Auto loans: 1985 Dodge Colt
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.0 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.0 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Dodge Colt 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1985 Dodge Colt specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.5L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.5 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.0 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.0 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 164.5 g/km | 184 g/km | 205 g/km | 230 g/km | 235 g/km | 251 g/km | 257 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $10.85 | $12.09 | $13.49 | $17.15 | $15.50 | $18.72 | $17.05 | $19.22 |
1985 Dodge Colt: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 1.6 L | 2.0 L | 1.6 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 31 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 34 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 41 | 36 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,000 | US$2,250 | US$2,500 | US$3,400 | US$2,850 | US$3,750 | US$3,125 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,170 | $2,418 | $2,698 | $3,430 | $3,100 | $3,744 | $3,410 | $3,844 |
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 Dodge Colt
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1985 Dodge Colt?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1985 Dodge Colt; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page helps you judge the 1985 Dodge Colt before you buy one anywhere.
A buyer's checks
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. 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.
Under the hood
Power comes from the 1.5L 4-cylinder, driving through a 4-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The combined figure, 7.0 L/100 km, means roughly 21 litres for 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $32.55 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,000 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Practical details
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The trunk holds 311 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Try the Colt on your commute, then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the Colt answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Narrowing it down
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.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Want a price?
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
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 Dodge Colt from us first.
Ask us about the 1985 Dodge Colt
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Dodge Colt for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Dodge Colt
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Dodge Colt?
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 Dodge Colt 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 Dodge Colt have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1985 Dodge Colt cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,000 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2170.00.
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.