Vauxhall Calibra 2.0i 16V DTM 3d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid 1500 for it a month ago, a few annoying faults were fixed cheaply with parts from the scapyard.
Costs
Mpg is very good in my view.
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On the road
Driving
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
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.
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Living with it
Reliability
ip to now electrical lights easily cured and noisy water pump changed with new cam belt tensioner ect for 250 which isnt bad
Image
average now but has dated well its a 15 year old design so what can u expect
Comfort
Quite comfy like the heated seats, not many toys though.
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Security and Service
Security
As far as I remember, the main dealer couldn't beat their own transponder alarm system so average the average thief will struggle.
Service
dad worked vauxall 30 yrsso he does most jobs for me when hes in ngland
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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