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#17 of 24 Re: Dodge Caliber RT AWD new owner report [c192ps] by 77mac77 Jul 04, 2008 (11:52 pm)
Replying to: c192ps (Feb 28, 2007 7:58 am) I had a Stone White 2008 Dodge Caliber R/T A-W-D made to order last year. It IS an AMERICAN model I bought through the Army/Airforce New Car Sales program. The speed governor kicks in around 130-- I guess.. the speedometer doesn't go THAT far. Took delivery Thanksgiving. Except for slamming on the brakes at 120-MPH to avoid a deer on a German AUTOBAHN, I've had no problems with this car. THAT incident-- by the way, the guy in the PASSING lane HIT that deer with his Porche-- necessitated the replacement of my ABS Unit. Since then, the only problem I have is 'only' getting 23/24 MPG, and having to keep looking at the speedometer to ensure I'm not driving too fast for mating season. I only DISLIKE the headrests on the rear-seat that blocks my view. Driven, now, with backseats DOWN! As I, legally, CAN drive as fast as my wheels will carry me-- and you CAN get my car in a DIESEL (but N-O-T an A-W-D)-- the Mercedes-Chrysler dealer does a very nice job with my services. Only one in Germany I've seen.I have 11111 miles on the car, and put 111 miles on it every day going to/from work. The stereo's EXCELLENT. I L O V E my car. Since there's rolling hills and mountains in this area-- Bavaria-- I picked the right car. It does my pride great-good to be complimented on my car's appearance by people that paid three or four times more than the $24,000 I paid for my choice. Great car! I got EVERY option EXCEPT: the back-up system and the sunroof-- I'm 6'4'' and need the headroom.....BEEEEEEP BEEEEEEP! Replies to this message: habalanche (Jul 05, 2008 6:02 pm) 77mac77 (Jul 05, 2008 10:25 pm) caliberchic (Jul 06, 2008 4:55 am) 77mac77 (Jul 06, 2008 7:30 am)
#18 of 24 Re: Dodge Caliber RT AWD new owner report [77mac77] by habalanche Jul 05, 2008 (6:02 pm)
Replying to: 77mac77 (Jul 04, 2008 11:52 pm) I only wish I could get your mileage with my 07 R/T AWD.I'm lucky to get 20mpg.Most of my driving is around town and unlike you,my commute is less than 5mi.each way.I was stationed in Germany back in the eighties.Bavaria is one of my favorite places.BTW it sounds like our cars are identical except mine is silver Replies to this message: 77mac77 (Jul 05, 2008 10:25 pm)
#19 of 24 Re: Dodge Caliber RT AWD new owner report [habalanche] by 77mac77 Jul 05, 2008 (10:25 pm)
Replying to: habalanche (Jul 05, 2008 6:02 pm) Well, mine is a 2008. Dodge got a lot of bad press: worst milage in its class; can't see out the back window; sluggish; cheap, dumb looking interior... mine's all leather without those gaudy colors. 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!).
#20 of 24 Re: Dodge Caliber RT AWD new owner report [77mac77] by caliberchic Jul 06, 2008 (4:55 am)
Replying to: 77mac77 (Jul 04, 2008 11:52 pm) Glad you love your Caliber! Sorry about having to replace the ABS though. Replies to this message: 77mac77 (Jul 06, 2008 7:30 am)
#21 of 24 Re: Dodge Caliber RT AWD new owner report [caliberchic] by 77mac77 Jul 06, 2008 (7:30 am)
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!
#22 of 24 Dodge Caliber AWD RT, high mil by rtdriver5570 Jun 24, 2009 (7:44 am)
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
#23 of 24 Keep it! by 77mac77 Jun 24, 2009 (9:32 am)
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 Replies to this message: 77mac77 (Sep 07, 2009 11:07 pm)
#24 of 24 Re: Keep it! [77mac77] by 77mac77 Sep 07, 2009 (11:07 pm)
Replying to: 77mac77 (Jun 24, 2009 9:32 am) I guess that I bought my car during an unusual period of American history: 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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