Recommendation?

[Neotan]

Hi,

 

With the family car settled, I wish to get something like a starlet for my own tinkering. I found the list available :

 

http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/listing.php?...oyota%20Starlet

 

Basically, I just need one which has good fundamentals (aircon, radiator, transmission) and I will do the rest.

 

Pluses+ minuses of a starlet ? Thanks

[Kyojin]

as i said in the other thread, look for a private seller. chances are they are better maintained, but don't hesitate to go to the dealers listed on SG carmart, just to have a feel and see what kinda condition you should expect, and how each Starlet will perform differently.

 

as a few bros here have pointed out, good fundamental = unharmed chassis. everything else can be changed.

 

we are having a meet up tonight (see other thread) - do join us if you are able to. i learnt a lot from the bros even just at one meeting!

 

pluses of starlet (YMMV):

- road tax

- handling

- power to weight ratio

- easy (and cheaper) access to parts (as compared to a Swift GTi or Charade Gtti or Civic)

- you get lots of support from the (unpretentious) bros here

- FC

 

minuses

- cabin noise (similar aged G7 Corolla or Lancer GLXi are not so noisy)

- age (wear and tear = maintenance cost + TLC)

- you will surely make a huge loss if your car is totaled in an accident (yes, even if it's not your fault)

 

 

the bottom line is you have to go see/test it out for yourself, we can't tell you how good a car is by some pix and sales blurps. instead, find one that you are interested in, arrange for a viewing and then ask here again. someone might know some history.

[Neotan]

Thanks.. unfortunately, the other half won the very spirited debate ( not as passionate as the 377A one)and my decision was pretty much squashed... wish you guys the best... maybe starlets could show their colors at the new motor track planned in Changi... Ciao

[Emperor]

If there is a track. S-Team is always ready.

 

[Swiftboi]

the track at changi will be ready around 2011 isn't it?

[Neotan]

"Apart from getting a taste of the Formula One race here, motor sports enthusiasts can also look forward to at least three international races based in Singapore by early 2011."

 

yep...

[Swiftboi]

there's a circuit at tuas (hmmm...not much interested) therefore oso another 1 at the end of east conrer (hmmm.... hopfully it's not like a daytona circuit)