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| Performance | 10/10 |
|---|---|
| Practicality | 9.3/10 |
| Reliability | 9.3/10 |
| Value for Money | 9.3/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 9.3/10 |
| Overall Rating | 7.6/10  |
Full review by
fernandezm1974
on 29th Apr 2007
User Rating : 9
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Good Points: Comfortable and stylish car, really good performance from a car of this age probably due to previous owners maintenance, still turning heads on the high street this would be due to the colour (bright yellow), highly reliable and not to costly to replace parts or service and maintain the car.
Bad Points: Some of the lacquer has started to wear and paint is fading. Only recently having intermittent problems with ABS system, not mechanical just the warning light often appears but soon fades. Electric mirrors get sticky and refuse to move often requiring a gentle nudge by hand to get them moving. Leather interior is starting to look a little tired.
General comments: Having bought this car just over two years ago, the car was converted to run on L.P.G (Liquid Propane Gas) which in itself has been a real benefit in terms of running cost (around £0.45 pence per litre compared to £0.90+ pence per litre for unleaded petrol). Although the miles per gallon are equal on either fuel there is a slight loss in power using the LPG.
Overall this has been a FANTASTIC car needing very little mechanical maintenance and has served the purpose it was purchased for, great value for money. (you should buy one!).
fernandezm1974's review and ratings | 205 words
Review by
danny buchanan
on 11th Apr 2007
User Rating : 10
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0
Seeing as I have now owned the 2.0l 8v and now I am the owner of the 2.0l 16v red top which I think is a very good car, I have been told that it is better to change the cam belt every 40,000 rather than every 60,000 that most garages will tell you. It is also a very good idea to have the water pump changed at the same time as the cam belt seeing as the water pump is driven by the cam belt, and if the pump seizes up it could cost hundreds instead of just an extra £30-£40 at the same t ...
danny buchanan's full review | 165 words
Review by
Adnansaleem
on 27th Jan 2004
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+6
The Vauxhall Calibra 16v is a very stylish car this car dosen't look at all bad for its age. It was very well equipped and has some serious bhp from the standard block. I think this is a stunnig looking car & the car very rarely gives you problems if you look after it.
Adnansaleem's full review | 86 words
