1992 Holden Calibra 2.0 from Australia and New Zealand
Summary:
Unreliable good looking car
Faults:
Ignition module continually failed, replaced several times.
Power sunroof never seems to want to work.
Interior is not the best quality.
General Comments:
Although this is a top looking car, with a reasonable amount of power (Commodores are too quick for it though), it is the reliability which is a serious problem.
Parts are way too expensive, and the handling is good when not on the power, with power on, under-steer and torque steer is very annoying and can be plain dangerous.
On a number of times, putting full power on meant the car would suddenly dart off to one direction through no movement of the steering wheel.
This is a car that should be left to those who reallylove their Calibra's, as no one else could put up with this rubbish. Thankfully, I only owned the car for less than 4 months. If you're an owner, or planning to buy one, get out now, while you can.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th October, 2003
10th Oct 2008, 07:33
I've owned one for near 2 years and yes, it is very typical. Great when it is working, a nightmare when it isn't.
However, I don't think the under steer & torque steer you've reported is inherent. I think it might be worthing checking:
1. Tyres. Quality makes a huge difference.
2. Alignment & camber.
3. Shocks & springs.
11th Dec 2008, 03:16
I've owned my Calibra for 5 years, and unfortunately it has had many problems, such as the timing belt going not too long after I had it replaced (I had it replaced precisely because I was being careful). It also has a habit of randomly stopping and stalling when it wants to, a very temperamental car to live with.
12th Oct 2003, 23:28
Totally agree, whilst it is a good looking car, the Calibra is a car that is nice to drive providing it is not driven too hard - front wheel drive and lots of power don't mix too well. More a cruiser than a sports car. Wouldn't recommend to anyone unless they were prepared to spend big on highly likely problems.