Exchanging 2 Starlet ep91s

[Casanova]

Hi,

This is my first post in this forum, but I do read the forum often for expert's ideas and gathered a lot about cars. Here is the situation.

My car is a

Toyota starlet ep91 1996 reflect f full option with Auto

I temporary got to use a starlet ep91 which belongs to one of my relations, which is 1997 full option 5 forward manual. Driving for about 2 weeks I absolutely fell in love with the car, runs like a whistle. Rather than that, it has some options like removable headrest seats, retractable mirrors, full length center console, and exterior and interior in good condition. I asked him if he likes to exchange the car with mine so he is asking my car and another 200000k. Do you guys think if this is a good deal? your feedback is appreciated. Thank you. 

[Crosswind]

  On 9/11/2018 at 11:42 AM, Casanova said:

Hi,

This is my first post in this forum, but I do read the forum often for expert's ideas and gathered a lot about cars. Here is the situation.

My car is a

Toyota starlet ep91 1996 reflect f full option with Auto

I temporary got to use a starlet ep91 which belongs to one of my relations, which is 1997 full option 5 forward manual. Driving for about 2 weeks I absolutely fell in love with the car, runs like a whistle. Rather than that, it has some options like removable headrest seats, retractable mirrors, full length center console, and exterior and interior in good condition. I asked him if he likes to exchange the car with mine so he is asking my car and another 200000k. Do you guys think if this is a good deal? your feedback is appreciated. Thank you. 

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Now how can we possibly answer this question without even looking at the two cars?

Generally, Auto-geared vehicles have better resale value than manual ones. That's how the Sri Lankan vehicle market functions. So I personally believe that your relative should be disowned. But obviously it all will depend on the condition of the two cars. If one was messed up and the other was pristine, then the difference in price is justified.

[Casanova]

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Edited March 28, 2019 by Casanova

[Casanova]

Thank you crosswind for your advice.

Posting after few months. So finally decided to buy the manual after giving up the auto, with a better deal after negotiating a lot, considering the condition of it. Here it is.

 So after using it for few months I've noticed that once the steering is turned to some extend it doesn't return back at all. It kind of stays like that if I'm not forcefully turning it to the center again. It returns quite okay for some extend but after that certain radius it doesn't return. I checked this issue with my regular mechanic and he also cannot find what is the issue. And the steering doesn't feel stiff up until turned to above radius, but very hard after that. Checked the alignment as well but no luck. My mechanic said the steering rack, and the power steering pump functions well. He says it can be an issue with the camber or caster adjustment, but can't find what is the exact issue. It is very annoying after a turn.

Anyone has any experience of a same kind of issue? Any starlet owners? Any starlet specialists where I get the car checked? Please do advice. Your expertise is greatly appreciated. Thank you.