Car financing: 1985 Buick Regal
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 8 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
- 10.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 8
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 4.3L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder turbo | 4.3L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 275 g/km | 301 g/km | 291 g/km | 299 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $17.36 | $19.22 | $19.84 | $22.93 | $20.31 |
1985 Buick Regal: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.3 L | 5.7 L | 4.3 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L | 4.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,150 | US$4,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,625 | US$4,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $3,968 | $4,586 | $4,062 |
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 Buick Regal
- NHTSA lists 8 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 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (3), service brakes (3) and vehicle speed control (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88V014000 | 1988-01-08 | exterior lighting:headlights:switch | UNDER EXTENDED HEADLAMP USAGE, CIRCUITRY IN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH PANEL MIGHT EXPERIENCE INCREASED RESISTANCE AND EXCESSIVE HEAT BUILDUP. |
| 87V124000 | 1987-08-10 | structure | SMALL CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE BODY PILLAR AROUND THE DOOR STRIKER BOLT HOLE. |
| 86V030000 | 1986-02-21 | vehicle speed control:springs | THE THROTTLE RETURN SPRING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE CLOSED (IDLE) POSITION WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ENGINE SPEED MAY NOT DECREASE AND LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| 85V114000 | 1985-09-19 | equipment:other:labels | THE CERTIFICATION LABEL LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT DOOR DID NOT INCLUDE A REQUIRED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION STATEMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL REGULATION 567. |
| 85V049000 | 1985-04-29 | structure:body:bumpers | THE REAR BUMPER MAY FRACTURE DURING A REAR END COLLISION, PUNCTURE THE FUEL TANK, AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A FUEL LEAK CREATES THE POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE WHICH COULD RESULT IN BURN INJURIES TO PERSONS IN OR NEAR THE CAR. |
| 85V047000 | 1985-04-26 | visibility:windshield | A LOSS OF BONDING ADHESION BETWEEN THE PAINT AND THE WINDSHIELD OPENING AREA COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE DURING A 30 MILE PER HOUR FRONTAL BARRIER TEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212, WINDSHIELD RETENTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WINDSHIELD SEPARATION DURING AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT IN AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING... |
| 84V154000 | 1984-11-27 | seat belts:front:retractor | THE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WHICH MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY DURING A COLLISION. |
| 84V124000 | 1984-10-10 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | THE TIE RODS ARE PART OF THE STEERING LINKAGE AND TRANSMIT TURNING MOVEMENTS TO THE WHEELS. THE BOLTS THAT FASTEN THE TIE RODS TO THEIR ADJUSTERS MAY NOT BE TIGHT ENOUGH. THIS COULD ALLOW THE TIE ROD TO LOOSEN AND DETACH ITSELF FROM THE ADJUSTER. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Buick Regal: before you buy
No 1985 Buick Regal is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car 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. Here is what to know about the 1985 Buick Regal before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, service brakes and vehicle speed control. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
What the figures tell you
Power: the 4.3L 6-cylinder; drive: rear-wheel drive. It runs on diesel, sold at most highway stations. 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. Expect about $15.81 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$4,150 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Room inside
Being a mid-size car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. In plain terms, its 453 litres of luggage space hold a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who it is for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$4,150 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.
Choosing the right one
Within the 1985 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Still deciding?
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 Buick Regal from us first.
Ask us about the 1985 Buick Regal
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Buick Regal for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Buick Regal
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Buick Regal?
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 Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal have recalls?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 Buick Regal cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,150 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.