1985 Nissan Maxima for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 12.4 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.0L 6-cylinder | 3.0L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 291 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $19.22 | $21.39 |
1985 Nissan Maxima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 19 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 23 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 396 L (14 cu ft) | 878 L (31 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,844 | $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 Nissan Maxima
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign 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 fuel system (36), engine and engine cooling (13) and electrical system (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86V096000 | 1986-07-16 | visibility:windshield | THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS OF ADHESIVE IN THE CONTACT AREA BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE BODY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS LACK OF ADHESIVE MAY CAUSE THE WINDSHIELD TO DISMOUNT IN AN ACCIDENT, THUS FAILING TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 212, WINDSHIELD MOUNTING AND WHICH MAY ALLOW THE... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Nissan Maxima for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1985 Nissan Maxima for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Before buying the 1985 Nissan Maxima, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 54 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system, engine and engine cooling and electrical system; have those parts checked. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
It is powered by the 3.0L 6-cylinder, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 12.4 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 37 litres. Every 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Maxima
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 396 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Good uses for the Maxima
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Try before you buy
Rent the Maxima for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If the Maxima is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Try the Maxima on your commute, then decide.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $19.22 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $192.20 at our price setting.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
Make a request
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 Nissan Maxima from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Nissan Maxima for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Nissan Maxima
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Nissan Maxima?
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 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 Nissan Maxima cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3844.00.
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.