1985 Dodge W250 Pickup for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 19.6 to 23.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 19.6 to 23.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1985 Dodge W250 Pickup specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.2L 8-cylinder | 5.2L 8-cylinder | 5.9L 8-cylinder | 5.9L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 21.4 L/100 km | 23.5 L/100 km | 23.5 L/100 km | 29.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 18.1 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km |
| Combined | 19.6 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 21.4 L/100 km | 23.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 460 g/km | 502 g/km | 502 g/km | 552 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $30.38 | $33.17 | $33.17 | $36.43 |
1985 Dodge W250 Pickup: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.2 L | 5.2 L | 5.9 L | 5.9 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| MPG highway (US) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| MPG combined (US) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,600 | US$6,100 | US$6,100 | US$6,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $6,076 | $6,634 | $6,634 | $7,286 |
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 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about steering (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup for sale by us right now. This page puts the 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
The figures, translated
It uses the 5.2L 8-cylinder and all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. All-wheel drive sends power to all four wheels, which helps on snow and wet roads; good tires still matter most.
By the EPA's combined rating of 19.6 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 59 litres. At our price setting, it costs about $30.38 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$5,600 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who rents the W250 Pickup
It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
What to expect from the W250 Pickup
Being a pickup truck, it trades parking ease for a cargo bed.
Try before you buy
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Try the W250 Pickup on your commute, then decide. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$5,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Make a request
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup 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 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1985 Dodge W250 Pickup cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $6076.00.
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.