Vauxhall Calibra 2.0i 8V 3d (LT) (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Holds price fairly well for an ageing car, still well sought after too!
Costs
Cheap to run and service, parts are cheap.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent road handling, Smooth, soft suspension.
Performance
After going from a Tigra 1.6i 16 valve the Calibra 2.0ltr 8 valve seems very sluggish! Maybe I should have bought the 16 valve Calibra!
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Living with it
Reliability
Seems reliable enough.
Image
Still turns heads, mine is midnight blue with cream leather upholstery… It looks very, very nice!
Comfort
One word, 'Excellent'.
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Security and Service
Security
I cannot comment 'til someone tries to nick it haha!!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
No problems. 8 valve engine outlasts the 16 valve engine so I'm told.
Other
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