Toyota Starlet 1.3 CD 3d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid £5200 australian for it which is reasonable, because it was either a toss up between a starlet or a holden barina (Opel Corsa)
Costs
This car isn't very common and can be a hassle buying service items from a typical auto shop, so some parts need to be bought genuine. tThough most costs are reasonable
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On the road
Driving
Engine needs to be worked hard at times, but its a city car basically. A fair bit of body roll and doesn't absorb bumps well. Tiring to drive on freeways due to a lot of noise intruding into the cabin
Performance
Just basically a city car with a gearbox that's very easy to use
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Living with it
Reliability
So far hasn't let me down
Image
Mine is the base model Starlet life without the colour coded bumpers and partial wheel trims
Comfort
Front seats are a little narrow and hard
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Security and Service
Security
Who wants to steel this car and there isn't much of a theft rate in Australia
Service
Have only had it serviced once so far from a dearler and they seemed ok, but felt they could have been better and more courteous to call me to let me know what else needs doing to give them the go ahead
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Just needs a few things done to it to make it perform to full potential, and i currently have a mouse live around the engine bay
Other
Can't comment just yet
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes