Car financing: 1985 Subaru XT
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). 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 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1985 Subaru XT 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 Subaru XT specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder | 1.8L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 10.5 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.4 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 221 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $14.57 | $17.36 | $18.29 |
1985 Subaru XT: 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 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 25 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 30 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,700 | US$3,200 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,914 | $3,472 | $3,658 |
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 Subaru XT
- 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.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92V001000 | 1992-12-02 | suspension:rear | THE INNER ARMS OF THE REAR SUSPENSION ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IN AREAS WHERE ROAD SALT IS USED HEAVILY IN WINTER. |
| 85V132000 | 1985-10-21 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control | EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE VARIATION MAY HAVE CREATED A GAP BETWEEN THE BUMPER BRACKET RAIL AND THE RIGHT FRONT FRAME OF THE REAR SIDE MEMBER. THIS COULD RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT SPOT WELDING ADHESION AT THIS LOCATION. UNDER REAR IMPACT CONDITIONS, BUMPER COULD BREAK LOOSE AND DAMAGE THE AIR VENT HOSE. THIS MAY CAUSE FUEL... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Subaru XT for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1985 Subaru XT; 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. Before you buy the 1985 Subaru XT, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
What the specs mean
The 1.8L 4-cylinder is what moves it, 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.
Combined fuel use is 9.4 L/100 km: about 28 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $145.70. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,700 a year for 15,000 miles.
What the XT is like
As a van, it puts space for people and luggage first. Its 283 litre trunk is enough for about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Good uses for the XT
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
A longer test drive
Rent the XT for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the XT answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
What it costs to run
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,700 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.57 in fuel.
Which one to look for
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. 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.
Let us know
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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 Subaru XT from us first.
Ask us about the 1985 Subaru XT
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Subaru XT for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Subaru XT
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Subaru XT?
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 Subaru XT 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 Subaru XT 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 Subaru XT 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.