Toyota Starlet (1996 - 1999) Owner Reviews
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- Bought: Used in June 2021
By far the best used car i've purchased, it wears its milage well and has needed very little to keep...
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- Bought: Used in May 2012
Hard to find now with small miles, last made 23 years ago!1999!replaced with mk1 Yaris great wee car too!...
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- Year/plate: 1998/S
- Bought: Used in January 2016
I love my starlet! I have a modded version so the power steering has been ripped out but it's so...
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- Year/plate: 1998/R
- Bought: Used in April 2016
I bought the car cause it's a fantastic first time learning car. Overall it can have some updating features for...
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- Year/plate: 1998/R
- Bought: Used in March 2016
Great little car, reliable and drives well. Has a powerful engine for its age. The starlet looks even better if...
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- Year/plate: 1997/R
- Bought: Used in August 1998
The ability to fold down the back seats and get practically anything through the hatchback. an...
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- Year/plate: 1996/N
- Bought: Used in October 2010
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- Year/plate: 1999/S
- Bought: Used in September 2008
Five doors...
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- Year/plate: 1996/P
- Bought: Used in February 2007
Small, nippy, reasonable mpg.
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- Year/plate: 1996/P
- Bought: Used in October 2004
Nippy on motorways (Holds speed well) and has a generous boot space with the back seats down in my...
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