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Used 2016 Scion FR-S Consumer Reviews

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A real Gem

pukalady, 07/16/2012
2013 Scion FR-S 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
37 of 60 people found this review helpful

I owned a 2006 Scion TC that I bought in 2007. Loved that car and was searching the internet for more two door cars and the 2013 Scion FR-S came up and I was hooked. I went to my Scion dealer here in Kahului on Maui , Hawaii on May 25th . They told me the car would debut on June 1. I had to wait a week! June 1st, 2012 back to the dealer I went and three hours later I drove out with the "whiteout" color (not a good name for the color, it's a real pearl oyster white). I use ethanol free gas right now and get 35 mpg. I just love the way it "gets out of the way" of everyone else . I did get the automatic and won't be using the snow mode. And by the way I'm 67 yrs. old and LOVE my car

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4.75 out of 5 stars

So Fun Firestorm Red

jlennox, 06/06/2012
2013 Scion FR-S 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
114 of 194 people found this review helpful

If you love to drive and your not carrying more than a passenger next to you then this is a superb handling ride at a great price. I could not get out of this car the first two days of ownership. Limited availability but if you find one you like and aren't so concerned about color then buy it. They go fast out the door. I traded my lumbering gas guzzler Tacoma 4X4 and don't have any regrets. took two trips. One to Tucson from Phoenix mostly highway some city and got 33.4 mpg. Then on the second day I got 35.5 mostly highway with a/c on the whole time. That's better than my Yaris! I suppose the aerodynamics help. The seats a snug but comfortable. The pioneer stereo cranks.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Get it if you want to be actively involved in driving.

eperris, 08/16/2012
2013 Scion FR-S 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
39 of 67 people found this review helpful

The FR-S rewards focused driving. Though it is easy to drive at low speeds and in the city, it really comes alive when you push it along windy roads and at high speed. It is simply the most solid, capable car I have ever driven. If you just want to look good, accelerate quickly and tour around - this isn't the car for you. I also like its small environmental footprint and ultra-sophisticated engineering where it counts. This car has a bleeding edge fuel system, a high performance, but ultra-reliable engine and Toyota/Subaru quality. It is small and lightweight. If you drive thoughtfully, the mileage is about 26 City and 36 highway - much higher than EPA's estimate.

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5 out of 5 stars

:)) EXCELLENT VEHICLE :))

Breanna, 08/20/2020
2013 Scion FR-S 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This vehicle is famous by 2 huge manufacturer's who made these cars happen. "Toyota and Subaru" They worked together to create the design, and aspects of these vehicles. Yes, these are awesome cars. They are comfortable inside. They handle really good. They get very good gas mileage for being a sports car. I'm always getting nice compliments from people. Also, if you have the 2013 FRS... They are number 1 first in line as the best year made.

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5 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT VEHICLE

Paula, 08/22/2020
2013 Scion FR-S 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I, bought mine pre owned from the from the subaru dealership. My car already has a turbo kit installed from previous owner. Nice sounding exhaust system. So, my conversation review is excellent vehicles these are. I, like the comfort of these seats, and the interior is nice. This car handles very good, especially going around corners. Very tight suspension.. the engine feels smooth, and I really like the turbo sound. These cars are fun to drive!!

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