1996 Vauxhall Calibra 16v Ecotec review from UK and Ireland
"Bargain basement performer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1) Camshaft sensor
2) Water pump
3) Engine cut out after it warmed up and stopped at junctions - but fixed its self
4) £60 for a heated wing mirror glass when someone broke it. OUCH.
General comments?
Excellent car very comfortable if your in the front not to sure about the back seats due to head room.
Reasonably quick on the road, I find the handling very good for a car of this size.
Fuel economy is great from the ecotec engine for a car if its size.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 20th July, 2003 |