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CD Review
CD talks very highly of Caliber, I am not able find the comparison.
Don’t expect to see many $13,985 Calibers. Most of the samples we drove were close to, or above, $20,000. That’s far too pricey for a conventional small sedan, but the Caliber’s high-riding, brawny-lad muscularity is a whole new thing at the price. Sure, technically, it’s hexed as a hatchback, but that doesn’t keep buyers away from small SUVs. Looks like DaimlerChrysler has carved out another niche.
What about the chrome gas door? Does it work like the 1967 GTX gas cap?
What is up about these recent prices on the Caliber? Did I score huge when we bought our R/T the first week of March or what? Repeat price $19500 plus tax & title!!!
ps todays fillup netted 25.6 based upon gas recpt. It went up .6!!!! Hopefully after 5,000 miles and synthetic oil goes in it will increase to 27 or so!
My Caliber is getting 29-30 MPG. I do not put my foot into it much and the RPM seldom goes above 3000. If your running more throttle, the CVT will choose lower ratios and higher RPM and you could get less MPG.
C&D said the CVT was unruly at full throttle and the 1.8 had a ton or torques steer... Most economy car buyers don't run a full throttle and the 1.8's haven't even been in full production yet to my knowledge... The "automotive elite" seem out of touch again.
I am impressed with the smooth operation of my 2.0 CVT.
We have been putting 10 gallons in at 250 miles for the mileage readings. We have filled several times already in the three weeks of ownership. We average 400 miles per week.
There are two scuff marks in the paint already from the gas cap swinging down when putting in gas. Not complaining, jut commenting so maybe Dodge will correct it in future editions. They did ask for feedback.
The reason we get 25 to the gallon right now is because we have the R/T AWD that is rated at 23-26 from the factory. I am very happy with the mileage we are geting.
Our 02 town & country only got 19.2 based upon recpts. for the 20,000 that we owned it!!!
Still have not got an answer regarding "In Channnel" vent visors. I do NOT like the rear Dodge ones at all!!!!
Overall I am VERY VERY satisfied with the R/T. My wife is too, so that's what counts!!!!!! (it's her car)
We really wanted a caliber to replace the Town/country. It just so happens that they had the R/T coming off the truck when we got there. I wanted my wife to have 4 wheel disc and ABS along with decent cargo room (we have one child). I guess I could have got the SXT with ABS without AWD, but oh well.
I really notice the power difference in the mid-range RPM only. If I use the autostick it seems like it would kill the 2.0. The 2.0 SXT is only two wheel drive and 290 pounds lighter. There is the slight advantage in the midrange that might come in handy when fully loaded with cargo. I hope I am not jaded after driving so many versions of the Cailber at different dealers, the R/T was at the last dealer and we got there within 40 mins of closing
Too soon to really tell the difference, even after test driving at least 8 different ones. the AWD does kick serious butt in traction by seat of the pants feel.
When I get my SRT(hopefully) I will surely know. Honesly the car really jut gets up and goes with the CVT Kudos to DODGE on this one!!!
If you want REAL fuel economy you beter get the 1.8 with 5 speed or order the 2.0 with 5 speed even the CVT 2.0 is way better than the R/T, but no AWD (YET).
The R/T will never get the FWD fuel economy, EVER!!! I hope I stay at 25 with ours, but 90% of driving is highway for us (65+ mph)
Just remember these are not High performance cars yet. The R/T is just the better traction of the two right now!!!
Dodge has introduced a remarkable replacement for the Neon. The all-new 2007 Dodge Caliber draws the best elements from hatchback, wagon and minivan designs, delivering a vehicle that doesn't truly fit in any existing category but does a lot of things quite well.
Motor Trend Review
I think the Detroit News also did a review recently, along with an article about a young-married couple who just bought a Caliber. You can probably find it by searching their site if you want: www.detnews.com
I guess there is good and bad to every car but I just don't know if I should buy this car or keep looking!
Upcoming Commercials for the Caliber... let me know if this link doesn't work
Katie, I am still surfing for a new car, but still have Caliber as number #1. I am Checking out the VW New Golf that is due out soon. There are just so many choices. I plan to keep this car for a long while so want it to be the right choice.
P.S. I love the "Moon Dog" commercial. The last little dog is a Papillon, which is what I have!! My mom says I can't get the Caliber because I have a cute dog! haha! :P
Also note, my previous message, the Caliber engine has a timing chain, not a belt. None of the imports have this zero-maintenance feature to my knowledge.
Besided black the orange was the only color I would have gotten so I am taking a chance on it.
All of the dealers around here, if they got any Calibers in stock, got base models in silver or white. Blah! And then add to that they sold them immediately it is impossible to even see one in person.
The one we test drove was actually already sold and being held on the lot for delivery. We got lucky.
The down fall of ordering it was that the money factor and residual value for our payment wasn't locked in and our payment will increase anywhere from $20 to $40 more than we were quoted at time of order. Which really sucks!
Oh, I got the driver convenience group solely for the temp display. I love knowing the temp. It's probably not really worth it but we added just about every other option so it made sense.
We are getting 6.5% from GMAC as our money factor on a lease.(I know, I know...don't lease, but we never keep our cars longer than 3 years and we are rolling over some neg. equity and that's the only way it works)
We are paying $19,500 but that's with title, tax, etc. plus we added about 6 extras to it.
Once I get it I will come back and let you know how it handles.
Here are some on Ebay OEM. Doesn't indicate whether or not they are in Channel or not. If you find some let us know where, as I will be putting these on my Caliber too.
Also, what is a four banger?
(Not a car buff).
Thanks!
yes, that is one aspect of it. It is basically whenever the engine overpowers the front wheels. So any time you accelerate hard through a turn can also produce torque steer.
Also, what is a four banger?
4-cylinder engine.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
these are not in channel, I have been emailing companies who make the products and no response yet. But hey it is a new car ya know!!!!
Anybody want my set of window vent visors????
Just drive to the local ice cream stand and order vanilla. You'll be surprised how good it tastes and how good you look eating it standing next to the Caliber....
It's not that I want to mess with perfection or be "in style", they really do cut down wind noise and rain dripping in when you crack the windows for venting. Also helpful for leaving windows open in the heat.
Had them on the 91, 92, 95, 98, 2002 Town and Countrys and some Neons.
Where did you get your Caliber? we got our R/T at Strongsville Dodge, they always have a great selection.
As for my gold '79 T-Top Trans-Am, that car was a true classic. I bought it new ($7,500) and it depreciated only $1,250 over 4 years and 60,000 miles. It rattled, leaked, used space poorly and the chassis flexed dangerously at the firewall. But it was fun to drive and it always turned heads. I sold it myself in one day for book price as I used to do with all my cars. Try doing that with any American car these days, even if they are made better.
That reminds me. I'd like to see longer warranties, especially on the well made imports and certainly on MOPAR products with their track record from years past. Chrysler couldn't afford to offer 7/70k on the stuff they've put out in recent years while Toyota and Honda easily could but don't. That's two points for Hundai/Kia's 10/100k.
It's suppose to be Orange but as you can see(well maybe it's my monitor) but it looks red and the inserts in the interior are hideous.
I am praying that it's the persons camera or my computer settings as we are getting the matching interior and it looks really bad in these photos.
Maybe it's your monitor, but my monitor shows the color just as it looks on our car.
Hopefully you like it!!!
When I ordered the car I was looking in the book and thought the interior would be styled like the picture of the R/T with the black color seats, the one with picture of the carbon fiber dash applique. I had no idea it would be slate grey!
I hope it comes in before the rebate offer ends!
The good news is my husband likes it. He is so super picky about cars and only drives muscle cars but he liked it as soon as he saw it and sat in it! He hates my Camry and hates to drive it even more so I am glad I will have a car he likes.
I have to find outside financing though because they offered me 7.7% and I think that is not very good considering how high my credit score is. They said their financing isn't as good as local banks so I have to look around I guess. I also have to start organing my mp3 player!
And as a side note, I have other good news!
I got my scores back from my teaching exam I took 5 weeks ago and I PASSED! Horray!!!!!
Today is such a good day!!!
The Steel Blue is the darker color, which is what I have.
If you don't like the color when it comes in, your dealer should allow you to get a different car - they can certainly sell "your Caliber" to someone else.
I wanted a red car, but after ordering, I found out it had the tan interior, which I really did not want. We easily settled on a Steel Blue Caliber with the gray interior that was "on the way."
Dealers should be willing and able to get you what you want. Don't feel bad about asking - its your money.
Also, when you order a car, DCX gives you the rebate in effect when you ordered it or when it gets to the dealer, whichever is higher.
Yea I saw the Canadian website had the 2 blues mixed up, that was weird. It confused a lot of people and I know at least one person who ordered the wrong color because of it!
Where can you buy the cover separately?
we'll have to start calling you Mrs katiescaliber now!
I am a sub teacher , hoping to get credentials within the next couple of years. I am the co-teacher in a school for autistic kids, in the K-3rd grade.
YOU SHOUlD BE VERY PROUD! :shades:
ps...have you seen the marine blue in person? is it as "creamy bright" as the site shows. it looks really pretty!
have fun!
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