AM General · Cars · 1985
AM General Post Office DJ8 2WD (1985)
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Status
CertifiedLong track record, no issues found
Status Certified — verified clean safety record across 5+ years of official monitoring.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5 L
Fuel TypeRegular
Transmission3 speed automatic
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Combined MPG13 MPG
AM General Post Office DJ8 2WD Comparison with Similar Vehicles
| AM General Post Office DJ8 2WD (this vehicle) |  Hyundai Kona FWD |  Toyota Corolla Cross |  GMC Yukon XL 4WD |  GMC Yukon 2WD |  Buick Encore GX AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $23,000–$31,000 | — | — | — | $27,900 |
| Engine Capacity | 2.5 L | 2L | 2L | 3L | 3L | 1.3L |
| Fuel Type | Regular | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Regular |
| Transmission | 3 speed automatic | Automatic (AV-S1) | Automatic (AV-S10) | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 9-spd |
| Body Type | Van | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
About
The 1985 AM General AM General Post Office DJ8 2WD is a certified vehicle designed for utility, featuring a robust 4.2L 6-cylinder engine. This special purpose van offers a straightforward 3-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive for dependable operation.
Pros
- Certified safety status
- No recalls on record
- No complaints on record
- Regular fuel type
Cons
- 13 MPG combined
- Naturally Aspirated engine
Complaints
No complaints on record.
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Status history
Fair→Certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 92. 5 data points. v3 scoring.
Safe→Fair22 May 2026
Lemon Score: 53. 5 data points.
Uncertain→Safe17 May 2026
Lemon Score: 93. Auto-inferred from 3 data points.