Thread: Picked up Scion FRS yesterday

Thanks everyone!
Couple of thoughts on the car:
1. The stock suspension surprisingly does really well. I was expecting a soft floppy suspension but it actually handles well out of the factory.
2. For only 200hp it picks up pretty well. Probably due to the 6 speed close gear ratio.
3. The car sits pretty low. It is actually similar to driving a lotus. People around you will have a hard time seeing you.
4. Stock seats hug you really nicely and may be problematic for some bigger folks. It actually hugs your sides more than the stock GTR seats.

It is a great car for the twisties and driving around town. And for everyone who complains about the power output, power does not equal fun. It has plenty of power to have fun and slide around the mountains.

The estimated maintenance costs over the 7yr term of this car is about $3000. My GTR 18k mile maintenance alone is $2000 so when the salesperson told me that it made me laugh.

Wow please more pictures...I was not aware you could purchase these already. Awesome car.
Hopefully someone will develop a turbo kit for these.

added more pics in original post.

I'll try to take some interior shots too.

Originally Posted by tsubasa650

It is a great car for the twisties and driving around town. And for everyone who complains about the power output, power does not equal fun. It has plenty of power to have fun and slide around the mountains.

I'm sorry....could you repeat that?

Preferably on a mountain top with a large bullhorn?


As far as suspension, the rears in the FRS are quite a bit stiffer than the BRZ, 30% IIRC...

Congrats for your new toy!enjoy it!how is the sound?

Looks good and fun to drive, enjoy it!

Just saw one in person today and looks pretty neat. Could look really good with some wheels and suspension drop to match.

it actually puts down 157whp

honestly, it really isn't that great of a car.

it has a good platform that everyone wants, FR, but for the money, i'd get something else.

Congrats!

Let the modding begin!

Awesome! Also, I may have a friend who may or may not be working for a company that may or may not be making something to give the car a bit more power