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Absolutely a must NOT buy
Allen, 05/16/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased, much to my present chagrin, a 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT. And I must say, I hate it. I bought it because I got it cheap and needed to get out of my 97 Tahoe, but I'd of rather bought a used Gremlin now. First off: no anti lock brakes, thats an optional extra. But you do get a chintzy glove box that cools drinks (when the AC is on) and illuminated cup holders. Really? That's my consolation, I get an icebox in a car and some lights instead of anti-lock brakes? Second: the engine and transmission fail me all the time. Apparently some former SUV owners like them here on the reviews, but real car people are used to better than this. The engine has no drive, and the transmission whine...
Love at first, but then....
kytrailhikers, 12/29/2010
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 12 people found this review helpful
Got this car for ease of getting child in & out of car seat. Worked great for that & love the comfort and look of. Once 40,000 miles hit, the problems began. Started hearing loud clanking noise when driving on highway. I read numerous complaints about the Caliber having suspension problems. I panicked & took it right in. I didn't want to worry about my child riding in this car. Today they tell me they cannot find what is causing it... said the suspension is tight BUT suspect it is the bushings. They didn't want to take a part yet so has to get worse. AND my oxygen sensor quit so paid to get that fixed. I was not expecting all this so soon. Now I will continue to worry.
In Love with My Caliber
mrzalicia, 03/29/2010
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I would have to say im impressed with its room for me and my three kids. The gas mileage is great, especially in today's economy we need a car good on gas. It could be a little more stylish inside maybe a ipod connection like some cars are doing, there are some blind spots but over all I am a happy Dodge Caliber owner.
Stick Shifty
Velonni, 02/20/2009
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2008 SXT manual trans with traction control/ABS, after years of being Honda customer. Last Honda (95) 245,000 mi. with original clutch! This new car with 13,000 mi. lost third gear! I am short and love seat height but the car feels more cramped than little Civic coupe. The fit and finish is sub par but lots of nooks and crannies. The car is slow, noisy and doggy for a manual trans. Love the sound system but controls are confusing, especially on steering wheel. Astounded at the depreciation after 9 months: nearly half of the value lost.
SRT4
Adam, 06/24/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the srt4 as a daily commuter to replace my 05 civic. To my surprise the first trip I took in it I averaged 38 mpg. and I have a combined average of 26 mpg. I don't have anything negative other than the town I live in only have 91 octane. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for performance and economy if you can use both words in the same sentence.