Vauxhall Calibra 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Paid 1500 for it a month ago, a few annoying faults were fixed cheaply with parts from the scapyard.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mpg is very good in my view.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not as good as my last car, a 328 coupe, but costs a third of BMW, so overall I think it's quite good. Front wheel drive makes a nice change from rear wheel drive, quite impressed really. Especially for price.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Have black top engine and I would recommend for anyone to get a red top engine; more power and doesn't have same timing belt tensioner problems as black top engine.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    ip to now electrical lights easily cured and noisy water pump changed with new cam belt tensioner ect for 250 which isnt bad

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    average now but has dated well its a 15 year old design so what can u expect

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quite comfy like the heated seats, not many toys though.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    As far as I remember, the main dealer couldn't beat their own transponder alarm system so average the average thief will struggle.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    dad worked vauxall 30 yrsso he does most jobs for me when hes in ngland

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Very good now the water pumps have been done; very smooth.

    Other

    General condition is good, slight wear on drivers seat bolster but this should be expected (leather).

    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