Vauxhall Calibra 2.0i 16V 3d Auto (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Only cost £1400 used - small change to some!
Costs
Needed lots of bits but you can get them cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Auto is noticeably slower than manual.
Performance
Disappointing compared to manual version.
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Living with it
Reliability
Very similar to Cavalier on which it's based.
Image
Easily the best looking car I've had in 30 years.
Comfort
Leather, air con, chilled glove box, heated seats etc.
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Security and Service
Security
Almost all Calibras have aftermarket alarms.
Service
I use a reputable independent motor engineer after disappointing experiences with VX main dealers.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Good performer - average maintenance costs.
Other
Easy and cheap availability of spare parts greatly reduce running costs.
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