Thoughts on Scion FR-S as Daily Driver?
09-15-2012, 11:24 PM
#21
Instructor
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Yep, considered that one. From reading up on it, sounds like there's some material turbo lag and it's on the heavier side. Sounds like they're going for more of a GT experience. However, depending on how the FRS test drive goes, I may have to give this one a second look.
09-15-2012, 11:25 PM
#22
Melting Slicks
09-15-2012, 11:32 PM
#23
Race Director
Go for it, especially if you have some windy backroads nearby. I got to test drive the Scion version and even with the Prius tires it comes with, it holds very well in corners and the oversteer is very controllable. A very fun car to go 10/10 with.
Just putting stickier rubber does a lot.
Just putting stickier rubber does a lot.
Still, the FR-S, being rear wheel drive, doesn't have the torquesteer that the speed 3 has and that can be only a good thing.
09-15-2012, 11:36 PM
#24
Instructor
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It looks like the Mazdaspeed 3 is just about even (track time) with the FR-S with sticky rubber. The speed 3 is also better in the snow, being FWD.
Still, the FR-S, being rear wheel drive, doesn't have the torquesteer that the speed 3 has and that can be only a good thing.
Still, the FR-S, being rear wheel drive, doesn't have the torquesteer that the speed 3 has and that can be only a good thing.
09-16-2012, 02:04 AM
#25
Race Director
Drive each one, back-to-back. That's what makes car-comparisons fun.
I am anxiously awaiting the 2200 lb MX5 that is due out within the next couple of years. If it has even 170 HP, it'll be a blast to drive.
I am anxiously awaiting the 2200 lb MX5 that is due out within the next couple of years. If it has even 170 HP, it'll be a blast to drive.
09-16-2012, 11:54 AM
#26
Safety Car
09-16-2012, 07:00 PM
#27
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