Vauxhall Calibra 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value. Pretty cheap to pick up now.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Can be very expensive if a lot of miles are covered. £1200 in a year!

  • On the road

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very quick, but noisy at speed.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    No problems yet, apart from the sensors which have a mind of their own.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It gets the looks, even in standard form.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very nice in the front. No handles in the back, combined with leather seats is poor designing.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Alarm, immobiliser (not Thatcham) and deadlocks.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Expensive, but knowledgeable.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket (£450), cat (£260), numerous slight problems, poor running, fuel smells and sensors.

    Other

    Buy one for fun, but start saving!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes