Car financing: 1988 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 11.8 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
- 9.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1988 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.
1988 Dodge Lancer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.2L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.81 | $15.81 | $16.59 | $19.60 | $20.65 |
1988 Dodge Lancer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
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 1988 Dodge Lancer
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1988 Dodge Lancer: before you buy
No 1988 Dodge Lancer 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. Before buying the 1988 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. 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. NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What the specs mean
It is powered by the 2.2L 4-cylinder, 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.
A combined rating of 9.4 L/100 km works out to about 28 litres per 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $14.57, and a 300 km weekend about $43.71. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the Lancer
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
The Lancer in everyday use
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. In plain terms, its 510 litres of luggage space hold a family's bags for a long weekend.
A longer test drive
A week with the Lancer answers more than any brochure. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A test week in the Lancer tells you more than any review.
Choosing the right one
Within the 1988 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. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$2,700 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. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting.
Ready when you are
Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with 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 1988 Dodge Lancer from us first.
Ask us about the 1988 Dodge Lancer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1988 Dodge Lancer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1988 Dodge Lancer
Does CarmaCars sell the 1988 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 1988 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 1988 Dodge Lancer have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1988 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.