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Starlet GT
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Tue, 25 February 2003 11:26
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Hello,
Im looking at getting a Starlet GT, BUT have no idea!
1) Is it a good car?
2) Can they be serviced in Melbourne without costing an arm and a leg? 
3) Whats insurance like for over 25s?
4) Anything else?
Thanks in advance
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Location:
Brisbane, QLD
Registered:
February 2003
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Re: Starlet GT
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Tue, 25 February 2003 11:39
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Learn to service it yourself....its not hard
Unless you're lazy then thats ok 
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I supported Toymods
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Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Starlet GT
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Tue, 25 February 2003 12:00
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The starlet GT's are a damm nice car! I was nearly going to get one but i'm not a fan of FWD's! This is the only thing that put me off!
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Location:
Brisbane
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July 2002
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Re: Starlet GT
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Tue, 25 February 2003 12:31
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Amongst the 3 cars I like, this is one of them (the other 2 is the MX5 and the AE86 I drive). 
If you read HOT 4s, you will know that these cars have awesome potential.
Believe that their project Starlet was within top 5 fastest FWD in Australia at one point and was a killer in the corners in a couple of rallies.
Insurance wouldn't be so bad and parts such as suspension are interchangeable with the Aussie Starlets.
My only gripe is that they are FWD ... 
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Location:
Southern Sydney
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August 2002
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Location:
sunny coast, qld
Registered:
October 2002
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Re: Starlet GT
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Tue, 25 February 2003 22:38
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i like them but if you are looking for more power don't atmosphere the wastegate. I new a fella that did this, his car was very quick running about 20psi with everything stock except exhaust. He went through 3 engine rebuilds and 3 new gearboxes. word of warning!
service it yourself
insurance would be ok because you are over 25, still dearer than a 'normal' car though.
that is all
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February 2003
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: Starlet GT
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Thu, 27 February 2003 11:54
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That goes with all turbo engines
On at different note, I saw a Starlet GT at the local Drift King today! Damm it was sweet looking, it had clear/chrome rear lenes fitted and it made me feel like selling my TA22 and buying a Starlet to do up!
/me thinks about a 3S-GTE in a Starlet
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Location:
New Zealand
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May 2002
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Sydney
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May 2002
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Re: Starlet GT
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Sat, 01 March 2003 21:21
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I like the Ep82 starlets better!
here's was a good site but its down atm.
http://www.starletturbo.com/
heaps of pics!
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