Car financing: 1988 Subaru Hatchback
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.4 to 10.7 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 10.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1988 Subaru Hatchback 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 Subaru Hatchback specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 230 g/km | 251 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $15.19 | $16.59 |
1988 Subaru Hatchback: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 27 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 29 | 26 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | 311 L (11 cu ft) | |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$2,800 | US$3,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,038 | $3,318 |
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 Subaru Hatchback
- 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.
Thinking of buying the 1988 Subaru Hatchback?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1988 Subaru Hatchback for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 1988 Subaru Hatchback before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the Hatchback
A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
Under the hood
Its powertrain is the 1.8L 4-cylinder 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.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.4 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 28 litres. For 1,000 km, budget about $145.70 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Hatchback
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. The trunk holds 311 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Best uses
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
A longer test drive
Rent first, buy later: a week with the Hatchback answers the big questions. Rent the Hatchback for a week and see how it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Money matters
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $145.70 at our price setting. 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.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Ready to ask?
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 Subaru Hatchback from us first.
Ask us about the 1988 Subaru Hatchback
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1988 Subaru Hatchback for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1988 Subaru Hatchback
Does CarmaCars sell the 1988 Subaru Hatchback?
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 Subaru Hatchback 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 Subaru Hatchback have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1988 Subaru Hatchback 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.