what about truck driving? My grandpa used to be a truck driver.

 

So YOURE to blame

 

thats on the farm when i gotta run grain. my CDLs are still up to date. but since i went to Honda i haven't been in my truck as much.

 

no blame it on A shift .
always when someone got a crappy Si, RDX or Accord motor. I say it's A shift's fault.
I'm on B-shift for 10 years probably. as i say doing "a night in the hole"

 

You have all the time in the world when you live in the land of make believe like our resident failed abortion.

 

Having driven the RT, I can vouche for the interior quality and design being the worst I've ever experienced....and I actually think it's a step down from the Neon.

Honestly, the only Chrysler product I might be inclined to consider would be a Dodge Ram.

 

Your wife sounds awesome if she drives stick and makes comments about torque steer.

 

Shit for 18.5 I would get her a g35 or something japanese or european.. American build is a bunch of crap. I wouldn't say all but a significant amount..

 

I got an email from a local dealer (that I assume is being closed) with 7-15k in discounts on cars trucks and suvs.

The deals are nothing short of astounding.

I deleted it without a moments thought of buying.

 

I have to admit, she is pretty car savy. Her Accord is a V6 Sedan with a manual transmission. She has never owned an automatic car. Since, I couldn't find a used car I liked that wasn't beat to shit we decided to get her a new ride and I will take her car.

After her experience at the Mazda dealer yesterday I think she may scrap the new car idea.

 

I understand where you are coming from. But I figured since the domestic cars are available on the cheap we would at least consider purchasing one.

Of course, the feedback from this forum, and after her test drive confirmed her thought about domestic cars. She has an interest in the Mazdaspeed 3, but the salesperson was giving her the run around yesterday and she walked out. Of course, the doushe called me to try and convince her to come back in and buy a car. I told the doushe that was between her and him, since this is her car, and her purchase.

 

try another dealer. all dealers aren't the same.

 

Use the internet and e-mail different Mazda dealers. She can describe what she wants and that she's looking for the best deal. Make sure to say in the e-mail that she is ready to buy the best deal she can get. Make them compete against each other.

 

From another thread, I didnt feel like retyping it.

 

My mom rented one, its a rattle box and the seats felt like they were made of recycled McDonold's cups.

 

Heck...I drove an Avenger for two weeks and that was torture.

 

In some way i hate the interior, but I like the shape of the exterior. Honestly its just a angry looking Neon.

Found these off google

I think the wing is too much and the red calipers are a little too much







(lol sorry for thread jack)

 

good to know she doesn't like it.

 

Don't forget:

bicycle
scooter
roller blades
walking

But seriously, someone I used to work with bought a Caliber brand new off the lot and a month later the engine blew. Don't get it!

 

That BLOWS!! Literally. We have requested online quotes from various dealers within 50 miles of our home on a Mazdaspeed 3 and are waiting for feedback.

Hopefully, this crap will be over with be this weekend. I just want to get her a new car and call this sh!t a day.

 

Pass

 

Don't waste your money.

 

We have a 2007 Chrysler Pacifica and it is a pretty solid car. No squeaks, rattles, or creaks despite its "below average" rating on Consumer Reports. Its definitely not a sports car. I busted out laughing the other day when I went to pass a Isuzu Rodeo on a two lane road. I pressed the gas pedal all the way down, and it felt like I was still in 3rd gear. In its defense, its not the lightest thing either.

It does get good gas mileage though for its size. Averaging 24-25mpg.

 

I have rented a Caliber once. It was a base model with a very anemic engine. It was loud under light acceleration. Pedal to the metal and it released a very loud WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA A because of the CVT.

LOL

 

Did you try the Subaru dealer? She might like the WRX. But the Mazdaspeed3 is a good choice.

 

Could not have said it better myself.

 

dodge caliber = trash.

complete waste of money

 

 

i missed the part about this car being for your wife...if my spouse tried to stick me in a dodge caliber, i'd drive it straight to the lawyer's office to sign divorce papers, then off a fucking bridge. if you love your wife, act like it. get her something worth driving that won't fall apart or kill her in an accident...or kill her with embarassment from being seen in the thing.

get her a honda accord, acura TL, TSX, or even a new model honda civic, mazdaspeed3, WRX, STi, EVO, Lancer Ralliart, soooooooo many better choices than a Caliber. hell, i'd rather have a skateboard with handlebars.

 

 

I rented one a few years back in FL, happened to be when it first came out. It sucked bad. Not like I had high expectations for it, but there are so many other cars that I would go for before choosing a Caliber (Even other American cars, Cobalt, etc..)