1997 Vauxhall Calibra 2.0i 16v Ecotec from UK and Ireland
Summary:
An affordable everyday sports car
Faults:
Oxygen sensor went at 93,000 miles, but the supermarket has recently admitted liability for this due to dodgy fuel.
Engine cooling fan switch broke, but this only cost 15.00 pounds to fix.
Other than this, nothing more than regular maintenance issues have gone wrong with the car.
General Comments:
This car is seriously quick and handles like it's on rails.
If you want an affordable sports car that you can use everyday, buy one of these. Under everyday driving conditions, it costs as much as a normal family car, and yet if you push it a bit it is an excellent ride, but won't guzzle the fuel.
Never want mine to die, will keep it forever as it is the best car I have ever owned.
And still looks excellent for a car which was originally released in the early 1990's.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 29th December, 2007
23rd Jan 2010, 12:23
If you love your Calibra & are having persistent faults, you have probably got 'a bad 'un'.
I've had 4 now & I love them. My 1st was a pig, but the other 3 were great. (I've still got one & would get another without hesitation). Dirt cheap to run & you can pick one up for 'pocket money'. Petrol consumption is brilliant, & most of all, they still look like a car!
Sell it & buy another!
Check no sensor lights showing. HAPPY motoring!