Considering an 80-82. Help please
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 3,304
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From: Avon, Indiana
All things equal, I'd buy the '80 because without the computer it is a little less complex. With that said, look at cars from any of these years, then buy the nicest one you can afford.Not that big of a difference.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 5,000
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
82 Pros
CPU controlled EFI
700R4 tranny gearing
Large HD U-joints
Best seats
23+ MPG higway cruising
82 Cons
CFI issues if any could be difficult to solve -some mechanical complexity of TBs
Aluminum rear = less strength than earlier iron models
700R4 is weak
IMHO Pros outweight the Cons -but im biased I guess.
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CPU controlled EFI
700R4 tranny gearing
Large HD U-joints
Best seats
23+ MPG higway cruising
82 Cons
CFI issues if any could be difficult to solve -some mechanical complexity of TBs
Aluminum rear = less strength than earlier iron models
700R4 is weak
IMHO Pros outweight the Cons -but im biased I guess.
B...
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 224
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From: Boston Massachusetts
80-82
Hi,
Just to clarify, most CE specific items are available aftermarket. The decal kits, interior components and wheel center caps are readily available (not cheap). The hardest parts to find are anything to do with the opening rear hatch. As far as I know, nothing is being reproduced for that. I think the horn button is also difficult to find.
Good luck with your search,
Tom
Just to clarify, most CE specific items are available aftermarket. The decal kits, interior components and wheel center caps are readily available (not cheap). The hardest parts to find are anything to do with the opening rear hatch. As far as I know, nothing is being reproduced for that. I think the horn button is also difficult to find.
Good luck with your search,
Tom
