1981 Toyota Starlet Reviews

Never had a mechanical problem. This was the last car I ever owned that had a hand-choke, and it never failed to start immediately, no matter what the weather.

It would cruise all day at 70 mph, which was about as fast as you could safely go on the highway without danger of incurring a speeding ticket.

Handling was excellent; it reminded me of driving a small sports coupe. You could park it anywhere, and it could literally do a u-turn in a city street.

With the back seats folded down, it could carry an incredible amount of stuff.

About the only thing I didn't like about the Starlet was the name, but then the Japanese always had odd ideas about what they ought to call their cars!

First of all the carburetor was worn at 180000 km.

Then the suspension system appears to be bad since 150000.

The flexible joint that links between the driving wheel and steering mechanism begin to be in a loose condition due to the wear in the joints it appears mostly on off-road driving.

I am really asking why the wire linking from the pedal to the clutch Pass through this long Path.

It is really a good car, very easy to drive and adopted to it.

Rarely when you needed to be fixed just once or so a year so it is reliable, but not on high speed man must not drive it more than 120 Km/Hr to feel safe.

The oil pump on this car went out at 250000 miles and took the engine with it. The motor was replaced with a Toyota factory unit (new long block).

At 505,000 miles the carburetor went at a local SCCA event (yes, the car is raced all the time, and has been for all its years). It now has a weber replacement which helped gas mileage and performance.

After 20 plus years and 500,000 miles, the interior was shot and had to be replaced.

I truly believe that this is the gretest car ever made. It has never let me down, and I have never in my life had more fun in an automobile.

I will keep this vehicle forever. I love it like a member of the family.

Water pump broken at 75,000 miles.

Loose radiator at 85,000 miles.

Vinyl seats completely damaged after about two years of ownership.

Excellent reliability.

Traveled on highway most of the actual miles on highway with no failures.

Still owned (used by my brother in law)

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.

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.

The leather seats have ripped on both the driver and passenger side.

The front struts have gone.

The rear defrost does not work.

This car is very reliable and is in very good condition, especially for how old it is.

It is OK on gas.

Best car I have ever owned.

I purchased the Starlet for 750$ Canadian.