1985 Jeep CJ for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.5 to 15.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.5 to 15.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Jeep CJ 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 Jeep CJ specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 4.2L 6-cylinder | 4.2L 6-cylinder | 4.2L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 14.3 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.5 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 316 g/km | 316 g/km | 325 g/km | 345 g/km | 356.5 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $20.93 | $20.93 | $21.39 | $22.79 | $23.56 |
1985 Jeep CJ: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 4.2 L | 4.2 L | 4.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,825 | US$3,825 | US$3,950 | US$4,200 | US$4,325 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,186 | $4,186 | $4,278 | $4,558 | $4,712 |
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 Jeep CJ
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (3), power train (2) and seat belts (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 Jeep CJ?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1985 Jeep CJ for sale by us right now. Thinking about the 1985 Jeep CJ? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the CJ
Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling, power train and seat belts; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
Specs, explained
It is powered by the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
At 13.5 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 41 litres of fuel. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $20.93 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,825 a year for 15,000 miles.
Inside and out
As a van, it puts space for people and luggage first.
Who the CJ suits
It suits groups, airport runs with luggage and family trips. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Try before you buy
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the CJ for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Try the CJ on your commute, then decide.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,825 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $209.30 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Year and trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. 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.
Ready when you are
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 Jeep CJ from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Jeep CJ for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Jeep CJ
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Jeep CJ?
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 Jeep CJ 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 Jeep CJ have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1985 Jeep CJ cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,825 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4186.00.
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.