Test drove an FR-S, loved it but...

[Synack]

Yes this car is definitely very undramatic to drive in stock form, 40% throttle and 100% do feel similar. It doesn't feel like you have to control the car if you start to push it to the edge.

In other words, you have to find the drama, but it's not a good idea to do on public roads. In order to get this car in an exciting area to drive, you have to turn off all traction controls, and just keep this thing above 5000k RPM. Also it needs a bunch of curvy turns etc.

Otherwise, daily driving is super easy mode, not fun at all.

My car is currently in the shop adding drama lol

[samsam5886]

To correctly judge whether the car is hard to drive:
1. Must be on correct road (right turns for the speed)
2. Must drive fast enough to approach limit, driving on the ragged edge
3. Must have all nannies off
4. Preferably be driving a manual

It really depends on the driver. If someone does all of the above and still feels that it's easy to drive, then the driver probably is pretty skilled. If a beginner does all of the above, the driver might feel that the car is hard to drive.

[Leonardo]

The FR-S is not as fast as some cars. I traded in my GS400 to get my FR-S. I also just got rid of my S2000. Both cars are faster in a straight line than the Scion. I feel the FR-S is as much fun to drive as the s2000 though. And has a back seat! It’s a great compromise between cost, weight, power, interior space, and reliability. Meaning, you could get something that was faster and more powerful, but it would cost more (for gas at least) and may not be as reliable.

[ryude]

Originally Posted by Foobar

Hey man, I didn't see many people bashing anyone in this thread - I thought your OP and the responses were pretty civil, and I could relate to everything said on both sides of this issue (well except for the comment about the GC, I happen to drive my wife's 2013 2.0T on occasion and I have no complaints.)

It's all good - nobody can change your mind and I don't think any of us intend to. That said, give yourself some more time behind the wheel of this car - for some people, it had to grow on them before they fully appreciated the experience. For some of us, it happened on the first test drive. The car isn't perfect for everyone, of course, but everyone can connect to it at some level to appreciate it for what it is.

Good luck!

Thank you, I definitely want to test drive another one. I think they may have put 87 octane in the one I drove.

Again, thanks for being helpful guys.

[ABQautoxer]

Also realize that until 1000 miles these cars have reduced timing for break-in. So it will be slower than one with 1000 miles or more.