1997 Vauxhall Calibra 16v review from UK and Ireland
"Vauxhall got it right with this car.. all power to them"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Crankshaft sensor failed (known Calibra problem). Will cost you about £150 to fix if you're out of warranty (I wasn't).
Handbrake cable requires replacing at every service for some weird reason, but they keep paying for it so I'm not complaining.
General comments?
Love it to bits. If they still made them I'd buy another one tomorrow.
It may be a Cavalier in drag but who cares, people say it can't take corners but I, although not a speed freak, have no complaints.
Brakes can be spongy on first application in the wet, I assume because of the open style alloys so exercise caution on a wet motorway or after you use a power wash on it.
Pity they gonna dress up an Astra as one, but there you go.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 46000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Cavalier SRi |
| Date of Entry | 14th December, 2000 |