1996 Vauxhall Calibra ECOTEC review from UK and Ireland
"A powerful and eye-catching car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cam belt was due for a change, a process which cost nearly three hundred quid once they had changed the jockey wheels it runs on.
General comments?
It is a very comfortable car as well as deceptively spacious.
It is very impressive at high speeds - 100mph at 4,000 rpm, accelerating to 120mph in seconds from that speed.
It could do with being less combursome at slower speeds - the clutch is a nightmare to engage on cold mornings from a standing start.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 16v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Concerto |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2003 |