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1984Midsize-Large Station WagonsRegular

1984 Buick Electra Estate Wagon

EPA ID: 27192

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City MPG

Combined MPG

16MPG· Below Avg

Highway MPG

Fuel Economy Overview

The 1984 Buick Electra Estate Wagon achieves an EPA-estimated 16 MPG in combined city and highway driving, with 14 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway. Powered by a 5L 8-cylinder engine paired with a automatic 4-spd, this midsize-large station wagons .

In terms of environmental impact, the 1984 Electra Estate Wagon produces approximately 555 grams of CO2 per mile. This figure is measured under standardized EPA test conditions and represents tailpipe emissions only. For context, the average new vehicle sold in the United States produces approximately 400 grams of CO2 per mile, meaning this Electra Estate Wagon has higher-than-average emissions in this regard.

The estimated annual fuel cost for this vehicle is $3,750, based on 15,000 miles of driving per year and current national average fuel prices. Compared to the average new vehicle, you would save $8,000 over a 5-year period. This calculation accounts for differences in fuel consumption efficiency and provides a practical measure of long-term ownership costs attributable to fuel economy.

Energy DNA

Vehicle ClassMidsize-Large Station Wagons

Fuel TypeRegular

Engine5L 8-cyl

AspirationNaturally Aspirated

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Drive TypeN/A

Green Scorecard

CO2 Emissions555 g/mi

Start-Stop SystemNot Equipped

GHG Score-1/10

Smog RatingN/A

Est. Annual Cost$3,750

5-Year Cost DeltaSave $8,000

Personalized Commute CalculatorEPA defaults to 55% City / 45% Hwy

55% City45% Highway

Adjust the slider to match your daily driving habits. City driving involves stop-and-go traffic under 45mph, while highway driving represents sustained speeds over 55mph.

Your Real MPG

16.2

Impact vs EPA

$-37

/ year

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Aerodynamic Speed Penalty

EPA highway tests average roughly 48 mph. Driving at 75 mph increases aerodynamic drag exponentially. Expect your real-world highway fuel economy to drop by roughly 15-20% at interstate speeds.

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated Monthly Cost

$690/mo

Includes estimated depreciation, fuel, insurance, and state fees over 5 years. Does not include loan interest.

Annual Mileage15,000 mi

Value Depreciation

Est. value lost over 60 months

$16,000

38.6%

Fuel & Electricity

Based on National Average rates ($3.50/gal)

$16,406

39.6%

Estimated Insurance

Based on vehicle class risk profile

$8,600

20.8%

State Registration Fees

Based on National Average DMV base rates

$400

1.0%

Total 5-Year Cost$41,406

Recall Intelligence

Campaign #89V102000·1989-07-20

critical

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Consequence & Remedy

Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

Campaign #84V103000·1984-09-17

moderate

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

RUBBER FUEL HOSE COULD ALLOW A SLOW FUEL LEAK WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

Consequence & Remedy

(Based on 200,000 miles driven)

111.1 metric tons CO₂

Equivalent To:

🌳 137 tree seedlings grown for 10 yrs

✈️ 9.3 cross-country flights/yr

Data Provenance

Data directly from the EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory. The combined rating is a weighted average (55% city, 45% highway). For official figures, visit fueleconomy.gov.