Toyota Starlet (96-99) - Review

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This was the model that ended the long line of Starlets with a wider range (including the sporty SR) than ever before. Despite the Hollywood inspired name, the Starlet does not really draw attention to itself. It can’t. The styling is so dull, the Starlet is easy to overlook. Style matters now even at the entry level end of the car market so this is a major flaw. On the plus side, it inherits Toyota's legendary reliability and with prices starting at £2500, it makes an efficient runabout. Replaced by the more charismatic Yaris.
3 out of 5

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Buying used

Not cheap, but you're buying longevity. The cheapest Yaris – which is a far more stylish and accomplished car – initially undercut the old base Starlet; CD and GLS are well equipped. There are three-door or five-door bodies, with the option of three-speed automatic transmission on some models

See 2 used Toyota Starlets for sale, starting at £1,295

4 out of 5

Selling

There's always a market for reliable superminis. At the right price, there will be no problems selling.