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Author: Subject: Dodge Caliber as daily driver?
Fred W B

posted on 20/1/13 at 11:25 AM Reply With Quote
Dodge Caliber as daily driver?

I'm starting to think about getting a newer car to use as a daily driver. While not a car I initially considered I'm seeing 2011 and 2012 Dodge Calibers advertised at what looks to be a good price for the spec level.

Anybody have any experience with them? Am I mad to consider one?

A quick google shows some water leaks issues on early ones but hopefully that is sorted on later models

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[Edited on 20/1/13 by Fred W B]





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mookaloid

posted on 20/1/13 at 01:33 PM Reply With Quote
I don't think they are very well thought of here - particularly if you actually like your driving

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britishtrident

posted on 20/1/13 at 01:38 PM Reply With Quote
At one stage in the UK the dealers had them on Bogof (Buy one get free)





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posted on 20/1/13 at 01:43 PM Reply With Quote
Horrible machines... avoid!





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Fred W B

posted on 20/1/13 at 01:46 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks for responses.

The later ones had an improved interior and 2.0 and 2.4 petrol engines. Guess I must take one for a drive.

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JoelP

posted on 20/1/13 at 01:57 PM Reply With Quote
You have to wonder why they are so cheap. No one wants them!






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GonzoRacer

posted on 20/1/13 at 02:24 PM Reply With Quote
They don't have a very good reputation at home either, Sir. Some of the newer Chrysler products (cars) and their Ram trucks seem to be good quality, but that era of Chrysler product, not so much...





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morcus

posted on 20/1/13 at 06:35 PM Reply With Quote
I still think it's funny that a car company can be taken over by FIAT and as a result make better put together cars, that said alot more has gone wrong with my ma's PT Cruiser than did with my Panda.





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atm92484

posted on 20/1/13 at 08:47 PM Reply With Quote
I would run away from that one very quickly thanks to the terrible build quality and driving experience.

I had one as a rental for two weeks and it was terrible. I would rather walk or hitch hike before having to deal with it every day.





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deltron63

posted on 20/1/13 at 09:23 PM Reply With Quote
NO NO NO !!!!!!!!!!! i work on them , rubbish
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Fred W B

posted on 18/2/13 at 07:31 PM Reply With Quote
Bit of a belated reply but thanks all for the comments. Taking them to heart, and after considering Audi A4s (too much mileage / age at my budget+ concerns with cam wear), Chev cruze (bit boring), Volvo S40 (I don't think I,m old enough yet for a Volvo) amongst others I finally came to my senses and bought this





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[Edited on 18/2/13 by Fred W B]





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Fred W B

posted on 12/1/14 at 06:11 PM Reply With Quote
I've not keen on the wheels on this car, so I finally got around to having them painted satin black, which I think improves the look considerably.







Just not sure if I should have the centre caps done as well (with a silver "H" or leave them like this?





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[Edited on 12/1/14 by Fred W B]





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Xtreme Kermit

posted on 12/1/14 at 07:54 PM Reply With Quote
Looking good Fred. You could invert the black and white lettering...
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