82 it was basically a Chevy (Camaro) with slight Pontiac body differences
& Pontiac badges anyway, corporate GM/Chevy stuff
resale isn't that high to begin with, even in good condition
not some car sitting for ever, with a leaky converted/aftermarket top
you can get a nice/clean, running & good driving, Gen 3
'real' Trans Am for $5k-$10k or less, even a GTA or Formula sometimes
especially in that era 82-87 (even thru 92 with a 5.7ltr LT1 & manual)
(
I've seen good drivable, well maintained, not rusty or even leaky cars
for less than $5k even, I knew a guy who sold a 92 Firehawk/Trans Am SLP
for less than $10K, needed some interior work & tires)
Yeah it may not be a converted/convertible (flexy flyer), but still, not a
305cid "Chevy" base model Firebird
pre 81 are worth a shitload more, '
almost' no matter the condition
especially 'real' Trans Am's & Formula's
Especially 'the pure' Pontiac version, not the corporate/Olds/GM drivetrains
if it's a LG4 V8 8.6:1 v8 145hp Firebird
Manual Trans not available in 82 "allegedly"
only with the LC1 V6 or LQ9 L4, both were 3.42:1 gear ratio
the 83 LU4 8.6:1 (150hp), LU5 9.5:1 (175hp) or L69 9.5:1 (190hp) V8's
had a manual std. eqip.
IIRC with a v8 std. was 3.23:1 rear or a G92 option 3.73:1 gear