1997 Vauxhall Calibra review from UK and Ireland
"Top notch in the lower class of sports cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The idle valve I have stripped and cleaned approximately every 3 months, my baby tends to cut out on braking, once valve is cleaned this rectifies itself for approximately 2 months then the cutting out starts again on braking.
Currently I am having major problems with the electrical system and today my baby has gone into garage for the 3rd time in a month.
General comments?
I love my baby, I wanted 1 on 1st production, but my (ex) husband wouldn't let me, years later I purchased 1 myself and still my feelings have not changed about this car, even the current problems shes suffering at my expense is not faltering how proud I am to own a Calibra. I will continue to put my cash into repairs for my baby rather than purchase a younger car of another brand (though understandably 1 day I may have to if my baby, I will concern myself with that thought if/when it happens).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Ecotec Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 99000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 123000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 11th October, 2006 |