Vauxhall Calibra 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    A lot for your money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Spent a lot in a year, it has to be said. £600 all told.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Steering dreadful, so hard work on most non-motorways.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lively, but squeals near top end.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It has let me down twice - Once battery, once engine management.

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    People will mock the fact it is one step up fron a Corsa.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable ride on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    But I have a Clifford Concept 300, which is bullet proof.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent bunch. Really helpful and appear to know what they are doing.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Two new cambelts in 7000 miles - once due to wear, once due to water pump replacement.

    Other

    Servicing costs are high.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes