To anyone who owns this car…. NEVER sell it!!! Mine would only start for me, with the right feel on the choke, and drove through any field I chose to avoid traffic. Sadly my rear suspension mounts rusted and I lost her 😭. I now drive a 300hp four wheel drive Seat Cupra station wagon and let me tell you, the Starlet is the only car I dream about.
@@anandamahidol9988 Can’t find one in the UK 😭. I’m getting rid of my car now I work from home so it would be great to have the little starlet for the weekends.
I got a JDM EP82 imported to the USA as a daily, its a 1993 model which is right before they detuned the 4EFE for emissions and it's a blast! 30 years old and starts right up in the -20 Fahrenheit winters we get. I wish it was a more popular car for people to import
i am 19 years old and my first car is a starlet ep81 1992 ,my dad bought it for me for 1000euro ,with 220.000km ,in the price are included new tires and a new battery ,for the next car i want to buy something more beatiful and rwd (i want to have a bit more fun),Iswore that i will never sell my starlet ,even my dad loves the starlet more than his hyundai elantra ,love your video
@@aristerosgiatros8742 έτσι αδερφέ ,το κάθε αμάξι με το δικό του μεράκι ,το δικό μου το προσέχω λες και είναι 20.000€αμαξι ,τώρα μαζεύω χρήμα για μετατροπή σε GT να γουστάρουμε λίγο 😂😂
Man I have been googling for videos like this as I have been driving my garage's loaners as they fix my porsche turbo. It is a great little car, direct, light and as you said, the gearbox is a joy. It's rusty, done 400k km and the mechanics have been using it as their shop bitch for years it looks like. I love it, I crave it.. Also I love that you, a fellow detailing and car guy, are maybe 20km away from me experiencing the same feelings for this underrated little gem.
Bro, get one while you can. The guy in dealership where i bought mine says they're all being sold into export (i snatched mine under the nose of a guy from Belgium hehe) so in a while you won't be able to buy them anymore. wegebelasting is 68 euro per kwartal which is laughable. I personally can't be happier with mine esp when i tidied it up. i wouldnt change it for my boss's Q7. P8 has more interior space and is more comfortable.
I've had mine for 9 years now and by far the thing I love the most is just how satisfying it is to start. Intake - Compression - Start. Every time, 1 turn of the crank shaft, every time. These things are just too reliable.
They are used for slalom-racing - on curvy roads in the Black Forest you beat everybody. Because it corneres fast and easyly and is very easy to drive. It only starts shoving over the front wheels and you can steer it with throttle. Easy to drive, fast, great on corners and reliable - what do you want more?
Great review, got pretty deep when comparing cars to friendships but I couldnt agree more. A couple of weeks ago I bought a beautiful white 97 Starlet with 114 k km in great shape and so far im loving it, driving it over 100 kmph starts to get me a little bit nervous tho haha.
I bought my starlet literally from an old lady in the village. It was 28 years old at the time and it ran but it didn't like it. I could feel it vibrate, I had to do some oil changes in the first month because it had been standing still for more than 10 years. It was outside so it's paint is worn and it has some rust spots. I currently have it 3 years and added another 50.000 km to it and it still runs. At first I had to nurse it and drive slow and break softly. But after a while it got used to driving again. Now my max speed in it is a 162 km/h (speedometer goes to 190). I have upgraded the sounds system for a modern one, upgraded the stock 8cm front speakers and added some sick ass rear 20cm speakers. I upgraded the seats to foldable race seats. Added sound panels and anti vibration panels. Replaced the steering wheel with a race wheel. Next up on the list are sway bars and coilovers which are currently ordered and getting made. I plan on putting in a turbo because kits are available and if it makes it to 40 years old (mines a 1992) then I will have a pro repaint it. If it isn't my daily driver anymore I will slap on bigger rims and a body kit to finish it but sadly I cannot do that for regular road use.
Well, 4 months after my first comment I find myself posting again, as both an update and correction of my old comment if you will. Because, I bought a 1995 Toyota Starlet with 1.3 engine some 3 days ago and frankly, couldn't be happier. I managed to get a gem with low mileage and good body work, and that's great. but I would add some things that are not mentioned in the review that surprised me: its very comfortable, in both suspension and in seats. in fact, seats feel even more comfortable over time, and on longer trips, than they seem when you first sit in them. back windows open at a tilt and this allows a very cool breeze through the car, so I for one didnt feel the need for an airco. sure, some 3-door cars have this feature, but i've never had one that did before, so im super happy with it. its also very maintenance friendly, for example you can remove hand break cover to wash it. overall feel is one of quality. they didnt joke around building this car. mechanics is simple. toyota starlet is a gem of a car. we often end up equating price of something with value of something. toyota starlet is one of those cars that you pay little for but which gives you a lot of value through reliability, ruggedness, low running cost, accessible mechanics. this is especially important for people who, like me at the moment, dont have that much money, so we dont have much buffer or wiggle space. in such situations, having something practical that you can rely on and that gives you a lot while asking very little is just an asset you need. i just finished cleaning it and washing and polishing it. over coming months and year i look forward to ironing out all the bugs and quirks this car has, and sitting on it and seeing it's price go up. as for it's value? it's value to me is already astronomical! So thanks for reading. And i guess i can say: buy a Starlet while they're still around and reasonably priced. they're being sold into export left and right, so get yours while you can. You might find it dearer than you think.
UPDATE: So, being an old car it had a few bugs, but the biggest was that it's engine seems to me to not preform up to the notch and to what others including Trails and Details and Seaside Garage mentioned; that it's a peppy little car. my starlet lacked power and accelerated so slowly that i considered it dangerous in traffic, esp highway where lack of power meant i couldn't get out of dangerous situations even tho i myself ride on the calm side. were talking about some 25 sec 0-100 when flooring it. So, I sent my Starlet to the mechanic to check why it's so slow and lacks power. I suspected either low compression or problems with fuel pump. anyways, just got it back a few days ago and it's a different car! Well, turns out the the timing belt (which was new when i bought it) was wrongly timed! two teeth off! It's a miracle that it still ran! But then again, it's a Toyota so kinda understandable. It's true what Seaside Garage said, most torque and power is indeed in low to id rev range, i'd say between 2 and some 4,5 thousand RPM. above this there's not much. but the power availability is constant in every gear and car accelerates pretty sweet. not a Ferrari by any means, but more than enough to keep up with the traffic. Anyways, it's a sweet little car! Now i like it even more!
DO IT! I bought one, also influenced by the review, and im super happy! I tell you, it's a car worth getting. Car for smart people if you will, gives you a lot for a little money.
I have a 1990 fwd Starlet, and idk man, there's something more confidence inspiring in a tight corner, in a 750kg car with fwd. Not saying more fun in fwd, but I imagine I'd definitely feel less nervous digging into corners. My car before this was a 215hp rwd, so I've some experience.
Echt top auto heb er ook een p9 dan ben zelf bijna twee meter maar pas er net aan in rijdt goed en dat schakelen is echt nog prima voor zo oud bakkie. Vorige eigenaar is er nog mee naar Italië mee geweest.
Heb een 1998 starlet die mijn vader heeft gekocht net voordat hij overleed, heb hem overgenomen van mijn moeder. staat nu pas bijna 100000 km op, enige wat vervangen moest worden waren de dempers voor de vering/aandrijfhoes na 26 jaar
Sadly I cannot find MK3 anywhere for sale (maybe we never got those in finland) starlet so I’ll buy MK4 But the closest match is EE90 corolla 3 door because it looks the same and it has the exact same motor and I’ve wrenched on my family’s EE90 it has almost same motor than the car on video (it is the carburetor variant) Replaced: -headgasket -timing belt -one pipe And I adjusted the carb and valves and did some basic maintenance and oh boy it ran like a dream, when only clutch is lifted the car goes moving without giving it some gas.
Ik heb zelfde irritante kleur rood naar dan P9 met automaat(heerlijk) met ongeloofelijke 31k op de klok. Origineel nap km, toen altijd dealer onderhoeden en van 1e eigenaar. Hij staat nu op bijna 70k km. 3 jaar geleden als 2e auto erbij gekocht voor woon werkverkeer maar mijn vrouw geeft hem niet meer weg. Eigenlijk wil ik veiligere auto voor mijn vrouw omdat zij erin rijdt met kids. Maar zij wilt absoluut geen andere auto. Ik krijg nog altijd complimenten en elke apk krijg ik wel iemand die vraagt of hij te koop is. Antwoord weet je al.
Het zijn inderdaad gewoon heerlijke auto's, jaren 90 is toen Japan echt superieur als het gaat om kwaliteit en betrouwbaarheid. Ik vond ze ook nog eens verdomd lekker en leuk rijden, en dat allemaal voor een prikkie :)
If you're ok with the few extra bucks it'll cost you 98 is the better option if you want to play it safe. Mine always ran on 95, but that fuel can cause serious damage to the fuel lines so if you love your Starlet just use 98 and save yourself some trouble in the future :)
Super leuk filmpje! Ik heb een P9 en rij er ondertussen al 4 jaar mee. Heerlijke wagen en juist de eenvoud maakt het zo’n leuke auto. Denk je dat de p8 beter is dan de p9? Ik ben benieuwd 😊
Das lastig, ik heb nog niet een in P9 gereden maar over het algemeen hoor ik dat die net even wat beter is. Meer koppel omdat het 16 kleppen heeft in plaats van 12, en ook iets rijker uitgerust :)
i still cant swallow that a car as small as starlet would need a 1.3 liter engine.... i know i KNOW, there are 1,0 l starlets out there, but the vast majority is 1,3 so its koet to try to find one thats 1,0. 1,3 l its just too big for this size of car, in my opinion. that engine goes well in a Corolla, but that's a full size sedan. so if i wanna spend the gas money on a 1,3 l engine, id always go for something bigger than the Starlet.
Yes, not just gas mileage, but I have the 1.3 and sometimes I wonder if it is too fast for the 'slow car fast' fun. A 1969 Mini Cooper might be better in that way. Yes I have driven actual sports cars before I know what actually fast feels like 😂
@@Sam-go3mb Haha so I'm not the only one! my 1.3i Starlet will do about 6,5l/100km on open freeway and country roads, which isnt super great mileage tbh. But, I actually think it's fine to be so peppy and fast, there is a logic to it; people with calm driving style will drive calmly and people who like faster will just do so, but when you need some extra power and get-go to get you out of dodgy situations in traffic then you have it. I have also noticed a trend that almost all of these older japnese econoboxes, all seem to be on the peppy side. and yes it feels fast because there's not a whole lot of car between you and the road - but i guess that's what it makes it fun!
My last car was 11l/100km premium gas I'm not too mad 😂 and yes, really, really fun car in manual. I'm tempted to do a power steering delete to make it extra hands on haha
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To anyone who owns this car…. NEVER sell it!!! Mine would only start for me, with the right feel on the choke, and drove through any field I chose to avoid traffic. Sadly my rear suspension mounts rusted and I lost her 😭. I now drive a 300hp four wheel drive Seat Cupra station wagon and let me tell you, the Starlet is the only car I dream about.
LOL I have exactly this. My r33 is a beautiful car and it was my childhood dream to own one, but damnit I miss that little red Starlet :)
Why dont you buy another starlet?
@@anandamahidol9988 Can’t find one in the UK 😭. I’m getting rid of my car now I work from home so it would be great to have the little starlet for the weekends.
I was actually thinking about selling my starlet 98 to get a new car. Now I feel like I might regret it later.😭
@@bradleybeckley3853 It’s a collectors item. I search weekly for one 😭
I got a JDM EP82 imported to the USA as a daily, its a 1993 model which is right before they detuned the 4EFE for emissions and it's a blast! 30 years old and starts right up in the -20 Fahrenheit winters we get. I wish it was a more popular car for people to import
i am 19 years old and my first car is a starlet ep81 1992 ,my dad bought it for me for 1000euro ,with 220.000km ,in the price are included new tires and a new battery ,for the next car i want to buy something more beatiful and rwd (i want to have a bit more fun),Iswore that i will never sell my starlet ,even my dad loves the starlet more than his hyundai elantra ,love your video
Never sell it dude, I guarantee these cars will sooner or later be appreciated for what they are. One of the most reliable econoboxes ever made :)
Starletaki einai aksia omws mazi me corsa
@@aristerosgiatros8742 έτσι αδερφέ ,το κάθε αμάξι με το δικό του μεράκι ,το δικό μου το προσέχω λες και είναι 20.000€αμαξι ,τώρα μαζεύω χρήμα για μετατροπή σε GT να γουστάρουμε λίγο 😂😂
και εγω ειχα ενα του 93 πρωτο αμαξι αλλα μετα χρειαστικα μεγαλυτερο αμαξι και το αλλαξα με Mazda
@@aristerosgiatros8742 ναι αυτα δεν σπαγανε ουτε χαλαγανε
Man I have been googling for videos like this as I have been driving my garage's loaners as they fix my porsche turbo. It is a great little car, direct, light and as you said, the gearbox is a joy. It's rusty, done 400k km and the mechanics have been using it as their shop bitch for years it looks like. I love it, I crave it..
Also I love that you, a fellow detailing and car guy, are maybe 20km away from me experiencing the same feelings for this underrated little gem.
Bro, get one while you can. The guy in dealership where i bought mine says they're all being sold into export (i snatched mine under the nose of a guy from Belgium hehe) so in a while you won't be able to buy them anymore.
wegebelasting is 68 euro per kwartal which is laughable.
I personally can't be happier with mine esp when i tidied it up. i wouldnt change it for my boss's Q7. P8 has more interior space and is more comfortable.
I've had mine for 9 years now and by far the thing I love the most is just how satisfying it is to start. Intake - Compression - Start. Every time, 1 turn of the crank shaft, every time. These things are just too reliable.
This video made me buy one lol, i'm now a proud owner of a 1994 1.3 12v starlet with only 84k kilometers on the clock :D
They are used for slalom-racing - on curvy roads in the Black Forest you beat everybody. Because it corneres fast and easyly and is very easy to drive. It only starts shoving over the front wheels and you can steer it with throttle. Easy to drive, fast, great on corners and reliable - what do you want more?
Great review, got pretty deep when comparing cars to friendships but I couldnt agree more. A couple of weeks ago I bought a beautiful white 97 Starlet with 114 k km in great shape and so far im loving it, driving it over 100 kmph starts to get me a little bit nervous tho haha.
I bought my starlet literally from an old lady in the village. It was 28 years old at the time and it ran but it didn't like it. I could feel it vibrate, I had to do some oil changes in the first month because it had been standing still for more than 10 years. It was outside so it's paint is worn and it has some rust spots. I currently have it 3 years and added another 50.000 km to it and it still runs. At first I had to nurse it and drive slow and break softly. But after a while it got used to driving again. Now my max speed in it is a 162 km/h (speedometer goes to 190). I have upgraded the sounds system for a modern one, upgraded the stock 8cm front speakers and added some sick ass rear 20cm speakers. I upgraded the seats to foldable race seats. Added sound panels and anti vibration panels. Replaced the steering wheel with a race wheel. Next up on the list are sway bars and coilovers which are currently ordered and getting made. I plan on putting in a turbo because kits are available and if it makes it to 40 years old (mines a 1992) then I will have a pro repaint it. If it isn't my daily driver anymore I will slap on bigger rims and a body kit to finish it but sadly I cannot do that for regular road use.
P8 1995 automatic here, absolutely love it!
Sinds 2 maanden heb ik ook een Starlet uit 1995 and I love it!
Well, 4 months after my first comment I find myself posting again, as both an update and correction of my old comment if you will. Because, I bought a 1995 Toyota Starlet with 1.3 engine some 3 days ago and frankly, couldn't be happier.
I managed to get a gem with low mileage and good body work, and that's great. but I would add some things that are not mentioned in the review that surprised me:
its very comfortable, in both suspension and in seats. in fact, seats feel even more comfortable over time, and on longer trips, than they seem when you first sit in them.
back windows open at a tilt and this allows a very cool breeze through the car, so I for one didnt feel the need for an airco. sure, some 3-door cars have this feature, but i've never had one that did before, so im super happy with it.
its also very maintenance friendly, for example you can remove hand break cover to wash it.
overall feel is one of quality. they didnt joke around building this car.
mechanics is simple.
toyota starlet is a gem of a car. we often end up equating price of something with value of something. toyota starlet is one of those cars that you pay little for but which gives you a lot of value through reliability, ruggedness, low running cost, accessible mechanics.
this is especially important for people who, like me at the moment, dont have that much money, so we dont have much buffer or wiggle space. in such situations, having something practical that you can rely on and that gives you a lot while asking very little is just an asset you need.
i just finished cleaning it and washing and polishing it. over coming months and year i look forward to ironing out all the bugs and quirks this car has, and sitting on it and seeing it's price go up. as for it's value? it's value to me is already astronomical!
So thanks for reading. And i guess i can say: buy a Starlet while they're still around and reasonably priced. they're being sold into export left and right, so get yours while you can. You might find it dearer than you think.
UPDATE:
So, being an old car it had a few bugs, but the biggest was that it's engine seems to me to not preform up to the notch and to what others including Trails and Details and Seaside Garage mentioned; that it's a peppy little car. my starlet lacked power and accelerated so slowly that i considered it dangerous in traffic, esp highway where lack of power meant i couldn't get out of dangerous situations even tho i myself ride on the calm side. were talking about some 25 sec 0-100 when flooring it. So, I sent my Starlet to the mechanic to check why it's so slow and lacks power. I suspected either low compression or problems with fuel pump. anyways, just got it back a few days ago and it's a different car! Well, turns out the the timing belt (which was new when i bought it) was wrongly timed! two teeth off! It's a miracle that it still ran! But then again, it's a Toyota so kinda understandable.
It's true what Seaside Garage said, most torque and power is indeed in low to id rev range, i'd say between 2 and some 4,5 thousand RPM. above this there's not much. but the power availability is constant in every gear and car accelerates pretty sweet. not a Ferrari by any means, but more than enough to keep up with the traffic.
Anyways, it's a sweet little car! Now i like it even more!
This Toyota is better than any modern BMW Audi and Mercedes
This review rules. So does the car. I guess. I want one now. Thank you!
DO IT! I bought one, also influenced by the review, and im super happy! I tell you, it's a car worth getting. Car for smart people if you will, gives you a lot for a little money.
We still have a lot of KP6* Starlets here in New Zealand. They are just as bulletproof but a lot more fun than these, being rear wheel drive
I have a 1990 fwd Starlet, and idk man, there's something more confidence inspiring in a tight corner, in a 750kg car with fwd. Not saying more fun in fwd, but I imagine I'd definitely feel less nervous digging into corners. My car before this was a 215hp rwd, so I've some experience.
Welke producten had je gebruikt om de lak terug te krijgen? Heb onlangs ook starlet gekocht!
Is it worth to buy 1991 starlet four door at around 3k USD? Thanks
I love this Video.....For one Reason, I have a 1995 Toyota Starlet Jeans Edition.....❤
Nice! Keep it for as long as you can :)
@@trailsdetails4061 Its my buddy and will always be with me,until my last breath ♥:)
Well, in Indonesia, the price of this Starlet EP80 series has already gone up.
Echt top auto heb er ook een p9 dan ben zelf bijna twee meter maar pas er net aan in rijdt goed en dat schakelen is echt nog prima voor zo oud bakkie. Vorige eigenaar is er nog mee naar Italië mee geweest.
Heb een 1998 starlet die mijn vader heeft gekocht net voordat hij overleed, heb hem overgenomen van mijn moeder. staat nu pas bijna 100000 km op, enige wat vervangen moest worden waren de dempers voor de vering/aandrijfhoes na 26 jaar
Yes. My Starlet EP70 is My Friend too
bravo
these tiny little japanese cars are the best
❤
Fully understand and agree
Sadly I cannot find MK3 anywhere for sale (maybe we never got those in finland) starlet so I’ll buy MK4
But the closest match is EE90 corolla 3 door because it looks the same and it has the exact same motor and I’ve wrenched on my family’s EE90 it has almost same motor than the car on video (it is the carburetor variant)
Replaced:
-headgasket
-timing belt
-one pipe
And I adjusted the carb and valves and did some basic maintenance and oh boy it ran like a dream, when only clutch is lifted the car goes moving without giving it some gas.
Also, mine head would turn all the way after I see any toyota starlet or older corolla.
Ik heb zelfde irritante kleur rood naar dan P9 met automaat(heerlijk) met ongeloofelijke 31k op de klok. Origineel nap km, toen altijd dealer onderhoeden en van 1e eigenaar. Hij staat nu op bijna 70k km.
3 jaar geleden als 2e auto erbij gekocht voor woon werkverkeer maar mijn vrouw geeft hem niet meer weg. Eigenlijk wil ik veiligere auto voor mijn vrouw omdat zij erin rijdt met kids. Maar zij wilt absoluut geen andere auto.
Ik krijg nog altijd complimenten en elke apk krijg ik wel iemand die vraagt of hij te koop is. Antwoord weet je al.
Het zijn inderdaad gewoon heerlijke auto's, jaren 90 is toen Japan echt superieur als het gaat om kwaliteit en betrouwbaarheid. Ik vond ze ook nog eens verdomd lekker en leuk rijden, en dat allemaal voor een prikkie :)
Hi, i got same but i dont know if it’s better to put 95 or 98 fuel can you help ?
If you're ok with the few extra bucks it'll cost you 98 is the better option if you want to play it safe. Mine always ran on 95, but that fuel can cause serious damage to the fuel lines so if you love your Starlet just use 98 and save yourself some trouble in the future :)
Okay thank’s 🙂
Super leuk filmpje! Ik heb een P9 en rij er ondertussen al 4 jaar mee. Heerlijke wagen en juist de eenvoud maakt het zo’n leuke auto. Denk je dat de p8 beter is dan de p9? Ik ben benieuwd 😊
Das lastig, ik heb nog niet een in P9 gereden maar over het algemeen hoor ik dat die net even wat beter is. Meer koppel omdat het 16 kleppen heeft in plaats van 12, en ook iets rijker uitgerust :)
i got a ep91 1996 love the car
Never sell it, theyér awesome!
@@trailsdetails4061 hopefully i wont but im a learner and want a faster car XD insurance was cheap so i got a starlet
@@Jupitaaar Keep the Starlet as your trusty daily driver, and save up some extra cash for a fun weekend warrior :)
@@trailsdetails4061 yeah hopefully I can that would be a dream
I love my P8 from 1990 too. I will never sell this little "Rennsemmel"... :)
Fab !
At the moment I am restoring one with an auto box and with ac
i still cant swallow that a car as small as starlet would need a 1.3 liter engine.... i know i KNOW, there are 1,0 l starlets out there, but the vast majority is 1,3 so its koet to try to find one thats 1,0. 1,3 l its just too big for this size of car, in my opinion. that engine goes well in a Corolla, but that's a full size sedan. so if i wanna spend the gas money on a 1,3 l engine, id always go for something bigger than the Starlet.
Yes, not just gas mileage, but I have the 1.3 and sometimes I wonder if it is too fast for the 'slow car fast' fun. A 1969 Mini Cooper might be better in that way. Yes I have driven actual sports cars before I know what actually fast feels like 😂
@@Sam-go3mb Haha so I'm not the only one! my 1.3i Starlet will do about 6,5l/100km on open freeway and country roads, which isnt super great mileage tbh.
But, I actually think it's fine to be so peppy and fast, there is a logic to it; people with calm driving style will drive calmly and people who like faster will just do so, but when you need some extra power and get-go to get you out of dodgy situations in traffic then you have it.
I have also noticed a trend that almost all of these older japnese econoboxes, all seem to be on the peppy side.
and yes it feels fast because there's not a whole lot of car between you and the road - but i guess that's what it makes it fun!
My last car was 11l/100km premium gas I'm not too mad 😂 and yes, really, really fun car in manual. I'm tempted to do a power steering delete to make it extra hands on haha
i have a starlet from 1996. (the p9) and it drive still good, but is red and that slowly lost the red color. engine is ok. i not sell it!!
Yeah the paint is weak on these things, almost every red starlet I see has faded paint
Innnnn thaaaa house...
Hamsterwheel?!?