1981 Toyota Starlet review from North America
"Inexpensive yet dependable transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The axles had to be replaced at about 250,000 miles.
The clutch has been replaced twice in 560,000 miles.
The driver's seat belt frayed at about 500,000 miles.
General comments?
This car has been extremely dependable.
This car has been extremely cost efficient.
This is a small, lightweight car, but it handles very well. It is actually a lot of fun to drive.
This car is very comfortable for short people, but probably not comfortable for tall people.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1980 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 560000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 6th December, 2002 |