Auto loans: 1989 Dodge Lancer
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. 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
- 9.4 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1989 Dodge Lancer 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.
1989 Dodge Lancer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.19 | $15.81 | $16.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 | $21.70 |
1989 Dodge Lancer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) | 510 L (18 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $3,920 | $4,340 |
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 1989 Dodge Lancer
- 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 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system (1) and seats (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V237000 | 1989-12-27 | engine and engine cooling:engine | THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1989 Dodge Lancer?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1989 Dodge Lancer for sale by us right now. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before buying the 1989 Dodge Lancer, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file, mostly about fuel system and seats. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the specs mean
The 2.2L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Expect about 28 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.4 L/100 km combined rating. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $43.71 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. With 510 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Try before you buy
Try the Lancer on your commute, then decide. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. If the Lancer is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Money matters
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Choosing the right one
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Still deciding?
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 1989 Dodge Lancer from us first.
Ask us about the 1989 Dodge Lancer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1989 Dodge Lancer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1989 Dodge Lancer
Does CarmaCars sell the 1989 Dodge Lancer?
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 1989 Dodge Lancer 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 1989 Dodge Lancer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1989 Dodge Lancer 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.