Brett
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Hey all, i've already looked on the net, but stats are hard to come by.
Can anyone tell me anything about them 
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TIMBO1
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have a word with mark lawton , think he has a mate thats got a minter .
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Ry_B
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They're ugly, 1.3 turbo engine (rapid) and Japanese, that's all I know mate 
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Brett
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is he called mark lawton on the board?
i cant find anywhere that can tell me about the turbo models 
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TIMBO1
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marklawton on the board mate
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Brett
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cheers
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Ry_B
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For the past years Toyota's smallest car in production, was demonstrating to all other motors' companies how a car should be! Simple, attractive, fast, reliable and all these in a compact hatchback design with a reasonable fuel consumption.
The Starlet has written in its CV many official Toyota participations to the world rally, along its "'bigger brother" Celica, with really competitive results.
I own a Toyota Starlet (EP91) Glanza V Turbo, made in June's 1999 (unfortunately last production). Since then it was replaced by Toyota with the same category Yaris (Vitz).
Unfortunately the GT Turbo versions of Starlet were never so popular in Europe, so the only way to get one was to buy an imported one from Japan.
The Glanza V hides under its hood a 1331cc DOHC, 4cyl, 4E-FTE engine, accompanied with CT9b turbo. This setup makes the 920Kg beauty output 133bhp, and accelerate from 0 to 100Km/h at the impressive time of 6.8 seconds. This pocket rocket is mechanically flawless like every Toyota.
Some features coming along with the Starlet – Glanzas V are electric windows, electric mirrors, ABS, climate control (optional), semi-bucket seats, 14" alloy wheels, dual mode turbo (0.65bar high/0.45bar low), the beautiful body kit which makes it scream that it is GT version, and much more.
I own my Glanza since the beginning of 2002, and so far I had not even the slightest problem. It has been my dream-car since 1999 and it still is.
Maybe its interiors are not that rich as many more modern cars of a higher class, but I'm sure that its gorgeous GT style, and performance will impress everybody.
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Brett
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hmmm...i fancy one
What you reckon?
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Ry_B
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Bit of a sleeper
Although I'd look at Pulsar GTI's? Think they're "rivals" as they are both the same size with small turbo charged engines
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TIMBO1
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thats gorgeous , what group insurance brett ?
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Brett
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dunno about insurance....dont know anything....was hoping you guys could tell me 
i'd hazard a guess at 14
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Brett
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...either way it's cheaper than my scooby i'll get a rebate 
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Ry_B
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Import only though aren't they?
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Brett
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quote:
Originally posted by Rcb
Import only though aren't they?
Jap yes, but i'd buy one already imported of course
Got my eye on a freshly imported one 
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TIMBO1
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group 13
maybe a useful link ....
http://www.findit.co.uk/cars/toyota/starlet.php
[Edited on 19-05-2006 by TIMBO1]
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Brett
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quote:
Originally posted by TIMBO1
http://www.findit.co.uk/cars/toyota/starlet.php
Love it. Great selection there
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Marc
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quote:
Originally posted by Rcb
Although I'd look at Pulsar GTI's? Think they're "rivals" as they are both the same size with small turbo charged engines
I wouldn't call them rivals at all!! A 2.0 isn't exactly a small engine.
[Edited on 20-05-2006 by Marc]
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ssj_kakarot
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na im sure they are really low insruance groups, i remeber reading the starlet gt was something like insurance group 7, it must be something low as i got a quote for around £700 from admiral, im 20 with 0ncb.
mabye the glanzaa is higher but i wouldnt assume by that much?
also the pulsar isnt exactly a rival lol its a 2.0 not a 1.3.
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ssj_kakarot
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Getting fed up of this question being asked every week so:
The GT/Glanza being an import is subject to a wide range of insurance figures. Insurance companies often give an "import only" premium which can be 100% more than an equivalent UK car if there was such a thing...
The insurance group they quote can be anything form 8 to 16 with the "import only" premium on top.
Some people are paying upwards of £ 2000 for Starlet Turbo insurance, third party, fire & theft - because they're usually younger drivers, in an imported car, thats quite fast...
Places to try are:
Elephant (you will have to phone though)
Tesco's (same as above)
Adrian Flux
Bell direct
Footman james
Keith Michaels
Simon (cheers Andrew)
[Edited on 20-05-2006 by ssj_kakarot]
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ssj_kakarot
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seems like it changes a lot depending on each insurance company...
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Got my Glanza so im very very happy now. Got my insurance with norwich union. They told me they class the Glanza as group 7. have to pay an extra 147 quid on top of my old premium and when i renew in february i will be 22 with 4 years nc hopefully, and it will be about 700.
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ajscorsa
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my m8 has a 190 odd bhp one, its quicker than alot of 200bhp+ cars due to it weighing nothing and his can handle like its on rails.
get one m8 u wont be dissapointed
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AK
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i'd have one for a laugh..
gash inside, size of a shoe box..... great fun
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L30 SCT
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i was going to get one but its hard to find them. you can get over 200bhp without doing that much to it.
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scoob
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1996, Manual 5 speed, Finished in unmarked black with 15" 5 spoke alloys colour coded black, fitted with the side skirts and standard body styling including rear roof mount wing.
All the usual spec of the Starlet, climate control, Air-con, electric windows, electric folding mirrors. steering wheel & seat adjustment, central locking, sports design upholstery.
This model benefits from stainless exhaust system, up rated suspension, with it been the grantour it comes with factory fitted adjustable boost control giving you the option to run on low or high boost. Excellent condition throughout.
£5389
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marklawton
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my mate has the eairler starlet, but there bascially the same car,
yeah, they are imports, there only a 1.3 but a turbo, think o-60 is about 6.5 seconds and are rapid, they surprise alot of people, very easy to tune as well
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