How were cars in the 1800s?

The first cars based on gas engines were developed in the 1860's. It wasn't until Ford developed the Model T that cars became practical and could be bought by the average person.

wood rims and 2-3 passenger seats

The few cars that were around in the 1800s were very expensive, and far above the price the average person could pay. Only the wealthy owned vehicles then. Some cars of that time cost as much as...

The first cars were made somewhere around 1885 I believe and did something like 2-3 miles an hour.

Not usually. It wasn't until the very end of the 1800's that cars were even available and they were dangerous pieces of machinery.