The Yoda has been on the road now for a full year now, been to 2 SCCA Autocross events as a contender, buzzed around Houston at some speeds that would cause a cop to shake your hand for bravery and walk away amazed, along with causing a Porsche and S2000 driver to raise their eyebrows
I've put about 15,000 miles or so on it since selling the van and haven't had any major issues, which being a Toyota, isn't all that surprising. I have yet to do the timing belt and the engine is going through oil at a rate that is going to be requiring some attention sooner than later, i just have to get around to it. I may just find another engine, reseal that and swap the engines out so i can take my time on mine. But sometime in the next 4 days, i need to pull my fuel tank again as something has come loose and keeps finding it's way to the fuel pump inlet...not funny at 75mph while being tailgated
I really didn't plan on loving this car. I figured it would just be a little commuter econo box that got me from point to point in a non descript, easy to obey speed limit type of way. I mean, it's a 1.6L 4 banger. How much fun could it possibly be? Well, with a 5 speed manual, it's a lot of fun. 1st through 3rd gear (up to 90 mph) with WOT gives a surprisingly satisfying sensation, but once you go into 4th (1:1 ratio) pulling power is null and void. Handling is surprisingly sporty, but that could be because the car has no power steering. It very rarely struggles to put the power to the road and it's not difficult at all to heel-toe. The engine is definitely happiest at 75 mph and still averages 33 mpg.. Not bad for a 16 year old car
I think i will be hanging on to it and once i buy a new car (and i mean a NEW car) i'll be stripping this one down and making it a track rat
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