Vauxhall Calibra 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    A lot of car for money.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good MPG. Parts cheap, but source through motor factor.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Handles well if suspension not worn.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Could use a few more horses.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Ok apart from alternator and manifold, which can rust through (pricey).

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Still looks good for age.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good if you're quite tall, but not so good in the back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Insurance companies don't like GM alarms.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cam ticks on cold start for a few secs, not bad though as car has done 166,000 miles.

    Other

    Cam sensor. Heavy on brake pads. Driveshafts at 150k miles.

    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