1992 Holden Calibra YE review from Australia and New Zealand

When the car is cold, and has not been driven over night, it idles funny.

Had to change rear main seal (the seal between gearbox and engine)

Considering that I originally am from Europe, I always liked calibra's, and that was the reason for getting one.

Everything about the car is excellent, and as some people have said, for the money, you definitelly get your moneys worth. It has 110 Kw stock, and is very quick, its made for German autobahns (I had it on 4000 revs, in 5th gear, sitting on 165 kms, and the red line is 6750, and when the revs are on the 3000, in the same gear, car sits on 100, 110kms...you can figure out the rest)

The main thing y I wanted to make this review is following: people in this country like this car, but are afraid of it because no one knows enough about it. I have done my research, plus I have my own European mechanic, that knows his stuff, and I believe that it is easier for me that for some of you people out there.

Therefore for all you people out there, if you have any questions about the car, ill be glad to help, in case you need it. Or in case you don't feel like going through all the hassle, 2 main things you have to consider when buying calibra's:

1) Make sure it has more than 130000 on the clock, or under 80000...the reason being timing belt... it has to be changed at 100000, and it is a capital must... otherwise if it snaps, minimum the repairs will cost are AU$1800

2) If buying turbo 4x4, change transmission oil to 80/90 gear oil, to prevent the gearbox from failing on you.