Car financing: 1985 Mercury Capri
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 13.8 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
- 10.2 to 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Mercury Capri 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.
1985 Mercury Capri specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.9 L/100 km | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 276 g/km | 307 g/km | 325 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $18.29 | $20.31 | $21.39 | $21.39 |
1985 Mercury Capri: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.8 L | 5.0 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$3,350 | US$3,700 | US$3,950 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,658 | $4,062 | $4,278 | $4,278 |
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 1985 Mercury Capri
- 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 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V063000 | 1992-04-29 | seat belts:front:anchorage | THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING. |
| 85V068000 | 1985-05-21 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum | BRAKE BOOSTER REAR SHELLS MAY HAVE REDUCED WALL THICKNESSES WHICH COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REPEATED BRAKE USE COULD CAUSE THE SHELL TO CRACK AND THE BOOSTER ASSEMBLY TO COME APART. SERVICE BRAKES CAPABILITY WOULD BE TOTALLY LOST WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1985 Mercury Capri?
No 1985 Mercury Capri 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. This page helps you judge the 1985 Mercury Capri before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the Capri
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 3 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system.
Under the hood
The 2.3L 4-cylinder, paired with a 4-speed manual, drives it. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
By the EPA's combined rating of 10.2 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 31 litres. In money, 1,000 km costs about $158.10 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles.
Room inside
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Luggage space is rated at 425 litres: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who it is for
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the Capri on your commute before you commit to it. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Year and trim
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Ask us
Want to try the model first? 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 1985 Mercury Capri from us first.
Ask us about the 1985 Mercury Capri
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Mercury Capri for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Mercury Capri
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Mercury Capri?
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 1985 Mercury Capri 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 1985 Mercury Capri have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 Mercury Capri cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3162.00.
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.