2013 Scion FR-S: A New Hope? - Ignition Episode 14

[blu_]

I don't care what paternal its in, it looks like mock carbon fiber in every other way. I'm not saying it looks bad, but carbon it does look.

[Exhaust]

I love how he said the exact same thing chris harring did "It's everything expected it to be". I swear to god i cant wait to have this car. Also what was funny to mention was his lack of negatives to say about the car. Him much like everyone else have had a hard time picking noticeably bad things about the car which says alot. Most of all the people that do end up complaining anyway are just nitpicking from what ive noticed.

[koyv90]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

I think one of the reason modern sporty cars is so isolated has a lot to do with it being too harsh for DD.

Some people don't like steering feel on the weighty side(I love it)
Some people hate to feel the road of a really good sport tuned suspension as it gets tiring most of the time for them

It wasn't the manufacturers fault IMO, it was we the consumers and especially in America the bad roads played a major part in modern isolation in sports cars. Some days I love the feel of my car when I drive it over smooth roads and then when I drive on bad roads I have to slow down and feel every single bad patch of road and I hate that shit most of the times.

America's roads and infrastructure suck sadly. We need better roads .

[DeepHunta]

I DIE!!!!!!!!!!!!! And to think I was willing to overlook this car 4 months ago. I wasn't even sure I wanted this car when I pre-ordered it in March. But now....now...omg! I'm like a 12 yr old who just found his first dirty magazine after watching this. This car will seriously be the benchmark for any sports car under $30K.

Can I drive it yet!? Is it June yet!?

[Bristecom]

Originally Posted by koyv90

America's roads and infrastructure suck sadly. We need better roads .

Considering how many there are, they aren't that bad. But I'm still hoping for a bunch of private roads with no speed limits.

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by Hanzo

Yeah maybe down the road they'll have leather wrapped trim replacements...

Maybe we can get LeatherZ to take an interest in the blossoming FRS/BRZ community. They do great work, and affordable too.

[RWDJunkie]

Originally Posted by SeaWall

the headlights is still ugly

While I like the BRZ's lights, I might be the only one who likes the FR-S' lights over the LED equipped 86's.

Originally Posted by Rockstar

The more reviews I see the harder it is to make the choices. Brand, colour, accessories and possible mods (that don't ruin the car).

The more I see, hear, and read about this car, the more I think that the only upgrade I'm interested in is a change of wheels. I want to find some better looking wheels that won't offset the weight and handling of the vehicle.

Besides that it sounds like this car really is a driver's wet dream -- an affordable, rwd car that's genuinely fun to drive on the street or track in its bone stock form.

That review made me so happy.

[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Here's the dash look


Zoomed in more


If you still can't see the "T"... there's a problem with your eyes

i need my eyes checked!!!!! Cause that isn't a T that looks like triangles rofl!

[Hanzo]

Originally Posted by bestwheelbase

Maybe we can get LeatherZ to take an interest in the blossoming FRS/BRZ community. They do great work, and affordable too.

As long as they do good work price is not so much of an issue.

[Hanzo]

Originally Posted by Staticfrost

i need my eyes checked!!!!! Cause that isn't a T that looks like triangles rofl!

It's a stylized "T".

[pastuch]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

But that's your opinion. Some people will find the FR-S not all that fun especially on regular roads where I am sure the cars you drove felt boring there as well.

The Miata and S2000 are ALWAYS fun. All the time. Ask any owner.... unanimous praise!

[pastuch]

Originally Posted by koyv90

America's roads and infrastructure suck sadly. We need better roads .

Canadians talk about how high quality US roads are compared to ours on a daily basis. 30 million people in a much larger country, with a much harsher freeze/thaw = worst roads on earth.

[pastuch]

Originally Posted by bimmerboy

are you serious?

RX-8, EVO, STi, GTi, Miata, are all fun sporty cars, just to name a few. If you don't think any car besides the miata is fun, why don't you drive a miata? And yes- I have driven all of them (STi and EVO were '07 and '06 models though). Each car is unique and has its pros/cons, but each car is def. fun and sporty in its own way.

There is a large difference between a sporty car, a sports car, and a track-ready car....

You're entitled to your own opinion but I really find it hard to believe you can't have fun in any car besides a miata...In fact, I would argue we are in a golden-era of automobiles. As enthusiasts we have such a wide variety of sporty, reliable, and efficient cars, the BRZ/FR-S just takes this to the nth degree AND comes in at a very low price-point...

I LOVED the RX-8 but it's no longer in production. The STI and GTI are kind of fun but not RWD. EVOs are so outrageously expensive in Canada that no one buys them.

[tripjammer]

I just saw an EVO MR in the parking garage? Why is this car so expensive? It looks cheap.

The RX-8 may have been a fun car but it was kinda ugly, that 2nd door behind the front doors ruined the design. This is not sporty!!!



Mazda did not have to kill Rx8, just just had to have the balls to redesign it and make the car better. The Mazda Speed 3 is butt ugly in all respects too!


The only thing holding back the FR-S is the butt ugly head unit and the ugly headlights, both of these can be fixed. Headlights not so easy, but you get the point.





A pioneer App Radio 2 is going to look nice in that fake T carbon fiber dash, and its going to be an easy plug and play, even the voice control is going to work flawlessly.



I am glad Scion included a built in mic in the headliner!