Vauxhall Calibra 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good value, but now depreciating rather quicky.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive if serviced at Vauxhall dealership, but as most parts are Cavalier based, not too bad.

  • On the road

    Driving

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Plenty of power, very good motorway cruising.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Quick enough for me!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very reliable, except for faulty cam/crank sensors which caused engine to stop at ANY speed.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Still a good looking car.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good for driver and front passenger, not much headroom in back.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard Vauxhall immobilser etc, although I have opened my car with someone's Cavalier key!

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Generally good

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Cam/crank sensors fault, ABS sensor fault.

    Other

    Tyres wear very quickly.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes