Car financing: Dodge Diplomat
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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We do not have a Dodge Diplomat 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 Dodge Diplomat year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 13.8 to 19.6 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1988 | 13.1 to 19.6 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1987 | 13.8 to 19.6 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1986 | 14.7 to 19.6 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1985 | 13.8 to 19.6 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1984 | 15.7 to 18.1 L/100 km | 3 (regular gas) | |
| 1983 | Not rated | ||
| 1982 | Not rated | ||
| 1981 | Not rated |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 | 3 |
| 1985 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Buying the Dodge Diplomat
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the Dodge Diplomat; 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. Thinking about the Dodge Diplomat? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Recalls and complaints
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Reading the spec sheet
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Who rents the Diplomat
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Room inside
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Diplomat for a week and see how it fits your life. If the Diplomat is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Year and trim
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Compare the years of the Diplomat: fuel use and trims change from one to the next.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Want a price?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 Dodge Diplomat from us first.
Ask us about the Dodge Diplomat
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Dodge Diplomat for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Dodge Diplomat
Does CarmaCars sell the Dodge Diplomat?
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 Dodge Diplomat 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.