1985 American Motors Corporation Eagle 4DR Wagon

The CarCody take

The 1985 American Motors Corporation Eagle 4DR Wagon is a gasoline special-purpose wagon with four-wheel or all-wheel drive. Its 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine and three-speed automatic return 16 MPG combined, with 15 MPG city and 17 MPG highway. The EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 555.44 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a four-wheel-drive wagon Buyers comfortable budgeting $4,200 a year for fuel Mixed city and highway driving

What it is

This 1985 Eagle 4DR Wagon is a gasoline special-purpose vehicle from American Motors Corporation. It uses four-wheel or all-wheel drive, a 4.2-liter six-cylinder engine, and a three-speed automatic transmission.

The numbers

The figure to watch is 16 MPG combined. The EPA ratings are 15 MPG in city driving and 17 MPG on the highway. Your result will depend on how much of your driving matches each setting.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel cost listed for this Eagle is $4,200. That gives a direct yearly budget figure for gasoline use; the 16 MPG combined rating explains why the cost is substantial.

How it compares

The 16 MPG combined rating summarizes this wagon's fuel economy. Its city and highway ratings provide the more specific comparison for your route.

Who it suits

This Eagle fits a buyer who wants a wagon body with four-wheel or all-wheel drive and accepts modest fuel economy. It also suits someone whose driving includes both city and highway use, where the separate EPA ratings help set expectations.

Trade-offs

The drivetrain and wagon format come with a 16 MPG combined rating. City driving is rated at 15 MPG, while highway driving reaches 17 MPG. Tailpipe CO2 is 555.44 grams per mile.

Verdict

Choose this Eagle for its combination of wagon body, four-wheel or all-wheel drive, and six-cylinder gasoline power. Plan around its high $4,200 EPA annual fuel cost and 16 MPG combined economy. The three-speed automatic keeps the powertrain straightforward, but the narrow gap between city and highway ratings means highway miles do not transform its fuel budget. It makes sense when the body and drivetrain matter more to you than minimizing gasoline use.