1998 Toyota Starlet review from UK and Ireland
"Reliable, economic car with a real kick!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch burned out around 60k.
Alternator belt needed to be replaced around 74k.
Brake discs were looking a bit sorry by the time I sold the car.
General comments?
Fantastic first car, it's a small car with a small engine but it really shifts when you need it to. The 1.3 engine has that power that's really missing from a lot of economical small cars.
Absolutely reliable, the parts that needed replacing were only as per normal wear and tear.
Cheap to run, gets a good long way on a tank of petrol compared to most cars, and as a first time driver you'll save hundreds on insurance.
Unless you get one with upgrades the cabin is very sparse.
Mine came without power-steering, which is fine if you're moving but can be a pain when parking.
Cabin's not so great if you're tall, I'm 6'1" and my head touched the ceiling.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd September, 2008 |