2008 Dodge Caliber Base review from North America
"Fun, comfortable, low purchase price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One turn signal, Rear left. Not a big problem at all.
Oil change light, not the cars fault (turn key to ignition and pump the gas pedal quickly multiple times and it resets)
General comments?
Like it, comfortable (I'm 6'6), awesome speakers even for the base models (I tested out my rap and electronic music) with no rattles at all. Bass is great, treble is excellent.
However the rear pillars make lane changing difficult. I'd recommend getting a wide view mirror attachment for it.
Love the looks, mileage is not too shabby for what it is. Tons of room, especially when you fold the seats flat and put blankets in there when your with that special someone ;)
Good for when you're with your friends and heading to a party (cooler in glovebox)
All in all, I loved it, it was just a rental (hence those two VERY MINOR problems).
It is what it is, test drive it yourself and make up your mind. I for one would not mind purchasing one of these (and I will once I finish school).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Year of manufacture | 2008 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 27000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Legacy |
| Date of Entry | 18th September, 2009 |