1993 Vauxhall Calibra Turbo 4x4 review from UK and Ireland
"Good when it goes, but don't buy it if your on the dole.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has been a disaster from the second I bought it! The water light kept coming on so when I checked the water, there was all the gunk in there that you would expect to see from the head gasket going. So when I took it to be repaired I was told that it was actually the cylinder head that was cracked or something - which would cost a lot more! So I got that repaired and then after I got it fixed and several hundred pounds later, the head warped one week later! So its currently sitting on my drive doing nothing.
The heads will go on any pre-ecotec (1993) engine.
This has a knock on effect on the hoses, the radiator, and lots of other things!
General comments?
Don't buy one!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 15th April, 2002 |