Vauxhall Calibra 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Bought the car nearly 3 years ago for £4k, still reckon its worth that! Especially with only 83k on the clock and the high spec list: full leather, electric sunroof and windows, and heated mirrors.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cavalier parts are so cheap if bought from a motor factor, and most jobs can easily be done by yourself.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Lovely to drive, but a bit tail happy and tends to slide if you drive it a bit hard, even after being lowered 85mm!

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great performance for a 2.0 NA, but turbo would be brilliant!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not had too many problems, apart from the usual water pump nearly blowin engine up at 140mph on the M6!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    everyone loves it! Even my mate who's a diehard blue oval fan!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Comfy as hell! Glad I've got the leather, comfiest car! Even comfier than my A3.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Had drivers side windows smashed and stereo nabbed because someone had switched the interior monitor function of the alarm off, but apart from that it's good.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Done all servicing myself, wouldn't pay Vauxhall dealer prices!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Just the water pump ready to explode and kill the engine!

    Other

    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