1989 Dodge Colt for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
Rent a 1989 Dodge Colt for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
1989 Dodge Colt specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.7 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 184 g/km | 197 g/km | 216.5 g/km | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.09 | $13.02 | $14.26 | $17.85 | $15.81 | $16.59 | $18.29 | $19.22 |
1989 Dodge Colt: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.6 L | 1.8 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 793 L (28 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) | 1104 L (39 cu ft) | ||
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,250 | US$2,400 | US$2,650 | US$3,550 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,418 | $2,604 | $2,852 | $3,570 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,658 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1989 Dodge Colt
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (25), exterior lighting (3) and vehicle speed control (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1989 Dodge Colt
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1989 Dodge Colt for sale by us right now. For anyone shopping for the 1989 Dodge Colt, here are the facts that matter.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA has 33 owner complaints on file, mostly about seat belts, exterior lighting and vehicle speed control. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
The numbers in plain words
Its 1.5L 4-cylinder drives through a 4-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Fuel use is rated 7.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 23 litres. Driving 300 km costs roughly $36.27 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the Colt makes sense
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
How big it is
As a wagon, it has the length of a car with a bigger load space at the back. At 340 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
A week with the Colt answers more than any brochure. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Colt answers the big questions. Rent the Colt first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Ready when you are
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1989 Dodge Colt from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1989 Dodge Colt for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1989 Dodge Colt
Does CarmaCars sell the 1989 Dodge Colt?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1989 Dodge Colt before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1989 Dodge Colt have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1989 Dodge Colt cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,250 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2418.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.