Buying 1982 Gemini today for first car

yoyoyo · rice boy Joined: 04 Mar 2003 Posts: 17

This car's only owner has been an old lady. She bought it when she was 65 and is now 85. The car is a 1982 model. I don't know much about cars, but is $2700 a good price for it? It's done 70,000 clicks, which isn't bad, and is in mint condition. The interior is all nice and not a dent or scratch on the exterior. I think it'd be a pretty cool for my first and that way i can learn more about cars and shit. First mod will be a new sound system and paint job (it's a crappy brown colour). What do you think?

Frederick Stienheld · petrol head Joined: 05 Sep 2002 Posts: 2719

If its in mint condition then yeah its worth $2700, well thats my opinion. I bought mine for $2700 in excellent condition 4 years ago.

YellaTE · tinkerer Joined: 26 Feb 2003 Posts: 81

I looked at an '83 with no door trims, the pinstripe didn't run all the way down one side, had no coolant at all in the radiator, no rego etc etc and the dickhead wanted $3000. Go figure!! Smile

zzz · petrol head Joined: 16 Jan 2002 Posts: 1298

yes this is a great price if the k's are original
if not it's still a good buy if there's sweet f'';all rust
i would go for it

Andrew65 · tinkerer Joined: 23 Feb 2002 Posts: 303

Heres a fresh thought.
If the car is in mint condition , why not keep it stock and preserve the true Gemini.
There wont be many around before long.
Why is it that everybody that jumps in a gem wants to go nuts with the thing?
Just my $2 worth

Gene FJ20DET

"yes this is a great price if the k's are original"

lol, no the 85y/o lady got under the dash and wound it back Wink

lol
_________________

Klown · tinkerer Joined: 11 Aug 2002 Posts: 374

Because a stock gemini is boring as shit with the am radio in it and the rest such as the engines performance.

MR_GEMI

hahahaha i can just see that!!

aaahh funny shit!!
_________________

PinkBitz · petrol head Joined: 13 Apr 2002 Posts: 1594

oh yeah...... and a fully sick stereo setup can really be called a MODIFICATION!!!!!

Andrew65 · tinkerer Joined: 23 Feb 2002 Posts: 303

Thanks pinky
Yes put a system in it but otherwise keep it stock.
Engine performance is good enough to get you done for speeding and as this is a first car maybe a stocker is the best thing.
It will also hold a better resale value.
Pinky , check out my new car (this is why the gem not done yet)
http://www.netspace.net.au/~acousins/rex1.jpg
http://www.netspace.net.au/~acousins/rex2.jpg
http://www.netspace.net.au/~acousins/rex3.jpg

PinkBitz · petrol head Joined: 13 Apr 2002 Posts: 1594

poor ol gemmy!!!

Andrew65 · tinkerer Joined: 23 Feb 2002 Posts: 303

the novelty of the rex is wareing off now so the gem will be getting the attention she deserves

dunger · backyard mechanic Joined: 16 Oct 2002 Posts: 553

what does that rex do in 400 metre (time) i am buildin my gem to beat rex's

zzz · petrol head Joined: 16 Jan 2002 Posts: 1298

or it was her sons car and they are using the old old lady one owner lowkays all original trick it's the oldest trick in the car selling manual

workedTE · rice boy Joined: 19 Feb 2003 Posts: 29

How many chicks are ya gonna pick up in a stocko gemini?