CATS Motors hints on introduced Dodge Caliber soon...

**Jun aka Pekto** · August 6th, 2006 04:28 AM

Originally Posted by M54 Powered

i have one of them things...it's actually quite roomy in the back, although hard to get in and out of like most other 2-door cars. i'm about 6'0" and 180, and i can fit comfortably in the back unless Yao Ming is driving. i would agree that the back seat of a Sonata would be much roomier though.

I could've sworn I saw a 4-door 330ci. But, all the pictures I see on the internet are the coupes. But, you own one. So if you say it's roomy enough, that's good enough for me.

As for the Caliber, I think it's just the right size. I'd like to see another engine option though, specifically the 230hp 2.4L turbocharged four of the PT Cruiser.

**empy** · August 6th, 2006 08:01 AM

^ there are 4-door 330's my friend. they are called the 330i. the 'c' in 330ci denotes (2-door) coupe. so the 4-doors are i's and the 2-doors are ci's.

it's merely decent, not great. but comfortable enough imo.

**ronald_m** · August 6th, 2006 08:14 AM

Another american crap,I'm wondering why many filipinos are into american cars, Little they know it's a piece of ****.

**Jun aka Pekto** · August 6th, 2006 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by ronald_m

Another american crap,I'm wondering why many filipinos are into american cars, Little they know it's a piece of ****.

While I think the quality of Asian cars are better overall than American ones. I've seen my share of Toyotas and Hondas stopped at the side of the road with hood up and the less-than-a-year-old V6 Altima of my wife's friend had to be towed from her garage to the nearest Nissan service center. It had to happen right when we were deciding to buy a new midsize. That incident automatically took the Altima out of my wife's consideration and I almost cried (well, I was crying inside).

**Jun aka Pekto** · August 6th, 2006 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by M54 Powered

^ there are 4-door 330's my friend. they are called the 330i. the 'c' in 330ci denotes (2-door) coupe. so the 4-doors are i's and the 2-doors are ci's.

it's merely decent, not great. but comfortable enough imo.

I remember now that it is in fact a 4-dour and it read 330 ci. I think the owner (one of them young college boys) put a "c" there himself. Why? Who knows. I remember staring at that car for a very long time. That bimmer has such a handsome butt

I'll try to find the owner and ask what's the deal with the "c".

**redorange** · August 6th, 2006 02:15 PM

Originally Posted by jim

kaya plastic is to make the price cheaper. pero if you are going to buy one for keeps, why plastic? :twak:

It's considered an entry level model line, most people who buy this car will most likely not keep it forever. The Caliber replaces the Neon which was used by alot of college kids or new college grads as their first brand new car and would move on to another car as economics permitted.

**wren** · August 6th, 2006 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by redorange

It's considered an entry level model line, most people who buy this car will most likely not keep it forever. The Caliber replaces the Neon which was used by alot of college kids or new college grads as their first brand new car and would move on to another car as economics permitted.

also, expect it to be a very popular rental car. it's kinda funny, dodge is advertising it as an anti-cute vehicle...like that's a good thing.

**oldblue** · August 7th, 2006 05:41 AM

Originally Posted by ronald_m

Another american crap,I'm wondering why many filipinos are into american cars, Little they know it's a piece of ****.

hindi naman. owning american cars have its advantages also. the only reason why some people perceive american cars are pieces of **** is bec. these cars cant stand the road conditions here. what can you expect? these cars were designed with the 1st world type of roads in mind.

sino ba naman mag-aakala na American car designer/engineer na mag-stop and go and birit ang mga tsikot nila dahil sa mga PUVs and jeepneys here.

only reason why jap cars are perceived as durable is bec. parts are cheaper and have ample supply.

**niky** · August 7th, 2006 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by ronald_m

Another american crap,I'm wondering why many filipinos are into american cars, Little they know it's a piece of ****.

Uh, how many new American cars have you driven? And have you driven the Caliber? Unless you can prove that the Caliber is indeed made entirely of human fecal matter, please refrain from making such comments.

While US build quality and interiors (the Caliber being a good (bad?) example of the latter) may still lag behind, there are US cars that are actually quite reliable and rugged.

While other members may swear from time to time if they get upset or excited, please, don't overdo it.