1995 Vauxhall Calibra Coupe review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Misfire: Needed new HT leads and coil, £220.
Petrol Vapour smell in cabin: Needed 7 visits to dealer to fix this, which turned out to be dodgy petrol cap, £250+.
Engine management light on: Needed new crankshaft RPM sensor, £120.
Downpipe Heatshield: Downpipe perfect all but for corroded heatshield, required entire new downpipe as heatshield is integral, £150.
The list really does go on.....
General comments?
Don't be mistaken, I love the shape of this car and the way it drives. However, it has proved to be a reliability nightmare with no less than 10 visits in less than a year to Vauxhall main agent. The worrying thing is that this car is a 'minter' and driven like a pussycat. I'd hate to own one that's had a hard life.......
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v Ecotec petrol |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Date of Entry | 14th June, 1999 |