Car financing: 1989 Dodge Shadow
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 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 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1989 Dodge Shadow 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.
1989 Dodge Shadow specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 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 | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 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 | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.19 | $15.81 | $16.59 | $19.60 | $21.70 |
1989 Dodge Shadow: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.2 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $4,340 |
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 1989 Dodge Shadow
- NHTSA lists 2 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 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (9), engine and engine cooling (8) and power train (7). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V053000 | 1992-04-13 | seat belts | THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER RESTRAINT SYSTEMS CAN MALFUNCTION AND BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
| 89V237000 | 1989-12-27 | engine and engine cooling:engine | THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1989 Dodge Shadow: before you buy
No 1989 Dodge Shadow 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. This page sets out the 1989 Dodge Shadow for buyers, in plain words.
Before you sign for the Shadow
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
The 2.2L 4-cylinder is what moves it, with front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
At 9.4 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 28 litres of fuel. In money, 1,000 km costs about $145.70 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the Shadow
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Living with the Shadow
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Its 368 litres of luggage space fit about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Shadow first, and buy only if it fits your life. If the Shadow is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Which one to look for
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
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 $14.57 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Still deciding?
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 1989 Dodge Shadow from us first.
Ask us about the 1989 Dodge Shadow
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1989 Dodge Shadow for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1989 Dodge Shadow
Does CarmaCars sell the 1989 Dodge Shadow?
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 1989 Dodge Shadow 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 1989 Dodge Shadow have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1989 Dodge Shadow 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.