Vauxhall Calibra 1990-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    £3000 gets you 204bhp, leather and 4 wheel drive - bargain.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap Cavalier bits, except for the transfer box and cat.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Steering is a bit wooly.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Straight line sprinting and motorway cruising good.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Water pump and clutch replaced.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Too many boy racers have ruined it.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Easily swallows 4 adults and luggage.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Standard alarm and immobiliser so-so. Need a cat 1 alarm.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Pretty average. No special treatment received.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Heated seats not working.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No