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2008 STX dodge Caliber 2.0L 4door
william , 08/21/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is most impressive, I mean the most impressive from all the others I/we have driven. Toyota yaris/Ford Focus/Chevy hhr thing/and what I had owned the Chevy aveo. Overall driving experience exceeds what one would expect from a car of this size (pleasure) simply put. Here's what to expect, a little less mpg. This is reality because the calibers' overall body design and weight. (this is not a bean wagon folks), its quiet comfort ready to explore. The 2.0 L 4 cyl dual vvt has no apparent concerns if you have to rely on the old lead foot to get where you need. I am also impressed with the transmission design and functions. Over- all "very pleased"!
SXT sport
Travis , 09/22/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have had this car for just over one month. Had a large Chrysler 300M and have been really happy and impressed with this car. Although the car is much smaller than the 300 it doesn't feel small. Mostly city driving and get 24 mpg. 17 mpg on 300. The CVT is great. I believe that complaints are from people who are not used to it. Plenty of smooth power. Premium radio with Boston acoustics is the best I have heard. Car is really functional and fun to drive. The gas savings is a great bonus and the car is great for the money. Looked at a Honda civic and felt the auto was underpowered, not smooth and felt small. This is a great bargain. Highly recommend this car.
Horrible car
Beng, 08/24/2009
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm renting a Dodge Caliber to replace my Suzuki SX4 that is being repaired. In comparison, the Caliber has a horrible turning radius, is sluggish to start, and nearly impossible to speed up. It is extremely heavy. The Caliber also has alot of road noise. The ride is not smooth at all. I feel most every bump on the road. When I change lanes I feel the whole car jolt over instead of being smooth, like my SX4. To top it off, the blindspots are a huge problem. The windows are very small, and placed so that turning my head to check the other lanes reveals only the Caliber's interior. The nice things though are an air conditioned glove box and fancy storage between the two front seats.
Bad Transmission
Kerry, 10/14/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought a new Caliber in April 08 and had to take it back in August because 3d gear went out. Took 3 weeks to rebuild the transmission. Two days later, back to tighten bolts and plug in sensor. 2 weeks later, dropping out of 5th gear. They drove it and said nothing is wrong. Still dropping out of 5th and am now afraid to put my children in for a drive.
Just know you will need repair money
David Stevens, 09/12/2017
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this car used and it seemed like a steal 30,000 miles for $8k. It isn't bad with low mileage other than it struggles if you go up large hills like in southern Ohio. Mine gets about 24-27 miles a gallon. Once this car got over 100,000 miles it became garbage. I had to rebuild the transmission a month ago, now the engine cradle is rusting out, and I know there is more rust on the underside and in the wheel wells. If you get this car and plan on keeping it past 100,000 have some serious repair money set aside. If you don't plan on keeping it past 100,000 it is a good car.
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