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Scion FR-S Base Coupe 2-Door (2013)
for sale

Price: US $8,600.00

Description:

Cheap! Great first track car or fun, reliable daily driver. Yes, you absolutely can drive this car for years and years just the way it is. If you feel perfectly smooth sheet metal is worth 5-10 thousand dollars, move on. Not as pretty as a flood salvage, but more trustworthy!
I bought this car in early 2014 in wrecked condition. Car was not hit hard enough to require any structural reconstruction, but because it was hit front and rear with minor sheet metal damage in multiple places, it took just enough damage to total it for insurance purposes. To keep the car cheap I rebuilt myself replacing only what was necessary and skipping any professional paintwork. Both front and rear bumper covers and bumper braces were replaced (the damage seen to the front bumper is from an impact with a raccoon shortly after I rebuilt it). Numerous plastic covers, panels, and braces generally not visible were repaired or replaced. There is minor structural damage up front. The radiator is pushed back about an inch on the right side, and there is a broken bracket on the bottom right of the radiator fan assembly. From the overhead photo of the hood you can see the gap is wider between the right fender and hood, and the gap between the hood and bumper cover is uneven across. The predrilled mount holes in the front bumper cover had to be elongated or re-drilled so I could pull the bumper cover forward enough so the hood did not sit on top of it when closed. You will have to repeat that if you want to replace the beat up front bumper cover (about $300 for the part). Bumper cover is still clamped tight by the bolts, so it doesn’t shake or shift or feel otherwise loose. There is also a kink in the lower control arm on the right side. This is a major steering component, but it is a substantial piece of metal and still does the job just fine. I’ve put the car through its paces, with about 100 miles being on a racetrack cornering at its limits, and had no handling issues at all. The interior is clean and in appropriately good shape for any low mileage car. The only exception being a slightly bent steering wheel and slightly twisted steering column housing. Steering is precise and amazingly responsive as a good sports car should be. I just had the car aligned, and it tracks straight. No airbags were deployed in the accident. Most wheels have cosmetic damage, but color and design of the wheels hide it fairly well. Love the 15 spoke factory wheels. Really solid and dissipate heat well on the track. I’ll skip the volumes of photos from every conceivable angle, and concentrate on the ones that show damage and a few that show the whole car and engine compartment. You shouldn’t have any surprises. I recently replaced the rear bumper brace (you couldn’t find them used 3 years ago), and will include a photo that shows some of the damage hidden under the rear bumper cover.
The car remains solid between the wheels. Doors and trunk open and close without issue. No leaks, water or air. Despite the firm suspension, there are no squeaks, rattles, or annoying buzzing sounds. Everything works as it should. Most Scions come with the same options. Cruise control, air, cd, etc. All work fine. Fly in and drive this car anywhere. Headlights are better aligned then our Nissan Versa, and that’s never been wrecked. Tires and brake pads have been replaced since my last track day, and are near new. Just changed motor oil – Mobil 1 full synthetic 0-W20. Mechanically, the car has not been altered in anyway. These cars come out of the box amazingly well set up for track use. For 3 years and 17, 000 miles this car has performed flawlessly as a daily driver, and a few times on a track. I’ve had fun, but time to pass it on. Enjoy!
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