On the cheapest Toyotas, intermittent wipers are an option and, as the above RegularCarReviews video explains
at 30 seconds in, all of the tech needed to make intermittent wipers work is in the wiper stalk itself. The intermittent wiper stalks and the non-intermittent stalks are completely interchangeable. Why not give everyone intermittent wipers? Does Toyota just want to punish poor people?
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3.) No Bluetooth
Not having Bluetooth isn't a huge deal, all things considered. But think about this: the head units in the most basic cars are already set up for full Bluetooth integration, but it's electronically disabled unless you check the options box. This may not be cost-cutting so much as price gouging.
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JVC America
2.) Auto Windows For The Driver Only
Again, this might seem like a small annoyance, but there is no reason why auto windows should be for the driver only. The switches cost the same, and the programming costs the same for auto and non-auto windows.
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eBay
1.) Tiny Screens In Place Of Optional Touchscreens
New car interiors are designed to look good with big, iPad-sized touchscreens in the dash to control all the infotainment systems. These touchscreens are optional. What happens when you don't order them? You get a hilariously tiny bargain-bin screen surrounded by acres of hideous plastic.
If there was any way that car companies could say screw you for not checking the options box, this is it.
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