Best & Worst of Owning an 86 - Long Term #7 FRS (BRZ/86) - Everyday Driver

We've had this 2013 Scion FRS in our long term fleet for about two years. Todd takes it on a favorite back road to discuss the best and worst of the ownership experience.

This car has been sold! - It went to a new home a week after this video was released. Thank you for all the interest!

NOTE - This is a re-upload due to a sound issue with the original file. Sorry about that.

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[loganbb]

If your drag racing a Miata, fiesta ST or a frs you've missed the point of these cars entirely!

[elementkx]

This is one if the best Craigslist ads ever.

[mattbotelho]

I thank you for supporting the 86 platform as it meant to be. A lot of reviews always complain about the lack of power. This isn't a car about power, its about handling and becoming a better driver. I hope you give it to someone who will cherish as much as you did.

[OuijTube]

A minivan T-boned me in my FRS, totaling it. I got a Mustang GT to replace it, just so I could tick "American V8" off the bucket list. But every time the road curves and snakes, I miss my FRS. It was a revelatory car. It should get more love.

[garrettprice]

As an entry-level affordable sports car I’ve always thought the 200-205hp was impressive for a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder. You’ll find very few that match or top that.

[atlanticdriver]

Everyone complaining about the FRS/BRZ/86 being slow must never have taken a corner in this car. I autocross mine and constantly beat Corvettes, Mustangs and GTIs. All I have is sticky tires. Try and push it in the corners like he said in the video and you'll find out that everyone else is braking and you are passing them. There is more than one type of speed.

[-Sev]

Thank you for fixing the audio, small detail, but I think any uploader deserves props for quickly responding to their audience.

[DriverGuy]

I agree 100%. Also, I'm the odd duck, as I sold my '14 Cayman S (981) & bought a '17 BRZ Limited. Everyone thinks I'm crazy, but I can have 99.9% of the fun in the BRZ that I had in the Porsche for a fraction of the cost. HP is not for everyone & I appreciate not reaching terminal ticket speeds every time I come out of second gear now. Just ordering my coilovers, wheels/tires & the BRZ will be complete!

[markeke]

Just can't stop thinking he really looks like Trevor in GTA.

[ncneeds]

Cars in which you can use all the horsepower every time you drive, are the best!

[ZERDT]

I actually love the interior of this car lol

[Maestrodamus]

This was a very concise and honest review of this car. Having owned a 2013 frs for nearly 3 years, I find it uncanny that I have experienced every quirk and issue mentioned in this segment down to the gas cap loosing pressure. I will be anxiously looking forward to your next choice of vehicle. Thank you again for your passion and dedication to auto journalism. I sincerely believe that Everyday Driver is by far the best representation of the craft currently available in this medium.

[kinecty]

I owned an original ae86 and that thing was slow as hell, I'm talking any decent human being on foot could beat it light to light. But when you got into the corners, even on shitty tires. It shines. Oh, did it shine...

[donovanhayden]

This is my dream car . Its so beautiful

[baoyiyang]

The torque dip to me is giving the car two modes: relax mode and give-it-a-go mode. Normally in the city or even high way I shift at 3500 (I even set the shifting beep at 4000). It encourage me to shift early and save fuel. If you are complaining about the torque dip at even fifth gear in the city the chance is you are already speeding. On the other hand when I'm in the mood to push, I'll use the 5000 - 7000 range and, in my opinion if you are on the track and somehow you are below 5000, then you are shifting too lazily

[jzb]

Speaking as an owner of a 2013 BRZ I'd say your review and comments hit the nail on the head regarding what this platform is all about. As always, great content and thanks for the honest, straightforward, high quality reviews.

[Anglesmith_Customs]

I love my BRZ. Had it since new in 2014. Driven daily in Colorado. Haven't had one issue or a rattle which I expect to no longer be the case when I get it back from the body ship from having all its hail damage fixed. The damage was so bad they had to replace 1 fender, the hood, trunk and roof. I miss it and can't wait to get it back. I plan on keeping the car for a very long time.

[distastefulvideos]

Best car in the world at it's price point. One of the best cars period.

[notme]

It sounds like this car has such a good personality

[GetIrked]

As a fellow 2013 FRS owner, I loved this video! You're dead right - sticky tires are key!

Ridiculous Tip Time: There might not be a button on the trunk, but there is a keyhole (it's under the lip of the trunk at the upper-right of the license plate). Awkward as all get-out and almost no one knows it's there (because it's virtually worthless).

I will have owned my Ultramarine FRS for 5 years at the end of the month and I love it as much now (maybe more) as I did when I bought it.

By the way, I bought UEL headers from FT86SpeedFactory because of your videos! Mad props, guys! :)