2009 Dodge Caliber - Q&A
how does a 2007 dodge caliber fwd drive in snow compared to an all wheel drive model?
my fiance is looking to buy one, and wants all wheel drive but they are more expensive than the front wheel drive model. Her concern is winter driving but if there are no major problems in snow then we can settle with a front wheel drive model Read More
- yes anything in front wheel drive goes real good in the snow not as well as all wheel drive or a 4 wheel drive vehicle but still the caliper does well in the snow,with the right tires on it and a good driver they will do real good,there's a few of those around where i... Read More
- I have the 2007 in all wheel drive. I really had no problems in the snow. It's a little different than a fwd. Took some getting used to. I found going up hills was different. Sometimes you had to keep a constant speed. If the speed varied just a little bit, you would... Read More
- She would be fine with a two wheel drive they do just fine in the snow and a lot easier to handle if you go into a slide on an icey road. With gas prices the way they are she would get better gas milage on the 2 front wheel drive then the all wheel cause its 4 wheel... Read More
- yeah all wheel drive is great in snow due to all four wheels are spinning and on an fwd model the front tires are spinning and it would suck to get stuck in the snow where only your two front tires will spin
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Does the 2008 Dodge Caliber have the illuminated cup holders like the 2009?????
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2009 Dodge Caliber SXT w/ Sport Appearance Package, 2.0L Engine, Automatic w/CVT Transmission? 1 answer
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I'm looking to buy a Dodge Caliber. That is so true. I was only thinking that it would be a good idea because I hear the warranty is suppose to be great and also they are dropping the prices on...
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i have a dodge caliber sxt sport and want to change my bumpers and hood and i like srt4 bumpers can anyone please answer or suggest thankyou awaiting positive response
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every body is telling me it sucks well whats wrong with it ??
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Specs: Select a Trim
| 4dr HB (4) | MSRP | Invoice | MPG City | MPG Hwy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4dr HB SE Specs | $16,460 | $15,498 | 24 | 30 |
| 4dr HB SXT Specs | $17,850 | $16,777 | 24 | 30 |
| 4dr HB R/T Specs | $20,295 | $19,026 | 23 | 29 |
| 4dr HB SRT4 Specs | $24,840 | $23,208 | 19 | 27 |
Why should I also consider these?
If you're looking for an economical hatchback, the Nissan Versa and Kia Spectra5 should also be on the shopping list.
The Versa in particular is very roomy inside, yet costs a bit less—at least in terms of sticker price—than the Caliber.
The Spectra5 is more fun to drive than the Caliber, and either of these vehicles is more refined than the Dodge.
The Vibe and Matrix are mechanically identical to each other; between the two, we like the styling of the Vibe a bit more.
Most of this field fails to achieve top marks in safety across the board, though you might also consider the slightly smaller and more expensive Honda Fit; it's surprisingly roomy inside.
