Toyota Starlet 1.4 GT Turbo 16v Review

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Toyota Starlet 1.4 GT Turbo 16v
3.7 stars
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Guest's Review of Toyota Starlet 1.4 GT Turbo 16v

13th Oct 2008

Overall Rating

5 stars
  • Value for money
    5 stars
  • Length of ownership
    3.5years - 2months
  • Performance
    4 stars
  • Reliability
    5 stars
  • Year Manufactured
    1993 - 1994
  • Doors
    3door hatch - both
  • Practicality
    4.5 stars
Good Points

All round abilities
acceleration
comfort & driveabilty
handling (once upgraded).
power per pound.


Bad Points

Brakes aren't the greatest if taken on a track
err handling when standard
they don't make them anymore!


General Comments

I purchased a 93 squarelamp Toyota Starlet GT 3years ago with intention to track it but it was that good I decided to multi task and use it everyday... It had done 150k kilometres and the turbo seals decided to go (It was running higher boost with upgraded bits here and there) so it was going to give up sooner or later. I upgraded my turbo brakes coilovers etc and its amazing. Yeah it doesn't have the low down grunt of a big engine but once they hit boost they are really quick. The reliablity was that good that my wife sold her beloved Golf VR6 so she could get one too.
The welcoming forums dedicated to the starlets i.e Ukstarletclub - toyotagtturbo.com have all the information an owner will ever need if not the members are quick to react and help.
My wifes car was recorded on a damp day with a full boot and a full tank of fuel to do 0-60 in 7.2seconds which for a car 14years old ain't shy especially for a 1.3(1332cc). Mine is modified highly and is recorded at 5.6seconds.
We travel to cornwall twice a year on holiday with 2 adults a child and a medium size dog so they are a useable family car too.
We as a family couldn't say much more things about them you look after it and it will be a great car.

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