1982 Mazda GLC for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 1982 Mazda GLC 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.
What to check when buying the 1982 Mazda GLC
- NHTSA lists 4 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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (1), seats (1) and visibility (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85V136000 | 1985-10-23 | vehicle speed control | FITTING OF THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND THE CONNECTING ROD MAY BE TIGHT CAUSING BINDING WHICH AFFECTS THE THROTTLE RETURN ACTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BINDING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL CONNECTING ROD COULD RESULT IN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| 85V108000 | 1985-09-04 | steering | IN CERTAIN HIGH SALT AREAS, THE IDLER ARM IS EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT WHICH CAUSES THE DUST SEAL TO DETERIORATE RESULTING IN IDLER ARM PIN CORROSION. THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO FREEZE AND BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BROKEN IDLER ARM PIN COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| 84V088000 | 1984-08-08 | exterior lighting:tail lights | REAR LAMPS DO NOT MEET THE MAXIMUM INTENSITY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". THE LAMPS PRODUCE TOO MUCH LIGHT. |
| 83V052000 | 1983-05-10 | seat belts:front:anchorage | ANCHORAGE BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REINSTALLED AFTER VEHICLE REPAIR. THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1982 Mazda GLC?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1982 Mazda GLC for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 1982 Mazda GLC, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the GLC
There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Living with the GLC
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Try before you buy
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the GLC first, and buy only if it fits your life. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Your move
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 1982 Mazda GLC from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1982 Mazda GLC for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1982 Mazda GLC
Does CarmaCars sell the 1982 Mazda GLC?
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 1982 Mazda GLC 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 1982 Mazda GLC have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
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.