Why the Scion FR-S is This Decade’s Most Underrated Car (POV Binaural Review)
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- čas přidán 26. 06. 2024
- The 2013 Scion FR-S is an incredibly sentimental car for me. I've been daily driving this car now for 9 years and often joke that this is the nicest FR-S in the country because of how well I've taken care of it. The hallmark of a great sports car isn't how expensive it is or how fast you can go. Instead, it's about how the car makes you feel and the enjoyment you're able to get out of it--and this is where I feel the FR-S truly shines. Here's why the Scion FR-S is this decade's most underrated car.
🚗 Vehicle in This Video:
2013 Scion FR-S
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Horsepower: 200 hp
Torque: 151 lb-ft
Curb weight: 2,758 lbs
Modifications:
Jackson Racing Oil Cooler
JDL 4-2-1 EL Catless Headers
CSG Touring 86 Exhaust
Ecutek Tune
Apex ARC-8 Wheels
Michelin PS4S tires 245
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction
01:28 - POV Review
10:58 - Final Thoughts - Auta a dopravní prostředky
It seems like it was only in the last few years that people have really started to fall back in love with these. When they were released, they were seen (IMO) as a young kids wannabe car, and never taken seriously. "BUDGET" was the key word here. Now I'm looking at one in 2023, I find it amusing for myself that I was sleeping on it.
I have a 2013. The shops are 5 minutes down the road, with 2 roundabouts in between and a 50km/h speed limit. If I never drove further than that, I'd still love it. Perfect upgrade from my '89 Honda CRX. Cheers from Australia.
I agree it's really underrated. People love to hate on these and complain about the torque dip, but then place the S2000 on a golden throne when it was equally as gutless before hitting VTEC. Mine is still mostly stock and I've been going back and forth if I want to add headers or not. On one hand, it's a good way to cut down the torque dip and add some good power, but the other hand would be dealing with emissions would be a pain, and I'm kind of leery about if it will actually sound good or like ass. I know catless can get pretty raspy without the right catback.
Loved this. I’ve been wanting to sell my FRS and now you made me want to keep it and get back into driving it at the racetrack.
These roads look amazing
Honestly stock wise the car was so much fun to drive granted I owned the autotragic version. I bought my rebuild wrecked 15 FRS at Copart way before covid for cheap it was 26K miles and owned it for 2.5 yrs sold her at 60K miles. There certain cars that you don’t frankly need to modify and this is one of them.
Nothing tragic about this automatic.
@@ivanzavala307 as a manual guy myself I was actually impressed by the Aisin Toyota based 6 Speed auto it shifts fast enough for torque converter auto and dare say the best one minus ZF/DCT.
I just got a 2015 Subaru brz and mannnn I love these cars the torque dip doesn’t annoy me like you said it makes u drive around it it’s nice tbh
you should keep it!
Upgraded to a 22 BRZ, but miss my 13 FR-S from time to time. It occupied a nice space in between the contemporary NC Miata and S2000 in terms of being a raw and focused driving experience, while doing something neither of those cars did (have an actual roof). Agree that the 2nd gen feels more refined than the 1st gen, but it's also significantly faster so you gain way more than you give up IMO. That said, I'd love to see the 2nd gen get a "Type-R" kind of trim. Lose 100-150 lbs (rear seat/radio/hvac delete, lighter battery/flywheel/exhaust/wheels), add the 4.3 FD off the 2017, and camber/caster adjusting front top hats. Probably $40k. That'd be a ton of fun and a future classic, even if nobody would buy it new haha.
I own a 2019 subaru brz that I got new. It's my daily drive and a perfect everyday sports car. Its got the looks and is very practical. I live in the countryside and the roads are twisty and the tarmac can be poor. I don't need a sport car with a ton of power I can't use, it's more than enough fun at lower speeds on twisty roads. When the brz first came out its slogan was 'pure handling delight' and the car lives up to that. I am never selling it, one day it will be a highly sort after classic sports car when the vast majority have either been crashed, over modified or scrapped.
I never notice the torque dip because if I'm driving hard, my revs are super high the entire time anyhow.
Wonderful review! I can tell your love for this car. Why selling it for the new GR86, which is less raw and less visceral? You can save 30k cash for the IS500 and convert your FRS into a dedicated race/track car (something I plan to do to my BRZ in the future).
Want something different, want to challenge myself on the track with something new
Thoughts on the 2017-20 Toyota 86. Same sentiment as the frs?
My dream ride
I’m getting a 22 BRZ this October and was wondering if you have a list of things you should do to preserve the car the same way you did your older FRS?
Clear bra, ceramic coating, park indoors, wash with two bucket method
Hi Kevin, please can you tell us where you sourced the hitch/towbar for your bike? 1:16 I have looked everywhere for one of these in the UK/Europe. I don't believe they are available here. Many thanks in advance!
Searched through my email but can’t find it. Sorry dude
@@jubbalandcars No worries. Thanks for the great content. Keep it up!
I noticed your blurred the tach/speedo.. that's for ....... legal safety? :)
Hey, what kind of oil do you use in the engine and gearbox? Thanks.
Motul
very curious where are you located? looks like Colorado or Utah? or Nevada ?
Vegas
Im 16. Is this a good first car?
I've been hearing about issues with the 2013 vs a 2014+. Are they overblown and should I steer clear from 2013? The price difference is substantial, but I don't know if it's worth it to just get a 2014+
It depends on the manufacturing date. There are actually '13 model years that weren't affected by the recall. I think it was any car manufactured before May, 2013 that was affected.
I have had my 2013 FRS for 7 years, and I had the valve spring recall done back in 2019 and I never had an issue. Im at 200k miles now. I drive the car hard 24/7 365 and never an issue. Only reason I got the recall work done was so they could install new seals, gaskets, clutch and spark plugs at the same time. In the owners manual it states to use heavier weight oil if you drive the car at high speeds or if the engine is under "heavy load". I ran 5w30 since I bought it and now I use mobile 1 10w30.
@@Autowilldamn I got a 2013 model. I never did the value spring but I’m at 125k. No issues still just maintenance
@@AutowillThat’s awesome to hear you have so many miles! I’m at 170k now one owner, how did you know your car had a recall? How can I check? Thanks.
What brand is ur shift knob?
Flossy heavyweight
Why would you put a Toyota emblem of its scion ?
You should throw a BRZ emblem on the back, just to screw with people. I mean all brands would be represented then
I missed where he said why he was selling it, does anyone remember?
Had it for long enough wanted something new
@@jubbalandcars oh okay, one of those. Understandable