Toyota Starlet (1996 - 1999) 1.3 GLS 5d Owner Review

1.3 GLS 5d
Toyota Starlet 1996-

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In their own words

Hard to find now with small miles, last made 23 years ago!1999!replaced with mk1 Yaris great wee car too! Got mine 2012 with 82 yr old giving up driving!! 13 yr old and genuine 1 owner and 10k on the clock!!!for 1400£! Big smiles driving this home!!! And still love it!! 10 yrs later under side washed Under wings, too!!! Never welded , no rust anywhere and body still in great order!! Has not failed an mot yet!!!, other Toyota I have is another classic !! Even older!!1994 carina e with only 62 k !! Back seats/ boot never used !!! Drives as it should !! Can’t go wrong with cars like these! Im in old vehicle club with these two!! My every day car is Toyota diesel avensis 2 ltr 30£ road tax and 48 mpg ! reg in 2013!! Only 41 k from new!!! Also have 3 door rav 4 2005 grey. Love them all !! None for sale !!! Lol

How reliable do you find the car?

It’s a car made in Japan enough said!!

Does the car do everything you expected it to do?

Easy to handle., easy to run, reliable transport, holds its value too !!! What’s not to like ? Wee auto , don’t even feel it changing gear!!!

  • How they rated it

  • Reliability: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Meets Expectations: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5.0
  • Alan mccarroll recommends this car

About their car

  • Fuel type Petrol
  • When purchased May 2012
  • Condition when bought Used
  • Current Mileage 51,000 miles
  • Average MPG 46 mpg