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Replying to: bigtsr (Dec 29, 2006 11:46 am) Basically I followed the same breaking procedure as you and was amazed at the improved performance. If the truth were known I might have been a little rougher. My 2.0 liter at 10,000 km snaps to attention on the provincial highways when passing at 110 to ++. Just changed to 5W30 oil for a cooler engine because I find that my driving calls for extended periods of idiling. Seems to run a bit cooler. I am more impressed with the car the more I drive. |
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(Wasn't sure where else to post this!) Make : DODGE Model : CALIBER Year : 2007 Manufacturer : DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V493000 Recall Date : DEC 22, 2006 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Potential Number Of Units Affected : 62369 Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS. Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F50. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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K & N has just came out with an air filter and an air cyclone kit for the '07 Calibers...I've bought mine online last night!
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Replying to: lexan1965 (Jan 31, 2007 11:19 am) 
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Replying to: caliberchic (Jan 31, 2007 5:27 pm) |
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Replying to: lexan1965 (Jan 31, 2007 11:19 am)
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I just found out the dealers are now recieving cruise control kits for Calibers. I'm getting mine installed next week at the dealers. They promised me I could have it at cost when I bought the car as it was the only thing the car did not have that I wanted at time of purchase. They are living up to their end of the agreement!
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Replying to: lexan1965 (Mar 03, 2007 1:53 am) 
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| Caliber included in "Most Disappointing" list (others on the list are Jeep Compass, Dodge Nitro, Toyota Yaris, and Chrysler Sebring). Caliber related items include "sluggish acceleration", "engine and road noise", "poorly finished interiors". Elsewhere in the CR issue is mentioned "fuel economy wasn't impressive.'. | |
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Do I care what CR says? I can't remember how long it took them to realize that the inventors of the FWD minivan had a good idea and decent product....The Caliber is is not perfect, but I doubt many others cars in its price range are quieter or safer. Other econ-boxes simply can't compare with the Caliber's versatility or style. For what I paid I'm still happy with the purchase after more than one year. I'm picky about my cars and I've had no significant problems, even though mine was an early production unit.
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