1985 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD

The CarCody take

The 1985 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD is a standard pickup with rear-wheel drive, a 4.3-liter six-cylinder gasoline engine, and a three-speed manual transmission. Its EPA rating is 16 MPG combined, with 15 MPG city and 17 MPG highway. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200, and tailpipe CO2 is 555.44 grams per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers seeking a rear-wheel-drive gasoline pickup Buyers comfortable with a 3-speed manual transmission

What it is

This 1985 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD is a standard pickup from GMC cars. It uses rear-wheel drive and gasoline power.

Its powertrain pairs a 4.3 L 6-cylinder engine with a 3-speed manual transmission. The defining EPA figure is 16 MPG combined.

The numbers

The EPA ratings are 15 MPG in city driving and 17 MPG on the highway. The highway figure is 2 MPG higher than the city figure.

Tailpipe CO2 is listed at 555.44 grams per mile.

What it costs to run

The EPA annual fuel cost is $4,200. That figure puts the truck's 16 MPG combined rating into a yearly fuel-budget number.

How it compares

Using its own EPA figures, this truck returns 15 MPG in town and 17 MPG on the highway. Highway travel therefore uses the higher of its two MPG ratings.

Its combined rating sits between those city and highway numbers, at 16 MPG.

Who it suits

This pickup suits someone looking for a gasoline truck with rear-wheel drive, a manual gearbox, and a standard pickup body.

It may fit a driver whose trips include both city streets and highways, since the EPA ratings cover both conditions.

Trade-offs

The 4.3 L engine and pickup body come with a 16 MPG combined rating and a listed $4,200 annual fuel cost.

City efficiency is lower than highway efficiency at 15 MPG versus 17 MPG. The truck also uses a 3-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.

Verdict

The 1985 GMC C15 Pickup 2WD is a straightforward gasoline pickup defined by its 16 MPG combined EPA rating. Its 15 MPG city and 17 MPG highway figures show only a small spread between driving conditions. The listed annual fuel cost is $4,200, while tailpipe CO2 measures 555.44 grams per mile. Choose it when a rear-drive pickup with a manual transmission matches your needs and that fuel budget fits.