1991 Opel Calibra 16v review from Denmark
"Chicks love it!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I imported the car from Switzerland, so here in Denmark I needed to MOT-test it (we have almost the same procedure, MOT every second year if the car is older than 4 years).
So... things needed to be done:
- Gasket at the end of gearbox changed
- New brake discs/pads
- Side blinkers (req in Denmark)
Else? Just fill up with some petrol :O)
General comments?
Drives great. It's a worthy follow-up to the Manta, back in the eighties remember :O)
One of the most beautiful coupes around I think.
The 16V's performance is good.
156hk (Swiss model) combined with F20 CR gearbox... What can I say?
Dream machine!
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Despite its problems, I'll love it forever! | |
| Stuning good looking car, Altough it might look cheap for under 4000€ it's not a Cheap Car! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0i 16V C20XE Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 150000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Opel Kadett E 1.6 GT |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2000 |