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Replying to: vrm (Jun 08, 2006 8:15 pm) The Wheelman |
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I bought my dodge caliber in june 07, it has 15000 miles one it and already i have had engine problems such as the engine light coming on and the car stalling for no reason at all, in cold weather I am lucky to get 12 miles per gallon. It has more squeaks and rattles than my old 1995 chrysler intrepid with 240000 miles, these cars are very cheaply made. DODGE CALIBERS ARE LEMONS !!!!!!! Plus they have poor suspension the struts are wore out already, dealer replacing them under warranty. ">
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Yes certainly sounds like a lemon-I guess I am lucky as I have been driving my SXT 2.0/CVT for 1yr-6 months and the only thing it has had are free oil changes and a software update at my request. I consistently get25-28 mpg US with all city driving so I guess I lucked out. |
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Replying to: steve9633 (Dec 20, 2007 5:46 pm) I test drove a 1.8L, 2.0L and a 2.4L and the 2.4T before buying a 2.4T (SRT4). The 1.8 and 2.0 engines sound loose and unrefined; they are American designed and built and seem to be of exceptionally poor quality. HOWEVER, the 2.4L "World Engine" (used by several other car makers) is a very nice engine. I would recommend the 2.4L CVT front drive as a best pick for something that gets good MPG, has lots of interior room and surprising power (173 HP). The Jeep Compass uses the same engine and chassis with minor changes to suspension to make it sit higher off the ground and thus more “Jeep-ish.” The drop in fuel economy and Dodge’s indication that this vehicle is NOT an off road vehicle make the AWD system practical for driving in snow/ice/rain/severe conditions. The SRT-4 (also the 2.4L engine) with front drive gets about 24-25MPG during mixed driving (aprox. after 1000mil of use) and runs 0-60 around the 5.8sec mark (Mopar's low 6's estimate is quite high). But this is probably not something for the wife or reckless teenager, as 50% throttle through 4th gear will let you easily arrive at 120mph if you are not cautious. Torque is abundant and the 155mph top speed is reached in 5th gear with unnerving ease before the fuel control system steps in. I would suspect the unlimited top speed to be something around in the high 160’s or low 170’s primarily limited by aerodynamic drag due to the 5 door body style. The hood scoop, front air dam, and larger wheels also give a more appealing appearance the somewhat bulky looking 5 door design.
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Replying to: greenfox1 (Jan 01, 2008 10:16 am)
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Replying to: ticleve2 (Jan 12, 2008 1:32 am) but we can keep that on the DL if buying an "american" motor is too much for you to handle. Size is basically the only difference. |
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Replying to: trans12 (Feb 02, 2007 8:08 pm) |
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I was curious if any of the problems with the knocking, thermostat, and stalling were associated with the 2008 model Caliber SE or SXT? Robin
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Replying to: pyrodruidess (Mar 06, 2008 11:14 am)
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