Jay Leno Reviews the Scion FR-S - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ichitaka05 · 06-18-2012, 03:57 PM

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUIo_UMcrVE"]Jay Leno's Garage: 2013 Scion FR-S - YouTube[/ame]

FakeWhiteMan · 06-18-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DeeezNuuuts83

Thanks, I'll check that out. But after just reading the first few lines, it sounds like they already exaggerated his size.

I'm also a big guy and fit in just fine...

phenoyz · 06-18-2012, 04:03 PM

did leno "in-fact" bought or own that scion FRS?
or is this just a publicity/advertising? for the scion FRS?

Miniata · 06-18-2012, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by phenoyz

did leno "in-fact" bought or own that scion FRS?
or is this just a publicity/advertising? for the scion FRS?

It was a car review. You know, like Car and Driver or MotorTrend would do. Jay does a lot of these, check out his other videos. Some are his own cars, some are provided by the manufacturer.

mechaghost · 06-18-2012, 04:33 PM

Can't believe how Jack did not know what the etymology of the term "boxer engine" was

But I guess as a Scion executive he would not think about boxer as much as anyone working at Subie

Boosted2.0 · 06-18-2012, 04:45 PM

I have met Jack in person a few times and he is a pretty cool and likeable guy IMO. I think this was just jitters on his part. Scion doesn't get a lot of celebrity attention. I have also heard him spout the specs before without issue, so again I chalk that up to nerves.

That burnout at the end was kind of sad - You can do way better if you brake it at least a teeny bit. Then again I guess Jay is probably used to cars where simply romping the throttle will roast the tires for a football field.

skatecboy45 · 06-18-2012, 04:51 PM

Lol every time Jack Hollis speaks, it seems like he is trying to sell the car.

titusdrake · 06-18-2012, 05:07 PM

HAH. at 8:35-8:50 he mentions me. ironically i didn't end up getting an FR-s because it ultimately was too small for me. great car though, and still roomier than i thought it would be

titusdrake · 06-18-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Person in question is TitusDrake. The thread about his experience "trying it on for size" is here. By the way, he's not the only big guy to buy one on the forum, also see here.

lol I'm only 6'5. and now down to 310 lbs =D

tripjammer · 06-18-2012, 05:12 PM

I saw the video. Jack did good. Jay Leno can get to you like that. Nobody is perfect. Jack is still the best general manager for Scion. He seemed the same as any other time I have ever seen him present.

"It's a 2, it's a 2, it's a 2 liter boxer engine!"

Yeah!

Jack you da man bro!

Oh damn, Jack said there might be a stripper model in the near future...did y'all catch that?

Jack you da man bro!

Looks like Jay ran a red light...hehe!

Actually I looked at it again...he made it before it turned...

Jay, "The car weights what?"
Jack, "27 freaking 58! Jay! How many freaking times do I have to tell your old jeans wearing ass?"

What video did y'all see? That was a good review. Jay loved this car!

Sasquachulator · 06-18-2012, 05:52 PM

If he took the thing on the canyons or curves im sure his relatively bored demeaner would have changed.

3141592ab · 06-18-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bayareakhiladi

'Up to this point, Toyota never made any sports cars that I wanted to drive' - Jay Leno

I think he is referring to modern Toyotas. The newest "sporty
Toyotas was the mr2 and celica and even those were a little off-target with the "sports car" demographic. Just like many icons they got bigger and didn't increase the power enough to maintain their performance. The older models were better. I hope for his sake that this is what he meant. I'm not trying to hate on the cars, just trying to explain another persons actions.

brianbot5000 · 06-18-2012, 06:37 PM

Geez - that Scion guy was painful to watch. How the hell did he get to the position he's in? And he barely mentions Subaru.

tripjammer · 06-18-2012, 06:59 PM

Man some of y'all just hating on Jack Hollis! He did good. That is why he talks and operates. Its like he is on bath salts. He is so hyper. But that is what makes him cool.

I don't see where he messed up. It looked like the same old Jack to me.

Jack is just happy that Scion finally got a cool car....and I bet you more is yet to come....

Can me say Scion SR-S (Toyota Supra)....hehe

I say screw it...bring back the MR-2 (not a convertible, make it targa)

Scion MR-2...works with the FR-S naming...

A 2.0 liter flat 4 mounted midship...hmmm

Put all the sports cars at Scion....that is the only way Scion is going to survive...

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phenoyz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: 2011 Honda Fit Sport Location: california & Philippines Posts: 204 Thanks: 16 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	did leno "in-fact" bought or own that scion FRS? or is this just a publicity/advertising? for the scion FRS?

06-18-2012, 04:33 PM	#33
mechaghost Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Silver AT Limited Location: Seattle Posts: 823 Thanks: 145 Thanked 344 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can't believe how Jack did not know what the etymology of the term "boxer engine" was But I guess as a Scion executive he would not think about boxer as much as anyone working at Subie

06-18-2012, 04:45 PM	#34
Boosted2.0 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13 FR-S, 00 Spyder&Celica, 08 Tundr Location: Sealy, Texas Posts: 362 Thanks: 2 Thanked 176 Times in 78 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have met Jack in person a few times and he is a pretty cool and likeable guy IMO. I think this was just jitters on his part. Scion doesn't get a lot of celebrity attention. I have also heard him spout the specs before without issue, so again I chalk that up to nerves. That burnout at the end was kind of sad - You can do way better if you brake it at least a teeny bit. Then again I guess Jay is probably used to cars where simply romping the throttle will roast the tires for a football field.

06-18-2012, 04:51 PM	#35
skatecboy45 Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: 1992 Mazda Mx3 GS, 1984 Firebird Location: The West Coast Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lol every time Jack Hollis speaks, it seems like he is trying to sell the car.

06-18-2012, 05:07 PM	#36
titusdrake ex-First 86 Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Mustang Location: Folsom, CA Posts: 275 Thanks: 45 Thanked 38 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	HAH. at 8:35-8:50 he mentions me. ironically i didn't end up getting an FR-s because it ultimately was too small for me. great car though, and still roomier than i thought it would be

06-18-2012, 05:52 PM	#39
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