Also, the window rails could use some new grease and the driver side door lock needs adjusted. There were some NOS lenses on eBay the other day so that might be the route to take if a suitable replacement can’t be found. The dome light needs to be replaced, or at least resoldered because there is a bad connection. After driving the car everyday for a few weeks, I was able to discover the little things that need attention. The windshield washer doesn’t spray because the fluid tank has a leak, but some epoxy could probably fix that. The heater also works good when its cold and the rear wiper and defrost are a nice touch for this class of car. Luckily, the fan on this thing is more powerful than any I have ever seen so it really helps when sitting at stoplights and once underway, the side vents blow in even more fresh air. There is no air conditioning, so things can get steamy inside on hot days. There is that scuff on the passenger side of the dash and the deteriorated front seats, but all the gauges and controls work as they should. The interior of our car is in decent shape. That diving board for a bumper seems excessive, but concerns about the exterior drift away once you are behind the wheel. Too bad the looks are less than sexy though. We love the combination of efficiency and functionality that a car like this provides. Interior room is generous for such a small car and the fold down rear seat makes it possible to haul large items. The five-speed manual transmission keeps things interesting too. A small footprint and low weight probably contributes to that, but our little Toyota even throws rear wheel drive into the mix. Superminis are always efficient, functional, and usually fun to drive. Small hatchbacks like the Ford Fiesta and the VW Polo take the idea that Austin started and make it even better. I could be wrong, but I think the name originated when manufactures started to improve on the original Mini concept. That could because we don’t have many running around or maybe because we prefer to use a less flattering title for them. Supermini is not a term we use very often to describe a class of car here in the United States. We are just going to let it go and see what the market thinks it’s worth. ![]() Take a look at our auction listing here on eBay where we have started the bidding at $200 with no reserve. We will miss it, as it has been proven reliable and actually entertaining to drive. Since our recent acquisition of the Miata, our little Toyota doesn’t get much action so we feel it would be better to get it into hands of someone who will use it rather than let it sit in the driveway. Well, it’s time to say goodbye to our trusty parts runner.
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