Used AMC Eagle for Sale near Sacramento, CA

It is the first cross over, first car to have full time 4x4, it is 25 years old so obviously it is built solid, got a 4.2 straight six with great torque. Car almost saved AMC from chryslers death grip.

the 4 wheel drive got it anywhere no matter the weather. power wasnt bad and the heater worked decently. the engine ALWAYS started, even in -30 and no block heater. it wasnt a sports car by any stretch of the imagination and the suspension reminds you on every turn, but there is something cool about pulling Jeeps out of snowbanks with a compact station wagon

For it's time, the AMC Eagle was ahead of its time. The 4WD drive train will get you home in any weather. It's design was of the 80's era, with comfortable seats. However the optional vinyl top caused moisture buildup and caused rust on the roofs of many cars, including mine.

The Eagle is a fairly simple reliable car, the four wheel drive makes it easy to get to places ordinary cars won't go without the sacrifices one makes for a true off-roader. The vacuum system is )perhaps unnecessarily) complex, but rarely needs attention. The Carter carburetor has some known issues, but anyone with a bit of aptitude can fix those.

The AMC Eagle is very versatile and suits my needs well. With four wheel drive that can be switched on and off and can be run even on dry pavement, the Eagle is one of the best cars ever made for driving in snow. So well, that the National Ski Patrol used them for 5 out of their 8 production years. All version are very practical, especially the wagon. I have hauled many things in this car at once and still had room for stuff. Probably my toughest haul was when I hauled a Tuba, Bari Sax, Two trumpets, four large band uniforms, plus four friends in the band in about 4 inches of snow. Very fun ride and there was room for everyone and their equipment. The Eagle is very underpowered though, only a 258c.i. straight six to power the beast that weights about 3500lbs, so its not the best car to impress friends with the acceleration. But the Eagle does what it was designed for and does it very well, which is go in adverse weather conditions.