1993 Holden Calibra review from Australia and New Zealand
"Don't be fooled by its looks, it's utter rubbish"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Almost everything.
Terrible electrics; bulbs used to blow out at regular intervals.
Heater core cracked 4 times in 2 years.
Sunroof stopped working.
Fuses blew at regular intervals.
General comments?
Dog of a car.
Don't be fooled by the stylish looks and lovely interior, this car is a dog.
The only good aspects of the car were a neat clean cockpit like interior, and a great gear box.
The electrics in all of these cars are rubbish (try finding one on the road where all the lights are working).
Heater core cracked 4 times; Holden couldn't fix the problem and refused to do any work under warranty.
Engine is sluggish, but sounds nice under acceleration. Gear box is in great, shape, short throws and clean, and the clutch is good and strong.
Interior is great, clean and cockpit like, the car looks great, but just doesn't perform and is unreliable.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 55000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 14th August, 2007 |