Your thoughts on the '08 Caliber SRT

[docutech 10+ year member]

http://www.drivesrt.com/en/dodge_caliber/index.html

With my KIA quickly approaching the 100K mile mark, it is time to think about a new daily driver. What are your thoughts on the new '08 Caliber SRT?

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[Thieroff 10+ year member]

My girlfriend has the base model Caliber.

Its somewhat underpowered and the blind spots are pretty bad.

Good gas mileage, and American made are a plus.

I put 5k miles on it in one week one time and it really wasn't a bad car.

CT

 

[docutech 10+ year member]

The only drawback to this car is the lack of all wheel drive. I have a feeling it will eat some rubber!//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

 

[EnvEe 02 10+ year member]

it looks like a solid car to me, but ive never driven one.

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

As far as a go fast ride, the neon was a better choice.

 

[regal8r 5,000+ posts]

if you're looking into buying a dodge for the lifetime warranty, it isnt good for SRT models. with that being said, if i liked dodges, i would think they are pretty cool. look into a scion tc too...those are badass and cheaper than the caliber...

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Those Caliber SRT's are badass! Friend of a friend has one and the thing flys!

I was actually test driving a AWD R/T Caliber and it was ok, nothing like the SRT. Drive completley different. The AWD was nice, but seemed to me it was just a little slow compard to my ST Focus and getting used to the CVT Transmission was hard. It does have a lot of blind spots and really isn't all that big for a wagon. The factory Boston Acoustics sound system sounded steller for factory upgrade.

Overall, anything is better than a KIA, lol! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif Goodluck with your purchase. I wish I could get a SRT Caliber.

 

[IamDeMan 5,000+ posts]

I wanted one myself, but I don't get discounts on Mopar //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

I'd get a mazda speed 3 over that myself.

 

[DaveT 10+ year member]

I'd get a mazda speed 3 over that myself.

Me too hopefully I will be getting one in the next couple of months, test drove one the other day, twas pure secks.

 

[docutech 10+ year member]

I'd get a mazda speed 3 over that myself.

Thought about the Mazdaspeed 3 as well.

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

Thought about the Mazdaspeed 3 as well.

Do it.

 

[Rmsanger 10+ year member]

The MS3 Ownz the Dodge... I'm looking at it for my next vehicle as well!

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

calibers have one of the CHEAPEST interiors i have ever seen in my life. the panels creek, are all plastic with no comfort.

its an ok looking car outside, but the inside is just a piece of shit!

i would take a 300 anyday of the week over that. and even the mazda mentioned in this thread.

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

Those Caliber SRT's are badass! Friend of a friend has one and the thing flys!
I was actually test driving a AWD R/T Caliber and it was ok, nothing like the SRT. Drive completley different. The AWD was nice, but seemed to me it was just a little slow compard to my ST Focus and getting used to the CVT Transmission was hard. It does have a lot of blind spots and really isn't all that big for a wagon. The factory Boston Acoustics sound system sounded steller for factory upgrade.

Overall, anything is better than a KIA, lol! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif Goodluck with your purchase. I wish I could get a SRT Caliber.

kia and hyundai get a bad rap they really do. however they havent made a piece of shit car since the mid 90's.

they're not as bad as everyone portrays.