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#64 of 113 Re: Dodge Caliber: Prices Paid & Buying Experiences [renchbnder] by justabeegirl Aug 18, 2006 (1:06 pm)
Replying to: renchbnder (May 02, 2006 8:55 pm) I first started researching this car in March just after I bought my '06 Ram Quad Cab. I heard that Dodge was going to, in a roundabout way, bring back a new and livelier version of the old Pocket Rocket. Intrigued, I started reading about what was starting production, still kind of a concept car. 300 HP in a little 3300 lb. (If that) hatchback?? The more I read, the more I wanted. Feeding two Hemis on a 60 mile per weekday commute was starting to wear on me. Both trucks have paths worn into the Chevron's parking lot. As time went by,(and my savings account got smaller and smaller) I continued my research and found that the R/T, with it's much better estimated gas mileage would probably be the way to go. I might be what most of us consider middle aged; but I still don't like to pay an arm and a leg for insurance. Try paying full coverage rates for three!!   Anyway, I contacted Lithia Dodge in Roseburg and talked to the Gen Mgr about finding me an R/T since they didn't have one in stock. He made some calls and found their sister lot in Eugene had 3; all I had to do was pick the color. Marine Blue; no way; Solar Yellow-that's why I have a Rumble Bee-so Silver Metallic is was. My car has the Inferno Red Dash Bezel and the red seat inserts, too. She also has the 6 disc, in dash CD Changer with the 458W Boston Accoustic MusicGate system. After a stressful day at work, there is nothing like sliding open the moonroof and tuning out to Crue all the way home at decibel levels that sometimes threaten to vibrate the rearview mirror off of the windshield. Lithia has always treated me exceptionally well so when they called me and told me to come pick up my little girl, I wasn't worried about figures we had previously discussed changing. They know I don't pay ADM; they know I rarely pay invoice so when I walked out of the dealership with the trade equity out of my '03 Mitsubishi Galant; ZERO $$s out of pocket, lifetime oil changes minus rebate, I financed a hair over $15,100; I'm not about to b**ch! This is the third brand new car I've purchased from this dealer in 10 months!   Do I feel Lucky; Yeah I do-God Is definitely smiling on me.
#65 of 113 No new Factory orders for now? by mikeorb Aug 23, 2006 (12:53 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 19, 2006 5:47 pm) My sales guy knows I don't want the AWD R/T he has in stock but says that I'll have to wait until the end of the month to place a factory order because they are not accepting any due to backlog.   I could see this being true, but also wonder if the dealer has perhaps reached some dealer-specific limit. I'll call another dealer if I'm serious about the Caliber -- need to test drive again tonight and it is this out the larger Outback -- but was curious if anyone has any thoughts.   Thanks.
#66 of 113 Re: Dodge Caliber: Prices Paid & Buying Experiences [kirstie_h] by jhknight Aug 25, 2006 (4:50 pm)
Replying to: kirstie_h (Apr 07, 2006 6:17 am) Silver caliber sxt w cvt, A/c, cruise, fog lights, package 24d, chrome grille accent, 17 in wheels, touring suspension, has silver dash, gray cloth seats, power windows, power locks. price $17800. Paid too much, disappointed in fuel economy.
#67 of 113 Re: CALIBER ORDERED [jmech] by callaways Aug 30, 2006 (5:42 pm)
Replying to: jmech (Aug 01, 2006 2:06 pm) Just another update. Ordered 6/12/06, factory confirmed order on 6/16/06 and has been in D staus ever since. Still no build date or ship date. Chrysler keeps saying "it is in production with a firm build date" but nobody seems to know what that date is. I suspect it is it is so they can change it if they want.   The wait continues.....
#68 of 113 Re: Prices? [caliber_hmmm] by caliber_hmmm Aug 31, 2006 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: caliber_hmmm (Aug 18, 2006 12:44 pm) Picked it up today - absolutely love it!
#69 of 113 New SXT Price Paid Here 9/25/06 by bluesxt Sep 27, 2006 (6:22 am)
Tampa Bay Florida....2007 Marine Blue SXT, Musicgate/BA/Sirius, Power, cruise, CVT/VVT, 24D pkg, Grey cloth seats (no inserts), ABS, All SRS Bags, 17" wheels, fog lamps, alarm/security group...$19,500 Out the Door ($17,863 plus TTTL). Added extended Warranty to 85000 miles for about $1700 more than that. Have yet to do a MPG calc. as I'm still on the first tank. Great little car IMO, my kids love it, hauls all my gear, golf clubs, etc....... Replies to this message: calibergal (Sep 30, 2006 7:57 am) bigtsr (Sep 30, 2006 8:24 am) calibergal (Sep 30, 2006 1:31 pm) calibergal (Oct 14, 2006 9:18 pm)
#70 of 113 Re: New SXT Price Paid Here 9/25/06 [bluesxt] by calibergal Sep 30, 2006 (7:57 am)
Replying to: bluesxt (Sep 27, 2006 6:22 am) Hi, Chicago here! Ordered SXT on 7-14-06 and just picked up last night 9-29-06. LOVE the car-Sunburst Orange, package 24E, Auto/ABS/Driver Convenience group/Security Alarm/Sunroof/Sport Appearance group w/color inserts/Fogs. 19,670 but paid invoice because the dealer said the car I wanted originally through their website was there, but was sold when I arrived-it was a 30 mile trip to this dealer, and they also gave me a red Caliber loaner until my vehicle came in.   2 issues, cosmetically: 1: NO Chrome Grill as advertised. 2: NO FLOOR MATS-I was not aware that is was NOT a standard feature as I had read. I too reserched this vehicle extensively and was really FLOORED when I found out "Floor Mats" were not on my window sticker. Put in a call to their Customer service to straighten out. Awaiting their response. Other than that, I just love the car and its style; good gas mileage so far. I had the luxury of driving their loaner with the same engine, so I knew how it was going to be when I received my own. Replies to this message: bigtsr (Sep 30, 2006 8:24 am) calibergal (Sep 30, 2006 1:31 pm) calibergal (Oct 14, 2006 9:18 pm)
#71 of 113 Re: New SXT Price Paid Here 9/25/06 [calibergal] by bigtsr Sep 30, 2006 (8:24 am)
Replying to: calibergal (Sep 30, 2006 7:57 am) Hi, I have black SXT 2.0L CVT,security and speed control and also think Caliber is great vehicle for the bucks paid. It's been quite a while now but the 24E doesn't come with the chrome grill only the SXT 24D package,however the basic floor mats are supposed to be included,keep after them or ask for a discount on the slush mats for their well worth it as the fit better and really needed for those Chicago winters. Good luck and welcome to the Caliber club. Replies to this message: calibergal (Sep 30, 2006 1:31 pm) calibergal (Oct 14, 2006 9:18 pm)
#72 of 113 Re: New SXT Price Paid Here 9/25/06 [bigtsr] by calibergal Sep 30, 2006 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: bigtsr (Sep 30, 2006 8:24 am) Hi, and thank you, I really enjoy reading about other's experiences with this car.   I was not aware of the chrome grill only on the 24D package-thanks for the info!   As for the mats, I got the call back and they are going to order me the mats! Did not get even the "basic" ones. I think they changed their tune because I still have to fill out their customer survey.   Now I have to go return the universal one's I bought!   As for the car's mileage I have been reading here, when I had the loaner, it had 858 miles on it-I added almost 500 more in the time I had it-filled it only once-and got 268 miles on it before the chime went on. And that was mostly city driving with a lot of stop and go. True, it's a new engine and all, but still, I found the mileage very good.
#73 of 113 Re: CALIBER ORDERED [jmech] by rog46 Oct 11, 2006 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: jmech (Aug 01, 2006 2:06 pm) We ordered a RT AWD on June 14th and we still have no idea when or if we will ever get the car. My dealer Megee Motors in Georgetown DE told us 4 to 6 weeks and now it is almost 4 months. Chrysler told me if I gave them a VON # they would tell me when it was scheduled to be made. I gave them the order # and the VIN # and still have no idea. I have always had Chrysler products but this experience might cause me to end my loyality to them as I feel they have no concern for their customers.

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