Car leasing: 1985 Dodge Lancer
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.1 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 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
- 10.1 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 1985 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.
1985 Dodge Lancer specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L 4-cylinder | 2.2L 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 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.7 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.1 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 236.7 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.66 | $17.36 | $20.65 | $21.70 |
1985 Dodge Lancer: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L | 2.2 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 24 | 26 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,867 | US$3,200 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,132 | $3,472 | $4,130 | $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 1985 Dodge Lancer
- NHTSA lists 4 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 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (1) and seats (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89V011000 | 1989-01-31 | seats | DRIVERS SEAT FRAME MAY EXPERIENCE FATIGUE FAILURE AT ONE (FRONT/OUTBOARD) OF ITS FOUR ATTACHMENTS. |
| 88V105000 | 1988-07-01 | fuel system, gasoline | FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR IN LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OPERATION AT CONNECTIONS OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL SUPPLY HOSE TO THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND TO THE FUEL RAIL. |
| 85V010000 | 1985-01-01 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FUEL HOSE ROUTED TO THE FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE REGULATOR MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATELY TIGHTENED HOSE CLAMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE FUEL HOSE COULD LEAK AND RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. |
| 84V163000 | 1984-12-23 | seat belts:front | REQUIRED FRONT CENTER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WAS OMITTED. VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 209, SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car leasing: the 1985 Dodge Lancer
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1985 Dodge Lancer; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Thinking about the 1985 Dodge Lancer? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and seats; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. 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.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain to know here is 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 10.1 L/100 km works out to about 30 litres per 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $15.66, and a 300 km weekend about $46.98. The EPA estimates US$2,867 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Living with the Lancer
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. For luggage, 510 litres means a family's bags for a long weekend.
Rent it for a week first
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,867 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Ready to ask?
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 1985 Dodge Lancer from us first.
Ask us about the 1985 Dodge Lancer
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1985 Dodge Lancer for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1985 Dodge Lancer
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 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 1985 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 1985 Dodge Lancer have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 Dodge Lancer cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,867 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3132.00.
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.