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#8 of 12 FRS test drive by sharkiemd

Jun 05, 2012 (9:28 pm)

I went to see both cars today here in TX, both amazing but only got to test drive FRS
 
Subaru BRZ
Premium: 29,400
Limited: 31,500
pros: better head lights, display touch navigation, fog lights, heated seats, push start, (better interior)
cons: ugly front bumper, spoiler, leather seats are not really all leather, on back order till 2013
 
Scion FR-S - OTD prices
Manual ?
Automatic: 28,300
 
Driving experience: nice more than subtle start up growl - both engine & exhaust. Very low to sit in, the seats encapsulates you, nice small chunky steering, ride is smooth (I was worried I would feel every crack on the road), I took a right turn out of the dealership and floored it, no drift but traction was on, impressive acceleration but other cars clearly have faster acceleration (bmw 328), in automatic the car pushes the rpm as aggressive as your driving style and refused to shift gears to maximize the experience. Handling was crisp. At no point did I feel the car was dragging either in the front or the back (very balanced). Torque available to your foot immediately. I cruised driving with the foot off the pedal and loved it (typical toyota-esque). Steptronic responsive and worked smoothly. Paddle shifters the same but I preferred the gear knob (manual transmission feel). Again highway driving smooth, you felt one with the road but not to the point where you feel every road crack. Braking pedal was a little anterior (probable new brakes?) - smooth braking. I felt a little uncomfortable with the blind spots but who cares I was going faster than everyone else:)
 
Pros: better front, suspension better to drift (according to salesman), no spoiler (want to add TRD spoiler)
Cons: no navigation, standard head lights, no fog lights, blah interior, no heated seats, no leather option
 
Obviously the car has its presence on the road but when justifying 2.0L 200hp for those prices I'm stumped at what to do.
On one hand Its the engine I want = FRS but on the other hand if one is paying 28,300 shouldn't I just pay 31,500 for the additional accessories on the BRZ?
 
Please advise

#9 of 12 = by dudleyr

Jun 06, 2012 (6:44 am)

Why so expensive. I thought it started around 25k. Are they putting on a dealer markup?

#10 of 12 Scion FR-S suspension walk around by rsholland

Jun 27, 2012 (5:05 pm)

Edmunds has a long-term FR-S in their fleet for a year. They are getting BRZ too, but don't have it yet. Why have both, you ask? The FR-S will get modded by Edmunds staff to see how much sporting potential is in this car. The long-term BRZ will remain stock.
 
Here is a suspension walk around of the FR-S. The BRZ obviously is the same.
 
http://blogs.insideline.com/roadtests/2012/06/2013-scion-fr-s-suspension-walkaro- - - - und.html#more
 
Bob

#11 of 12 Inside Line gets their long-term BRZ by rsholland

Aug 01, 2012 (7:22 am)

http://www.insideline.com/subaru/brz/2013/2013-subaru-brz-limited-long-term-test- .html
 
This one they'll keep stock, and their long-term FR-S will get modded.
 
Bob

#12 of 12 Re: FRS test drive [sharkiemd] by rampart57

Nov 18, 2012 (12:44 pm)

Replying to: sharkiemd (Jun 05, 2012 9:28 pm)
"On one hand Its the engine I want = FRS but on the other hand if one is paying 28,300 shouldn't I just pay 31,500 for the additional accessories on the BRZ? "
 
KISS...Keep it simple, Sharkiemd...
I own the 6-speed MT FR-S and have decided in the last 2 months of wonership that the fewer gadgets on this car the better. The FR-S/BRZ twins were designed to be driven with no distractions - just sit down, stare straight ahead and go. I really like that my car has no steering wheel buttons, very simple HVAC controls, sticky cloth seats and easy to glance at gauges; keeping it simple.
 
Fog lights are not missed since you are only 15" above the pavement and the standard headlamps are very bright. Go for the Scion and remember the aftermarket for these cars is already bursting with goodies, so there will always be opportunities to add shiny bits later.

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