Vauxhall Calibra 2.5i V6 3d Auto (LT) (1995/M) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
A lot of car with a lot of style, for not a lot of cash.
Costs
V6 is obviously thirsty and parts are a rip off.
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On the road
Driving
Nice ride. Good cornering, but the car is heavy and doesn't like uneven roads.
Performance
Auto box could do with an extra gear or two and suprisingly 2.0 16v is quicker.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems other than engine management after 1 year.
Image
Unfortunately has a boy racer image, but boy racers are intimidated when they see the rare V6 badge. A lot of women mistake it for a much classier and more expensive car (eg, Ferrari once!).
Comfort
Cream leather is fantastic to sit in and to look at, and heated seats a major bonus.
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Security and Service
Security
Not a great effort from Vauxhall. Surely they knew that these cars would be a target. Recommend upgrading alarm on pre '96 models.
Service
Was ignored for half an hour while all the staff were 'chatting' on phones and one female staff member starred into thin air. Don't use main dealer if you can avoid it.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Not enough power considering the engine size. Can't beleive 2.0 16v NON TURBO seems to go quicker.
Other
Suspension is really not very forgiving. Wealthy Grandads: stay away from sports cars like this.
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