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2008 Caliber SXT
hotrod85, 10/25/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The engine seemed pretty weak below 2000 rpm until I got a few thousand miles on it. Now at 6000, it does pretty good for such a small engine. I am a tall person and I still have to put the seat up a notch or two. I like that. Over all I find this car/wagon/whatever quite comfortable. The handling is very good with a very short turning radius. At first I thought I had made a mistake but now I am glad I bought it. The mileage could do better but, you do have to rev the engine to get the best out of it and the cruising rpm is high compared to other cars. Perhaps the 2.0 engine would have been a better choice but I am happy with this one.
Better then the Germans?!
Dana, 12/27/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SRT4 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
In many ways this is the best small car on the market. Wife bought one this summer. I found that it was more comfortable and fun to drive then my 2007 Audi A3 S-line (and almost as nicely appointed). So I'm trading in my Audi for one of my own.
2008 Dodge Caliber for sale near you
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- SXT WagonMSRP: $4,45067 mi away
- R/T WagonMSRP: $3,995158 mi away
- SRT4 WagonMSRP: $9,980182 mi away
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Not as Much Fun as I thought it would be
98neonrt, 02/24/2009
2008 Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
As a lover of my 1998 Neon R/T, I thought this was the best option I had for a replacement. This black AWD version caught my eye on the lot, and despite the auto transmission, I drove it off the lot a few hours later. And though I must admit, the car has been faithful, reliable, comfortable, with decent gas mileage, I really do not like it. It feels tippy on tight corners, and the CVT is the most horrific thing I've ever had. It feels like your tranny is slipping, and the response is very slow. I should have driven it on snow, and should have tried the autostick before. I never would have bought it. I think with smaller/different wheels and a manual transmission, I might be able to like it.
cool 4 everyone
alvin, 10/23/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
having added theis 22 inch rims, i blew competition out the water fashion wise, black on chrome. if i wanted a too fast and furious on the show, i'd have a mustang in my driveway with turbo or something. I'm wheelchair bound and love the 60 40 folding seats four my wheel chair. Its room galore just like in my minivan but with tons more fun.
I love my Caliber
Raider, 01/28/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've only had my black metallic 1.8L SXT for a month, but it's been extraordinary even compared to all my other vehicles, and my last vehicle was a Cadillac. It's utilitarian and tough, solid, quiet, comfortable, and I'm having no problem getting around in the Wyoming winter at 7,000 feet. Great ground clearance. The pedals and stick are right where I need them (I ordered the manual). I get 31 mpg on the highway and around 26 in town, and it has no problem starting when it's 20 below zero. I hoped for a lot out of this vehicle, and it's surpassed everything I expected, especially for the price. Kicks the Matrix, Mazda 3 and Vibe to the curb on value and style, and performs equally well.