1985 Subaru XT for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Subaru XT 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 Subaru XT specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $17.36 | $18.29 |
1985 Subaru XT: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,472 | $3,658 |
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 Subaru XT
- 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.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V001000 | 1992-12-02 | suspension:rear | THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER. |
| 85V132000 | 1985-10-21 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control | EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE VARIATION MAY HAVE CREATED A GAP BETWEEN THE BUMPER BRACKET RAIL AND THE RIGHT FRONT FRAME OF THE REAR SIDE MEMBER. THIS COULD RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT SPOT WELDING ADHESION AT THIS LOCATION. UNDER REAR IMPACT CONDITIONS, BUMPER COULD BREAK LOOSE AND DAMAGE THE AIR VENT HOSE. THIS MAY CAUSE FUEL... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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 Subaru XT from us first.
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Buying the 1985 Subaru XT
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Subaru XT?
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 Subaru XT before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1985 Subaru XT 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 Subaru XT cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2914.00.
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.