in VB.. and I dont hear one creak, rattle or clunk out of this car over the worst of road surfaces. My wrx.. sounded like a bag of bolts and soda cans over every little pebble in the road.

This car for being as minimal as it is (as it was designed to be, it is just a $24K car) .. is put together pretty well.

Granted, I just got mine in December so a lot of the production mishaps have been cleared up. I only have 2900 mi on it so far so I really haven't gotten much wear into it yet.. but at the same mileage/age my more expensive WRX sounded like it was falling apart.

No car is perfect but to expect $50K car traits in a $24K car is just stupid.

If that's your opinion stick to the civic. Seriously. Dont bother. If you think $25k is huge money in the car market you've got a lot to learn. I'll refrain from personal insults but the bullshit here is gettin thick.

You're getting $25k worth of car with a FRS. If you're questioning that you dont fully understand what this car is to the car world and what it represents. It has the same sort of soul that old lotus's and porsches have, that MGB's and triumph's had.. its raw, its light and its fun.

If that cannot be grasped and all that's wanted is all that other foo foo plush bullshit then go by a fucking accord. Soulless drivers deserve soulless cars.

I am honestly speechless. Not becuase i'm a 'fanboy', but becuase the f***ed up perspective that some people have is astounding. Take a moment to contemplate the complexities of every mechanical / electrical system in that car. Not even what's just unique to that car, but every little thing that makes it do what it does. And you still call it a 'shitbox'....
I just honestly don't get it.

He's a crusty old troll, take everything he says with a grain of salt, it'll start to make more sense. He's that old ass-hole uncle nobody likes.