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24 messages, Last post on Sep 07, 2009 at 11:07 PM
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Replying to: cinglemom (Feb 02, 2008 5:25 am) Caliber boards about the RT models having noisey rear wheel bearing and it seems the general consensus that a bad batch was used in assy and the only way to cure it is have them replaced under warranty." Ahhhh I bet this is my culprit. I traded in my '03 Ford Ranger XLT SuperCab 4x4 for a pre-owned 2007 Caliber R/T AWD just this past Saturday, 2/23/08. Fell in love with it during the test drive and was really looking forward to getting better gas mileage - was also happy to be getting AWD out of the deal. My husband rode with me on my test drive and said he could hear a "grinding", but he stated he had heard it in lots of 4 wheel drive vehicles, he wondered if it had something to do with the AWD. I couldn't hear the noise he was referring to and wondered if he was right, and the reason I couldn't hear it was because I was accustomed to driving 4 wheel drive, even though I did so sparingly. By the time we got it home the noise was much more pronounced and I could definately hear it. It does, in fact, sound like a popping / clunking / "omg something's loose" kind of noise, especially when going over bumps. I still have the remainder of the warranty on it, and I also got an extended warranty when I bought it - taking it back to the dealership tonight, anxious to see if this is my problem. I'm going to ask them about it - thank you for posting this information! Aside from that, I LOVE this vehicle!!!
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Replying to: cal_libby_er (Feb 25, 2008 10:48 am) rear wheel bearings on the RT models. |
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Replying to: c192ps (Feb 28, 2007 7:58 am) |
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Replying to: 77mac77 (Jul 04, 2008 11:52 pm)
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Replying to: habalanche (Jul 05, 2008 6:02 pm) The MPG are GREATLY affected by what kind of gas I use. I get decreasing milage at lower-grades of gas. The best milage [I get] is between 55&75MPH. I didn't want to brag, but there IS a dormant volcano in my backyard, so I really DO need that extra ummmmph from all four wheels. You'd be surprised how many people THINK 4WD and AWD is the same. Cannot count the 4WDs that I've seen stuck in deep snow around here with the front left and rear right... just a spinnin'! Later! Thanks for the reply. Saw a $250,000 car the other day on the way to the PX... wow! Still wouldn't trade (insurance, ya know!). |
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Replying to: 77mac77 (Jul 04, 2008 11:52 pm)
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Replying to: caliberchic (Jul 06, 2008 4:55 am)  I forgot: Remember when I said "I got all the options except...."? That DOES include the trailer-package [excludes hitch]. That extra-large oil-cooler is a MUST in Europe-- and I've absolutely NO intention of actually TOWING anything. The Engine heat guage rarely goes above 1/4-up. Glad I have a 'government job,' I'd HATE to pay the $8-a-gallon my GERMAN neighbors pay. It's TRUE, you C-A-N-N-O-T spin the tires, but ALL those four tire sure DO hold those James Bond winding-roads even in icy/snowy roads. Can I say it again? I love my 2008 AWD Caliber! 
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HI is there anyone out there with high Km or Miles that are having any major problems? I'm about to buy out my lease and I'm at 40 000 km and not sure if I should buy the warrenty  2500.00 bumper to bumper. Can anyone help? Thanks |
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 I've got 35,000 miles on my '08 Dodge Caliber RT AWD. The ABS went out-- replaced under warranty when the car was about five months old. Had two lug bolts pop-- replaced for free... live in GERMANY, and drive the car +/- 100MPH all the time. Great car. I DO keep the backseat down and out of the way-- at my height [and no kids] it just blocks my view trying to see over the backseat headrests. Wouldn't trade my car for ANY rice-burner. Period. "Big Mac" Germany
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Replying to: 77mac77 (Jun 24, 2009 9:32 am) 1.} -- I paid cash. 2.} -- I do NOT qualify for any of those stimulus-checks since my wife's German. 3.} -- I did NOT get $4,500 for BUYING my AWD 2008 Dodge Caliber, RT. 4.} -- Despite Consumer's Digest; Car & Driver; et al HATING American cars, I bought a Chrysler. 5.} -- I live in Europe-- there ARE other choices. ................................................................................- ....................................................... THAT said, my 2008 Dodge Caliber, All-Wheel Drive, RT-- with 40,000 miles-- is S-T-I-L-L being driven at 100 to 120 MPH, for 100-miles, daily. Like I said before, at MY height, it's best to keep the backseat down because of blind-spots, but, OTHERWISE, excellent car!  
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