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Used Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S from 2013 to 2020: what each year typically sells for (about $14,500 to $25,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2014–2020. Look harder at or skip 2013.
2013–2020 Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S
A light, rear-drive sports coupe with precise steering and plenty of fun at legal speeds.
Years to target: 2014–2020. Look harder at or skip: 2013. It has a strong reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,500* | Look harder | Not rated | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $15,500* | Target | Not rated | ~100,000 |
| 2015 | $16,500 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $18,000 | Target | Not rated | ~85,000 |
| 2017 | $19,500 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $21,000 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $23,000 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $25,000* | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2013: owner complaints spike (179, mostly the engine).
- The engine feels weak in the midrange, the back seat is tiny, and many have been modified or tracked, so inspect carefully.
- Budget for higher running costs: summer performance tires cost about $700 to $1,200 a set and wear quickly, and brakes cost more than on a regular car.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for the 86 GT or a well-kept FR-S: the GT adds heated seats, push-button start and a larger touchscreen. 2017 and newer manuals gained a little extra power.
On the test drive
Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Lexus RC 2015–2016 · $19,000–$21,000
- Mazda MX-5 Miata 2016–2019 · $18,500–$21,500
- Subaru BRZ 2016–2019 · $17,000–$20,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.