1982 Holden Gemini TF SL/X 1.8L diesel

Summary:

Slow and loud, but cheaper than a 3 cylinder

Faults:

The differential had a bit of noise, but I got another from the wreckers for $100 and it's running good now.

General Comments:

It's not a speed machine, but it gets me from A to B without any problems.

The cheapest car to run.

What can I say, it just won't stop going and costs nothing, can't ask for more.

The trim is a bit out dated, but can be fixed quite easily with a bit of work.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th March, 2002

1982 Holden Gemini TF 1.6 dual throat carby

Summary:

Very quick

Faults:

Was auto, but had a very bad gear kick down so I changed it to a manual.

General Comments:

This car goes hammers.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th February, 2001

13th May 2001, 06:55

Too big off jet on the carbie.

1982 Holden Gemini TF 1.6

Summary:

Cheap, reliable and fast

Faults:

Broken linkage in the gearbox.

Head gasket.

Alternator.

Regulator.

A little rust and water leaks.

General Comments:

Great little car, just needs more power (eg 80 kilowatts) and better rust protection.

Gets the job done.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th August, 2000

7th Apr 2001, 05:31

We have just recently bought a white TF SL Gemini for $1500, little rust, 3 months rego, and I couldn't agree with you more. Great reliable little car, although has crap box power. Tons of mileage, done at least 10, two and half hour trips within the last 3 months.

16th Apr 2001, 04:57

I recently bought an 82 Gemini, which currently has a blown head gasket. I'm going to fully rebuild the motor and was wondering if blown head gaskets are a common problem. The car was only owned by old people and never driven hard.

Any main reasons for blowing head gaskets?

In reply to 16th Apr 2001, 04:57

13th Jul 2013, 03:18

When people didn't look after the cooling systems, the head gaskets would go, along with welch plugs etc.

The head gasket is an easy job; can do it in the back yard in an hour.

1982 Holden Gemini TF SLX 1.8

Summary:

An economical car with potential for style

Faults:

Minor rust in the doors.

Rattle in the driving gear.

General Comments:

Good first car with a lot of potential if you were to supe up the engine. Could beat any car in a drag minus the V8 field.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th August, 2000

11th May 2005, 06:35

My TE gemini has a 2 liter turbo in it and it flys great car to do up and I beat lots of v8.