I have recently bought a glanza running nearly 240bhp and the power is insane compared to my civic ef9 SiR. Its a different type of fish they are reliable if looked after. The honda engines are bullet proof though. And the handling of the starlets isnt as good as the civics in my opinion but youd have to own an ef9 to understand lol. The bits are expensive for the toyotas but still we keep spending lol they are fun sound nice and are quick!! Plus these little cars are so easy to work on these 2 cars are always in battles and have had many of arguments of which are the best. I really coulnt choose between the 2 as ive owned both and love both type of car. It all depends what your wanting from a car. Have a drive in one before you make a decision if you know anyone that will let you have a go ;) good luck anyways