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Poor Gas Mileage
Louis Schmidt, 07/23/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2.4 L, 172 HP auto transmission does not get near the advertised mileage. Local driving averages between 17 and 18 mpg. Open road better but well under advertised 25 mpg. Quality control appears to have taken the day off when my car was assembled. The front hood and rear hatch are not centered. Roof molding is loose.
Great Commuter Car
Mike G, 03/14/2009
2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was driving 400-500 miles per week on my Lexus and with soaring gas prices, I needed something smaller. I really liked the looks of the Caliber so on a whim I stopped at the local Dodge dealer. I ended up driving one home. I was hesitant on reliability so I opted for an extended warranty. I now have had the car for over a year and a half with 20k miles and not a squeak or rattle. Absolutely no warranty work. I could have saved the cost of the extended warranty. I average 30 mpg and have the utility value of a small station wagon, and it's very good looking. It's way beyond my expectations. Bottom line - It's small, reliable, and great as a 2nd car commuter vehicle.
Don't Do It
RI Jeff, 04/06/2009
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2008 Caliber with only 18k miles on it for $10000 figured I couldnt beat it. Boy was I wrong, within 4 months it was in the dealership five times, the computer would not hold the PCM/TCM update had it done 3 times. They had to replace both front struts, lower left control arm, the multifunction switch, airbag clock sensor. The transmission has been making a noise for a while, but they will not look at it because they do not have much experience with the CVT. My rear struts started making noises. The whole car feels and sounds like it is going to fall apart with only 24k Miles on it. Will never buy another Dodge EVER. Gas mileage was about 24 combined MPG, not as good as I thought
We like this car so much, we bought 2!
Caliber Couple, 04/05/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I originally drove a Mazda 3i Touring and then I test drove an 08' HHR. My Mazda was a light car and the HHR had no oomph. We by chance test drove the Caliber and fell in love with this car. The dealership gave me an excellent trade deal and they also gave my girlfriend and awesome trade on her car. So we bought to. The actually got the SE PLUS version. Power everything, Keyless entry, 17" rims and much much more. Overall this car handles great and I don't have any blind spots with this car. Though other reviews said they had blinds pots. The motor is great because you don't feel it shift. We love our Calibers.
Great car!
Peter, 02/16/2008
2008 Dodge Caliber R/T 4dr Wagon AWD (2.4L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Caliber RT AWD 5 months ago and I really enjoy this mid car. It rides great, AWD and ESP are awesome, it's perfect for Quebec winter conditions. The Caliber is fun to drive, specially in snow.