1985 Mercury Capri for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Mercury Capri 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 Mercury Capri specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.9 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 276 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $18.29 | $20.31 | $21.39 | $21.39 |
1985 Mercury Capri: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,350 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,658 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 |
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 Mercury Capri
- NHTSA lists 2 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 electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V063000 | 1992-04-29 | seat belts:front:anchorage | THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING. |
| 85V068000 | 1985-05-21 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | BRAKE BOOSTER REAR SHELLS MAY HAVE REDUCED WALL THICKNESSES WHICH COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REPEATED BRAKE USE COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO CRACK AND THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY TO COME APART. SERVICE BRAKES CAPABILITY WOULD BE TOTALLY LOST WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Mercury Capri: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1985 Mercury Capri for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is what to know about the 1985 Mercury Capri before buying one.
What to check on the Capri
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
The numbers in plain words
The 2.3L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 4-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
It is rated 10.2 L/100 km combined: about 31 litres every 300 km. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $47.43 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Space and size
As a small car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. At 425 litres, the trunk fits a family's bags for a long weekend.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
A longer test drive
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the Capri for a week and see how it fits your life. A week with the Capri answers more than any brochure.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.81 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $158.10 at our price setting.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Within the 1985 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
Ready to ask?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 Mercury Capri from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Mercury Capri for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Mercury Capri
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Mercury Capri?
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 Mercury Capri 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 Mercury Capri have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 Mercury Capri cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3162.00.
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.