Used Scion FR-S for Sale nearSarasota, FL

Is the Scion FR-S a good car?

Yes — the Scion FR-S is a good car if you want a sporty, engaging coupe with strong owner appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its fun driving experience, sporty design, and solid handling, and they also value its affordability and daily-driver versatility. Expert impressions echo that character, highlighting the FR-S’s precise cornering, planted feel, and low-slung, aggressive styling.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a cramped cabin, limited practicality, and a desire for more power.

34.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Scion FR-S models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the FR-S highly for its driving enjoyment, sporty design, and reliable performance. Expert commentary also points to a car that feels well sorted on the road and rewarding to drive.

• Owners rate the Scion FR-S between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history carefully and choosing a well-kept example.

What should I look for when buying a used Scion FR-S?

Across all model years, at 48.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: A 6.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity and audio streaming, HD Radio, and a USB port.
• Fuel efficiency: The EPA expects the FR-S to return 25 mpg in combined driving with the manual gearbox and 28 mpg with the automatic transmission.

Which Scion FR-S trim should I buy?

The 2015 Scion FR-S offers these trims:

• FR-S: The standard FR-S brings 17-inch alloy wheels, power accessories, air conditioning, and a 6.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity, audio streaming, HD Radio, a USB port, and an 8-speaker sound system. It also suits buyers who want the core FR-S experience at the lowest entry point.
• Release Series 1.0: This special edition adds Yuzu Yellow paint, dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start, HID headlights, LED running lights, unique seat fabric, and Toyota Racing Development accessories including a body kit, quad-tip exhaust, lowering springs, and a unique TRD steering wheel and shift knob.

What Scion FR-S do most buyers choose?

The Scion FR-S years with the most listings are 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Those higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also usually make it easier to shop for the color, mileage, and equipment mix you want.

Is the Scion FR-S safe?

• 2015: 6/10

For the safest used buy, the 2015 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used Scion FR-S now?

Buy now if:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2014 model has the most listings. The Scion FR-S offers a fun, sporty character that makes it especially appealing if you want a car built around driving enjoyment.

If you're buying used today, the 2014 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2015 Scion FR-S compare to the 2015 Subaru BRZ?

Our experts score the 2015 Scion FR-S 6.5/10 and the 2015 Subaru BRZ 7.8/10. The FR-S gives you a lower starting price and a slightly larger pool of listings, while the BRZ brings a stronger expert score and a higher accident-free share. Both share the same engine and fuel-economy figures, so your choice comes down more to market availability and condition than to basic hardware.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.