Used 1987 Dodge Colt for Sale near Phoenix, AZ
An economy subcompact sedan, family wagon, or sporty hatchback were the 1987 incarnations of the Dodge Colt, a budget starter car that was high on fuel efficiency and low on frills.
No major changes for the 1987 Dodge Colt. Still on offering were a 2-door hatchback, 4-door sedan, or 4-door Vista Wagon. A GTS hatchback and sedan were other options for those craving a little more kick to their commute. Base engine was a 1.5-liter, 68-hp I4, while the wagon featured a 2.0-liter, 88-hp I4. Four-speed manual came standard, with an optional 3-speed auto tran. The GTS featured a 1.6-liter turbo and 5-speed manual transmission. Inside, front bucket seats reclined, and the rear seats folded down for more cargo space. There were few comfort features that came standard in the 1987 Colt.
The 1987 Colt got an amazing 32/37 mpg, and its light weight meant the GTS could provide quite an enjoyable blast. The other engines felt a bit underpowered, especially when accelerating from a stop or trying to climb uphill. But owners say once you got it up to speed, the Colt was incredibly energetic. A large trunk was also a surprise. Good reliability made this a great economical car choice, but some owners were disappointed by constant repairs and the aging interior materials. The backseat was much too small for adults to sit comfortably, and the poor acceleration was another drawback.
3.4 Overall rating
(6 reviews)I purchased this car from a friend who damaged the front end in a collision. It was a great little city car. Great on gas and very reliable. Great visibility and with the hatch you can load it with almost anything. I kept it until I my husband refused to ride in it anymore due to the body damage it had. That and it started to burn oil at 130K miles.
Well mine is Auto-tragic (AT transmission). It is a 2.0L 4 cyl. engine. A 3 speed transmission. It gets awesome gas mileage even at 21 years old. It's not a performance car so don't expect it. It's got three rows of seating but I wouldn't force any grown adult into the 2nd or 3rd rows. I'd take the second row out and leave it as a 4 seater.
The car was great for egging in. There was lots of room in the back seat and a good amount of room for carrying luggage or whatever. However, the car was slow as it was ugly. Acceleration was probably an 11 second 0-60.
Good for a 1st driver or someone who just needs to get around. Although it was great on gas, it seriously lacked a lot of power. Granted, this car was a christmas present, so it didn't really cost me a thing. I didn't get to drive it much, so I really don't know how it was to drive.
I'm not sure what possessed my father to buy this car in the first place...he was a lawyer for christ sakes!
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