Are Scion FR-S reliable?
They will run for many years and to very high mileages reliably. The resale values are good. A good used one with low mileage, under 25,000 miles would be hard to find, but an excellent bargain. I personally own a Subaru Impeza 2.5T hatchback which has over 150,000 miles on it.
Are Scion FR-S good on gas?
The EPA estimates fuel economy at 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway with manual transmission, 25/34 with automatic. FR-S requires premium-grade gas.
What does FRS stand for Scion?
So what does FR-S stand for? Well, officially, it means front engine, rear-wheel-drive and sport. But creative critics have also defined it as For Retired Seniors, and Fun but Really Slow.
Is there a recall on the 2013 Scion FR S?
January 15, 2020 — A Scion FR-S valve spring lawsuit alleges a recall of 2013 FR-S cars caused the vehicles to suffer engine problems that weren’t there before the valve spring recall. In 2014, California plaintiff Angel Mendoza purchased a used 2013 Scion FR-S with 15,902 miles on the odometer.
What are the strengths of the Scion FR-S?
The FR-S’ strengths are maneuverability and spirited handling that evoke words like lively, feisty and, most of all, fun. I drove the FR-S at a Scion media preview in and around Las Vegas on city streets as well as a small road course, tight autocross course and wet skid pad.
Who is the plaintiff in the Scion FR-S valve spring lawsuit?
The 2013 Scion FR-S valve spring lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Eastern Division: Mendoza, et al., v. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. et al. The plaintiff is represented by the Law Offices of Robert B. Mobasseri.
What’s the price of a new Scion FR?
Now Scion’s most expensive car, the FR-S comes in one trim level with just a few options: an automatic transmission that bumps the price from $24,200 to $25,300, a premium stereo option and, later in the model year, all-season tires.