Faults:

Car stalls when starting the car straight after a journey, but I have rev the engine and seems to fix it. Apart from that no major problems have occurred since ownership.

General Comments:

Sexy looking car, why Vauxhall stop making this model only god knows.

This car is so reliable even with high mileage.

A stunner to admire, look and own.

Very cheap to buy for a expensive sporty look.

I am going to buy another newer Calibra.

Faults:

My head blew at 102,000 miles.

The tappets started to knock at 98,000 miles.

Apart from that, the car is in good nick.

General Comments:

The Calibra is one of the sweetest sexiest motors you can buy for the money. It's quick, generally reliable and comfortable.

It is a real head turner if you get the right modifications done to it, although the Cavalier-like handling and dashboard are the only things that I don't like. Apart from that, it is a real sexy sports car and very affordable.

Faults:

No problems so far.

General Comments:

A big jump up from a 1.6 Cavalier, I have had lots of fun with it. My plan now is to add a sports exhaust, big wheels and a body kit.

Faults:

Exhaust.

Head gasket.

Suspension.

Excessive tire wear.

Cambelt.

General Comments:

Still an attractive car even by today's standards, but the 8 valve is definitely not recommended. Sluggish off the mark and very poor when it comes to cornering. Mainly suitable for motorway or "A" road cruising at speed.

Recently the price of Calibra's has fallen through the floor making them accessible to boy racers which is why the insurance is very high.

Ignore what some say, this is not a Cavalier SRi. They are half the price and much faster, but if you want something different that still turns peoples heads get yourself a Calibra 16v. I intend to.

Faults:

Smell of petrol vapour in cabin.

Misfire.

Temperature gauge not working, needs further investigation.

Cuts out at junctions.

Steering column worn.

Steering bushes needing constant atention.

Engine mounts, clutch, starter motor and rust on front edge of bonnet and rear arches.

General Comments:

I thought a full main dealer service history meant something...., not when it's from Vauxhall.

It looks fantastic and people say why did I sell it, but now I drive a Golf GTi and people don't believe me when I say it's a better car.

Faults:

After 70,000 mile service it was found that there was a damaged head and it had to be renewed at a cost of £400. The suspention bushings were broken.

General Comments:

All round good quality car but when something big goes wrong it is dear to get fixed, especially by a Vauxhall dealer.

Faults:

Intermittent 4x4 warning light comes on then you have no 4x4 until you switch off ignition and restart car. Seems worse in summer.

General Comments:

Great car.

Faults:

Suspension bushes were worn at last road test, the exhaust is about to go, and there are some rust spots on and around the bottom of the doors. Small leaks in the sump gasket and the rocker cover gasket; only cost 20 quid to get fixed.

General Comments:

Performance is ok; car is quite noisy approaching the red line; but hey, it does have an 8v engine. The original exhaust has now lasted 65,000 miles, which is good, but it's now starting to sound a bit rough. No major problems with car, and it looks fantastic! (especially in white!)