Toyota Starlet 1.3 Sportif 3d (PAS) (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
It's a Toyota and I paid the same price as I would have had to have done for a much lesser make.
Costs
Needs to be run on Super unleaded - but gives very good mpg, especially in town due to good gearing ratios.
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On the road
Driving
Not bad overall. Best suited to town work. Vague steering lets the car down and takes some getting used to. Suspension a bit wallowy too.
Performance
Nippy. More so than most equivalent 1.3i cars you can buy. Plenty of pulling power and great gearing means you don't need to keep changing down.
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Living with it
Reliability
Always starts and gets me where I'm going. 8 years old and every electrical function works perfectly!
Image
Dull. Nobody takes any notice of it - which to me is a plus point.
Comfort
A good few rattles and noises and some engine drone, but this is to be expected as the car is 8 years old! Pointless trying to hold a conversation at over 50mph. Speakers are very poor too and can't be heard over 50mph either.
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Security and Service
Security
Adequate. Not high on a thieves wishlist.
Service
Helpful and friendly. Seem competent enough.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine was found to be 'Pinking' so needs to be run on super unleaded fuel.
Other
None.
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