vava voom

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Am buying one for a little weekend fun, anyone had one before? what should i look out for?

Been told this one has been standing for about 6 months, anyone know what tends to mess up on these? what bhp are the standards one?....any information would be great

vava voom

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Oh yes its a l Reg with a DV and a ss exhaust system

jonc

Have a look at for info on the cars:
www.glanza.co.uk - Importation Specialists for the performance Toyota Starlet range

Pop over to this forum for more detailed info:
Toyota GT Turbo.com

Pumpkin

standard one is 133bhp.

The biggest mechanical problem is people do not check the oil, these engines have a tendency to burn a bit, they then run out - or the oil pickup in the sump gets clogged with oil sludge, leading to engine seizure. Sticking thermostat is another problem - from a cold start, temp gauge should read halfway within 5 miles of starting and should stay there.

The second biggest problem is their owners. Many belong to the "I want lots of power but I only want to spend 50p" brigade and wind up the boost without adequate fuelling, ignition or timing mods. For many owners its their first really quick car and haven't learnt mechanical sympathy yet.

They fit front mounted intercoolers which are far too big, and the stainless steel exhausts they often fit have a tendency to crack.

j_81

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Hi mate you still looking for one? have a mate that imported 4 of them, he kept one for himself sold 2 and has one left think its in white, drove them great cars to drive. if you want more specs pm me and ill give u his number!

j

vava voom

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Hi J, i think your mate will want a lot more than what i'm buying one for, pm me his price and number and location, thanks

seab

I havent long sold mine, the 4EF-TE lump is very very strong. all it needs is a filter and turbo back exhuast and you will have a nippy litle thing. Watch out for cam belt, and smoke (when tuned a bit the turbo seals, or valve seals are known to go) i ran mine on 1 bar boost never had a problem with it (as long as you get the cooling and fuelling right you can run 1 bar on stock internals, which should see you right for around 170-180bhp)

jameswrx

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Starlet GT's seem great from my experience.

Can't think of much that's gone wrong on the 2 my mrs has had.. possibly sticking rear calipers (as both have had this, although may have been bad luck) Engines seem cracking, feel tough and very reliable. They sound good too, you'd never know they were a little 1.3 when you hear one go up the road.

wrxcraig

when i 1st got my car i had a play with one, i was shocked of how quick they can be and handle like go-karts, it made me work hard and i hate getting a sweat on.