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Discuss...

fugly...particularly from behind.




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Yeah i never liked it. Nor do i understand how it can be considered a neon replacement. However the 2.4l S/C engine @ 300hp does sound appealing.

dodge is so stupid

whats going to be there next sport compact

Engines
1.8-liter I-4
--148-hp @ 6,500 rpm
--125 lbs.-ft. @ 5,200 rpm

2.0-liter I-4
--158-hp @ 6,400 rpm
--141 lbs.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm

2.4-liter I-4
--172-hp @ 6,000 rpm
--165 lbs.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm

Transmissions
1-speed CVT w/OD
1-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual
5-speed manual w/OD

Model/MSRP
4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback Base $13,425
4dr Front-wheel Drive Hatchback SXT $15,425
4dr All-wheel Drive Hatchback R/T $19,425

Pros:
+ Engine quality
+ Responsive CVT
+ Quiet cabin
+ Good handling
+ Front- or all-wheel drive
+ Standard side-curtain airbags

Cons:
- Well-equipped version extra $2,000
- AWD on R/T only (early 2006)
- Manual on SE only (early 2006)
- Front-seat side-impact airbags come later
- Stability system comes later

3 words: GOT IT WRONG.

They are obviously playing off of the success of the Magnum/Charger look, but honestly, those are a look for a totally different market. And true to say, what will be there next sport compact? Not this I guess.

-Teske

i think they are trying to be like the mazda 3... which isn't doing very well anyways


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2005 Infiniti G35 Coupe w/ Sport Pkg

Matt Teske wrote:And true to say, what will be there next sport compact? Not this I guess.

-Teske

Rumor has it, the next in line for sport compact is a turbocharged Neon with a bigger 2.4L motor.



Oh wait......

I just got the new Car And Driver yesterday and the Caliber placed second to last in a test of 7 small cars. Now I know that C&D tests should be taken with a grain of salt (and yes, an import DID win the test... the Honda Fit), but you can't deny the facts of the test, which is that the Caliber had the most power of the 7 but was tied for the slowest quarter mile time lol. Heaviness kills.

But they will make up for that with the SRT version.

Rob





Sold 2/2/05

Who cares about the car, I want the fairy...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Z4BTyQkvs&search=caliber
she is teh HAWT




"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about
the former." - Albert Einstein

Consumer Reports is always completely unbiased and conducts their tests in a fair and equal manner. </sarcasm>

Seriously now, a Fit versus a Vibe clone? 2 totally different vehicles.

Discussed.
Caliber
Caliber SRT



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I saw a commercial the other day with a black Caliber and I don't think they are too bad looking of a car. I read on LD9 Fury's post about the engine specs but I also thought they were doing a SRT-4 version of it too?

If I had to choose between the Caliber and the Jeep Compass (same platform) I would go for the Caliber.

Have a good one,
Justin

I don't give a crap what you guys say.

i think it's a good looking car. Inside and out. I like cars that are different (i'm partial also to the Scion xB, and Chev. HHR) and this one doesn't dis-satisfy. I would definitely put that on the list when I get a new car.

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i think it's a good looking car. Inside and out. I like cars that are different.... I would definitely put that on the list when I get a new car.

Agreed!




-John

hidiously ugly!!!!!




Two wrongs don't make a right. Unless you're Chuck Norris.
Then two wrongs make a roundhouse kick to the face.

Yanman wrote:i think they are trying to be like the mazda 3... which isn't doing very well anyways

im starting to see mazda 3's everywhere now.....

all i can say is YAY! more interchangable engine parts for my dodge neon hehe

No really, forget the car, did you see her? (see attachment)

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"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about
the former." - Albert Einstein

GAM (The Kilted One) wrote:Consumer Reports is always completely unbiased and conducts their tests in a fair and equal manner. </sarcasm>

Seriously now, a Fit versus a Vibe clone? 2 totally different vehicles.

It was car & driver.

Its chysler's entrant in the small car market and the neon replacment. Not really car & drivers fault. In the test it did seem similar in size and features to the other 6 compacts. I agree it looks like a station wagon/suv/crossover thingy however.

MiKeDiRnTRuLeZ wrote:I don't give a crap what you guys say.

i think it's a good looking car. Inside and out. I like cars that are different (i'm partial also to the Scion xB, and Chev. HHR) and this one doesn't dis-satisfy. I would definitely put that on the list when I get a new car.

agreed

i just think its rediculous how fast they took this car from concept to production

I actually ran into my old Chrysler corporate rep from when i was working at Dodge on I-195 (not literally) as he was going home, in his loaner Caliber. I'll be honest with you, i was sketchy about the car from the pics but it DOES look a lot better in person. Still not great, but definitely not as fugly as i thought it would be.




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'Nuff said

lilbit01 wrote:fugly...particularly from behind.

sounds like your mom


sorry i couldnt resist

i think they have ugly butts too



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