Car financing: 1986 Dodge Colt
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.1 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
- 7.1 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1986 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.
1986 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 | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.7 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.1 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 167 g/km | 178 g/km | 205 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $11.01 | $11.78 | $13.49 | $17.15 | $15.81 | $18.72 | $17.36 | $19.22 |
1986 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 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 33 | 31 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 40 | 37 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 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$2,050 | US$2,150 | US$2,500 | US$3,400 | US$2,900 | US$3,750 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,202 | $2,356 | $2,698 | $3,430 | $3,162 | $3,744 | $3,472 | $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 1986 Dodge Colt
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 26 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (22), structure (3) and engine and engine cooling (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1986 Dodge Colt: before you buy
No 1986 Dodge Colt is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Before you buy the 1986 Dodge Colt, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
What to check on the Colt
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints on file, mostly about seat belts, structure and engine and engine cooling. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Specs, explained
The powertrain here is the 1.5L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Rated at 7.1 L/100 km combined, it needs around 21 litres for a 300 km round trip. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $11.01, and a 300 km weekend about $33.03. The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Room inside
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. For luggage, 311 litres means about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
A test week in the Colt tells you more than any review. Try the Colt on your commute, then decide. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Which one to look for
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 1986 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$2,050 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $11.01 in fuel.
One more step
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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 1986 Dodge Colt from us first.
Ask us about the 1986 Dodge Colt
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1986 Dodge Colt for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1986 Dodge Colt
Does CarmaCars sell the 1986 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 1986 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 1986 Dodge Colt have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1986 Dodge Colt cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2202.00.
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.