Review of the new Dodge Caliber

Robert G · Post by **Robert G** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 4:10 am

The Car Connection has a review of the new Dodge Caliber.http://www.thecarconnection.co....html

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 4:20 am

Quote Â»Yes, there are five-doors aplenty on the market, including the Focus, Mazda3, Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix, and Hyundai Elantra. But none of those vehicles come only as a five-doorHmm, last I checked, the Vibe AND Matrix come ONLY in 5 door body styles.Idiots.

Robert G · Post by **Robert G** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 4:55 am

I thought the same when I read it, although the writer would probably refer to the Toyota Corolla sedan as essentially the four-door version.

frostyGT · Post by **frostyGT** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 5:51 am

I really like the outside of this car, but that dash looks terrible to me.

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ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:22 am

yeah the interior is plretty stark. the rear cargo space looks just like a vibe. cool in-dash (in-glove compartment) drink holder, though

Puckman27 · Post by **Puckman27** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 6:44 am

that car is such a rip-off of the vibe. the overall shape is almost the same, the shifter position is dead on the same, the cargo area is the same. as for dodge in general, why would you replace your cheap-o 4-door neon with a cheap-o wagon?? and who told them that the durango look was a good one, cuz a lot of there cars/trucks are getting that look.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 8:07 am

Chrysler (Dodge) seems to be the only "American" car company making any money. Of course, how do you define "American" these days.

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 8:26 am

the styling of chryslers and dodge aren't the best, but their fit and finish has vastly improved. if anything, mitsubishi made the vibe 15 years ago. they called it... i don't know. someone please?

Cougar Vibe · Post by **Cougar Vibe** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 8:57 am

Maybe you're talking about the Mitsubishi Mirage AWD Wagon (it was taller than the regular hatchback). I think it had an "Expo" designation/decal too.

joatmon · Post by **joatmon** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 9:05 am

Quote, originally posted by ragingfish Â»Hmm, last I checked, the Vibe AND Matrix come ONLY in 5 door body styles.Idiots.did seem obsessed with the "only as a five door" concept, but I am not sure if the reviewer is saying that is a good thing for the Caliber or a shortcoming. Perhaps as a neon replacemenet, the reviewer thinks it should also come as a sedan. Vibe still beats it on MPGs

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 1:48 pm

Quote, originally posted by mcgusto82 Â» if anything, mitsubishi made the vibe 15 years ago. they called it... i don't know. someone please?I had a 1993 Pymouth Colt Vista Wagon which was the same as the Mitsubishi EXPO LRV or something like that. It had one right side sliding door - like a minivan. They were all discontinued after 1995. Mitsubishi also made one that was a little larger that had four doors like a regular car plus the hatchback.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Mon Feb 13, 2006 2:02 pm

yea i agree thats a vibe rip off, clear and simple.

MACMANIAC · Post by **MACMANIAC** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 9:58 pm

Yeah, they called it the "expo" in the U.S. They also marketed it as the Dodge Colt Vista Wagon. http://auto.consumerguide.com/...0217/I saw a caliber yesterday with Michigan tags (manufacturer). Did'nt look too bad in person. No thanks though.

jake75 · Post by **jake75** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:09 am

Quote, originally posted by MACMANIAC Â»Yeah, they called it the "expo" in the U.S. They also marketed it as the Dodge Colt Vista Wagon. http://auto.consumerguide.com/...0217/That red one with the silver cladding is exactly what I had, 1993 version. Had a 2.4L, AT but no remote entry or power windows. Cost me about $13,500 new plus tax which is about what I paid for my better equipped 2003 Vibe after discounts and rebates. My then 24 yr old son totaled that Vista Wagon soon after I gave it to him in Aug. 2000 hitting a concrete post in a parking garage while answering a cell phone call. He wasn't hurt and I think the transmission was going so it probably was about to be mechanically totaled anyway. My guess is that it had about 80,000 miles. Insurance settlement after $500 ded was $4,200. More than I thought is was worth.

mcgusto82 · Post by **mcgusto82** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 8:19 am

Quote, originally posted by Cougar Vibe Â»Maybe you're talking about the Mitsubishi Mirage AWD Wagon (it was taller than the regular hatchback). I think it had an "Expo" designation/decal too.yup, tht's what i'm talking about. the mitsu version has the 4 doors.there's one that parks around here. i see it almost everyday. looks like the original vibe. concept of the small sporty wagons anyways.

Vibe_dude · Post by **Vibe_dude** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 12:15 pm

my 2 cents.........they can keep there vibe wanna be.....will fall apart just like there neons did and do...no thank u anbd at that price for there entery level car.lol no way

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