Used 2008 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
Used Caliber for sale
better than I expected
ljordan09, 10/09/2008
Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'm more of a GMC/Chevy fan. And always had a negative idea about Chrysler. But i can't help but admit, I'm surprised. Mostly everything is solid. i love the stereo. It is small but doesn't feel small at all. drivers seat is pretty comfortable but the seat adjustments are awfully placed. Although i love how sporty the car looks, it looks like a chopped-top, its not good for tall people. and my biggest problem with this car: ROAD NOISE!
Not Bad
CV, 08/13/2009
Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall this car provides good value. We picked on up used for $12k about a year ago. We haven't had any problems so far. We love the gas mileage although I tend to accelerate fast and burn more gas that way. Car has a great look from the outside. The interior color scheme is Nice, but the dash and plastics look cheap. Overall, I think its a good buy based on price.
Great Commuter Car
Mike G, 03/14/2009
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.
2008 SXT 2.0 CVT Compared to what?
LacPac, 06/17/2008
Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
If you're like me, you may have dumped your gas guzzler, and find 24-30+ mpg a breath of fresh air. Dropping 1700 lbs comes at a price, I. E. Hard plastic interior, less room, but, compared to other compacts (Versa, Civic), it feels big. How many 6,3" guys can fit in a compact car with a moonroof? Bigger car feel, very comfortable seats, and doesn't look like an "economy" car. Zipping around town, the CVT is very accommodating and with a lifetime powertrain warranty, it's a no-brainer. 700 miles on the car and getting 24.5 city/30 highway (real #'s), driving the speed limit, with k&n air filter. CVT trans actually slows you down more with your foot off the gas, almost like a manual trans.
2008 sxt dodge caliber 2.0 L 4door
William, 09/22/2008
Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is an update to my experience as posted on 08/21/08 by William. Shortly after getting this car I began to notice a clanking (metal slapping metal) noise, it was believed that an lower control arm was the concern, then the passenger front strut, it was replaced but still is making this clanking noise. So thirty gallons of fuel 750 miles just to the dealerships within thirty days and the problem has Not been fixed with around 2,250 miles on the car. The dealership manager tells me they have to follow a repair process for my/your protection? Today they sprayed some brake cleaner type chemical on the brakes and area. Guess what? It still didn't fix it. I think my dodge buying is over.