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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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After a long wait Saturday June 2 2012 I received my new 2013 scion FRS and I love it. I just wanted to see if anyone else on here has pick up one and how they like theres.
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/pic...ictureid=15254
Just off the truck with one mile
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awaiting for scion to ship the spolier
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the lucky guy with a new car lol
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speedo
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Sound system is ok, will upgrade head unit soon
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will be buying lowering springs asap




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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 06:52 PM
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Nice! did you end up paying the pure price for it?
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 07:01 PM
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Yea just under 26,000, I have to tell you it was a hard decision between a auto or manual
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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Really? I do sit in traffic a lot, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to drive a car that well balanced in a 6 speed manual
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Dealer by me advertises just under 26k too, hoping to pick it up soon!
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All I can say is that paddle shifter responds very Quick and accurate. Time will only tell when i am ready to boost it.
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Plenty of xb2 guys are boosted on auto with no problem, they just run a moderately sized tranny cooler. They do have to turn back the boost a small bit, but still make PLENTY of power :D

Does the auto have any sort of lsd option?
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honestly I cant really say, I am still trying to learn a little more about the car, Probably take it up to Ptuning since they are down the street from me so they can take a look at it, Hopefully they can tell me the do's and dont's. All i can say is my tc make good power lol
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Well enjoy it! It is (from what I hear) an amazing car!
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Wow, I'm jealous
Old Jun 4, 2012 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Roller_Toaster
Does the auto have any sort of lsd option?
The auto comes with the same Torsen limited slip diff as the MT.
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Thats good to know. Thanks for the info
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hows the space in the rear seats
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Lol what space?
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 12:55 AM
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congrats, saw a asphalt in person for the first time yesterday. wish i had the funds to do a trade in and walk away with an frs
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 01:33 AM
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Originally Posted by mauriceproductions
Yea just under 26,000, I have to tell you it was a hard decision between a auto or manual
Congrads.....me personally....always manual....lol
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 02:25 AM
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Congrats to you SciBuru owners! Please let me know if you find the back seat.
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 05:43 AM
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why does everyone ask about the rear seats? if you want a car with room for passengers don't get a sporty coupe...



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