1988 Eagle Premier for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 7 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 7
For sale
We do not have a 1988 Eagle Premier 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.
1988 Eagle Premier specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 251 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.19 | $16.59 | $19.22 |
1988 Eagle Premier: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 19 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 28 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) | 481 L (17 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,318 | $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 1988 Eagle Premier
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (27), service brakes (22) and power train (16). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V005000 | 1998-01-12 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, OR WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE... |
| 95V213000 | 1995-11-07 | seat belts:front:anchorage | THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
| 94V006000 | 1994-01-11 | visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core | THE END CAP CONNECTING THE HEAT EXCHANGER'S CORE TO THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM COULD RUPTURE AND ALLOW HOT COOLANT TO ESCAPE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. |
| 90V205000 | 1990-12-17 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE HOSE FLEXING RESULTING IN PREMATURE FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE OUTER HOSE COVER. |
| 88V128000 | 1988-08-01 | power train:automatic transmission | AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS EXPERIENCED ENDURANCE FAILURES OF PARK MECHANISM COMPONENTS DURING SEVERE TESTING. |
| 88V087000 | 1988-05-31 | visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:heater core | COOLING SYSTEM PRESSURES DURING OVERHEATED ENGINE OPERATION MAY EXCEED THE STRENGTH CAPABILITY OF CERTAIN COMPONENTS DUE TO INADEQUATE VENTING CAPACITY OF THE SYSTEM PRESSURE CAP. |
| 88V002000 | 1988-01-12 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder | MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN MISASSEMBLED CAUSING A BLOCKED HYDRAULIC FLUID OUTLET PORT AND RESTRICTED FLUID FLOW. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1988 Eagle Premier for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1988 Eagle Premier for sale by us right now. This page sets out the 1988 Eagle Premier for buyers, in plain words.
Recalls and complaints
Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility, service brakes and power train; have those parts checked. 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. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
The powertrain here is the 2.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 5-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.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 29 litres, from its 9.8 L/100 km rating. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $15.19. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Space, size and seats
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The EPA lists 481 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
Good uses for the Premier
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Premier first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent the Premier for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.19 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 1988 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Let us know
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 1988 Eagle Premier from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1988 Eagle Premier for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1988 Eagle Premier
Does CarmaCars sell the 1988 Eagle Premier?
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 1988 Eagle Premier 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 1988 Eagle Premier have recalls?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1988 Eagle Premier cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3038.00.
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.