Toyota Starlet (1990 - 1996) 1.0 GL 3d (1993/K) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
loved its 'sporty' looks for only 1.0 engine.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
always impressed
Would you buy this car again and why?
Have bought Toyota's since
What are you likely to buy next?
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£8,995
When did you buy the car?
January 1993
Did you get a good deal and why?
No it was company car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was my first brand new company car (previous 1.0 GL Pop plus Fiesta) and my choice against 1.2 Lux+ Vauhall Nova, 1.1 Rover Metro or Ford Fiesta (again)!
What was the dealer like?
n/a
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
very nippy, slick gear change and hard driven as 19-21year old and company car! Went on 1000 mile round trip one weekend when on 90,000miles+ without fault!
What's it like to park?
dead easy
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
In 3 years and 90,000 miles it only ever blew bulbs or suspension shocks (carried weight)
What's most practical about your car?
Being a ship's agent it carried many things of size and weight with ease for its size!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
wanted the electric slide sunroof, but also like the standard RDS stereo that when cassette played only illumination applicable to this function showed.
