2013 Scion FR-S

[zooom]

I didn't realize they were selling it as a Scion.  I wonder why.

they are selling it as a Scion, a Toyota, and a Subaru as I have read and understand....

[Randimus Maximus]

I think it's 25-27 plus mods.

$24,930 6MT / $26,030 6AT.  AT is actually quicker.  It has paddle shifters and downshift rev matching.

I didn't realize they were selling it as a Scion.  I wonder why.

Mainly to inject more life into the Scion brand.  It also helps to keep the price point lower.  Before FR-S, all Scions were sub-$20K vehicles.

Five Axis has a really good looking body kit for the FR-S.

The TRD exhaust is a must.

[RC Fan]

Will Subaru have an AWD version?  I had read previously that there would not be.

[Randimus Maximus]

Will Subaru have an AWD version?  I had read previously that there would not be.

Nope.  The car is not designed to accommodate an AWD powertrain.

[RC Fan]

Nope.  The car is not designed to accommodate an AWD powertrain.

Gotcha!  I'll have to check one out in any case.  It is a sharp car.

[Speedbag]

I didn't realize they were selling it as a Scion.  I wonder why.

Because the rest of the Scion lineup sucks.

[Dannyboy]

Because the rest of the Scion lineup sucks.

Can't argue with that.

[Bladecutter]

I didn't realize they were selling it as a Scion.  I wonder why.

Because the current crop of Toyota owners wouldn't know what to do with a fun-to-drive car that wastes gasoline on purpose, causing it to be shunned by the Prius Owners Club of America, and in turn, would wind up being a sales flop for Toyota, who will then say, forever more, "American's don't want fun cars, they want crap."

So give it to bling bling Scion and Subaru drivers instead.

God, I hope Mazda comes out with something fun in the next couple of years so that I have something to look forward to owning that won't have the stigmata of owning either a Subaru or a Scion.

BC.

[DW]

God, I hope Mazda comes out with something fun in the next couple of years so that I have something to look forward to owning that won't have the stigmata of owning either a Subaru or a Scion.

Yep. I sure would hate to start bleeding from mysterious wounds in my hands and feet just because I bought a Subaru...

[Randimus Maximus]

 

Really guys.

Toyota/Scion bashing.

[kopfjäger]

Scion FR S REVEALED driving frs Toyota GT 86

[DucatiBastard]

God, I hope Mazda comes out with something fun in the next couple of years so that I have something to look forward to owning that won't have the stigmata of owning either a Subaru or a Scion.

BC.

What's wrong with the Miata? From what I hear it's extremely fun to drive.  The Speed3 is a blast, I have driven one of those.  It torque steers out the ass, but it keeps you entertained. 

[DRKWNG]

Makes me miss my old S2000.

[kopfjäger]

Scion FR-S Testing at Laguna Seca

[RC Fan]

God, I hope Mazda comes out with something fun in the next couple of years so that I have something to look forward to owning that won't have the stigmata of owning either a Subaru or a Scion.

BC.

I guess it depends how concerned you are about the opinions of the motoring public, most of whom know nothing about cars.  I love my WRX!  I don't care what anyone else thinks of it.