I have worked on a few of the 82's to say GM did not have all the bugs worked out of the TBI would be an understatement. I think everyone at the dealership was glad when those things where out of warranty. They where almost as bad as those 1.8 Cavaliers. I am not saying not to buy the 82. I am saying the chances its a easy fix are slim. And finding someone that knows their way around that injection system will be tuff. Also when car sits for six years you should plan on rebuilding or replacing entire brake system.

 

I am not sure what MPG's she gets since it is not a daily driver and I never figured it up. If I had to guess I would say somewhere around 8 or 10, can't be better than that with the three speed. If I remember right, going down the highway at 60 the rpm's are at 3500 or so.

I will try and get some more information on it if you are interested.

 

sorry I wasnt tring to imply he would be speeding around. I have a 16 YO and am scared to death he might wrap his self arond a tree , but to me a 350 aint all that big these days. my 04 intrepid has more ponies then a stock 350. and its a 6 banger. kids today like things that look and sound cool, and a stock carb just dont fit that bill.heck he may love the look of the 84 just cause of the aircraft styling of the instruments. with a 4 banger. My sons first car WILL be a four banger, cause he sees me at the track alot and just wants to go fast and is always wanting me to showoff to his friends and do burn outs.