Car financing: Chevrolet Spectrum

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 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.

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Chevrolet Spectrum in the studio, a representative image
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For sale

We do not have a Chevrolet Spectrum 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.

Every Chevrolet Spectrum year

Chevrolet Spectrum model years
YearCombined usePowertrainsCanadian trims
19887.1 to 8.7 L/100 km3 (regular gas)
19877.1 to 8.7 L/100 km3 (regular gas)
19866.9 to 8.1 L/100 km2 (regular gas)
19856.7 to 7.8 L/100 km2 (regular gas)

Recalls and complaints by year

Chevrolet Spectrum NHTSA recalls and complaints by model year
YearRecall campaignsComplaints
198825
198729
198612
198511

Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.

The Chevrolet Spectrum for buyers

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the Chevrolet Spectrum for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the Chevrolet Spectrum, here are the facts that matter.

Recalls and complaints

Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.

Under the hood

No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.

Who the Spectrum suits

It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.

Room inside

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with.

A longer test drive

A week with the Spectrum answers more than any brochure. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.

Year and trim

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. 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.

What it costs to run

A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. 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.

One more step

Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.

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 Chevrolet Spectrum from us first.

Rent the Chevrolet SpectrumRequest a rental

Ask us about the Chevrolet Spectrum

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Chevrolet Spectrum for you and reply within one business day.

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.

Buying the Chevrolet Spectrum

Does CarmaCars sell the Chevrolet Spectrum?

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 Chevrolet Spectrum 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.

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.