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Poor Ride
Gill, 08/07/2010
2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I wish I would have bought something else. The gas mileage is terrible for this size car. I get about 24-28 mpg when the information I had said 33 mpg. I have only 36,500 miles on it and it has a terrible suspension noise and will need to go in shop next week. I have already told several people who asked me if I liked this car "DO NOT BUY THIS CAR. The seating is comfortable for me but the interior is very awkward in its layout, everything is very tight. The car is OK for its exterior styling but the sheet metal is very thin. If you close the door with the window open it feels like the door is going to ripe off the hinges The CVT transmission makes odd sounds in slow traffic.
Not luxurious but decent little ride
bryancpe, 06/01/2012
2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new and I've put 66000 miles on this car without a need for any repairs. The ride is comfortable but not luxurious by any means. The ride is fairly smooth and gets great mileage. Typically I get 30-31 mpg. On long interstate trips I get about 28. Why you might ask do I get lesser mpg? It has a tiny engine (2.0L) that works harder to maintain 70+ mph speeds. I keep up with the maintenance religiously as I live in the hot desert of Arizona and want this vehicle to last. The vehicle idles heavy and is weak on the acceleration. The cabin is bit small but I do have two toddler car seats in the back seat. Cargo space can be limited, especially with a big stroller. Does the job!
Great car!
Jaime, 10/17/2010
2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
27 of 32 people found this review helpful
I have had my car for just over a year and it has AMAZING gas mileage! Even in the city i was getting anywhere from 25-28 MPG. Even got 30 MPG in the mountains! Going from a vehicle with 18 MPG freeway to this is SO nice. The back is roomy and fits a ton! Its a quiet ride and smooth and has some giddy up and go to it for a small engine.
There are better hatches
himoses, 11/30/2009
2009 Dodge Caliber SE 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have now had the displeasure of driving the Caliber. This is not a bad car compared to garbage made in the 1980s, but is far inferior to a lot of hatches on the market. This car drives like a brick. If you get a good deal, then I could see this being a decent commuter car if you only drive on the highway. If you like to drive, find something else. My personal affordable favorite hatches are the Hyundai Elantra Touring and the Mazda 3. This car is not in either of these cars league.
Cushy Riding Sleek Best Deal
jonwest, 08/01/2009
2009 Dodge Caliber SXT 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I selected the Caliber SXT a/t w/2.0 CVT. I drove 4 models over two months. The total rebates motivated me to buy, plus my shiny Red Caliber was a minimum of 20% less compared to competitors model's which would have fit my wants and needs. It has plenty of power for my mountainous terrain. It's quick enough to pass others safely on two lane roads. At 25 to 45 it provides a comfortable stress free ride. It's smooth, even "cushy." Same applies when driving at 70 mph on busy interstate highways. It fits a lot of gear: boxes, cases, stuff, amps, guitars, keyboards, drums, even an upright bass! My wife also likes driving it.