As you know, lately I've been on a test drive spree, and most I haven't considered important enough to make a topic about. But this one, I remembered a few comments and I wanted to give my take on. Well, today after school I headed over to Saratoga Chrysler Jeep Dodge, and test drove a 2010 Dodge Caliber SXT (aka mainstream) 2.0L DOHC, CVT, sunroof, etc. And you know what? If I had the funds, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I love it. The CVT is MUCH less annoying than the 2.5L Altima (I'm taking critics word that the 3.5L is much better) It isn't FAST, but it can get out of its own way quite a bit faster than my cavalier. The interior was a big improvement in terms of materials over the 2007 I sat in a few months ago.
The ride was smooth and quiet. The 2.0L engine, while not what I'd called "refined" was not too loud, and had a nice "Growl" to it, compared to the focus, fusion etc. There is gobs of interior space, the back seat has lots of headroom, and with the seats folded down it is simply cavernous. Interior materials are once again vastly improved, and though not on par with the fusion, mazda3, it is better than the current focus and cobalt. It looks great to boot. Sound system is epic. All I can say is I love it. If it is still around when I buy a new car, it will likely be near the top of my list. Made in Belvedere Indiana too.
The ride was smooth and quiet. The 2.0L engine, while not what I'd called "refined" was not too loud, and had a nice "Growl" to it, compared to the focus, fusion etc. There is gobs of interior space, the back seat has lots of headroom, and with the seats folded down it is simply cavernous. Interior materials are once again vastly improved, and though not on par with the fusion, mazda3, it is better than the current focus and cobalt. It looks great to boot. Sound system is epic. All I can say is I love it. If it is still around when I buy a new car, it will likely be near the top of my list. Made in Belvedere Indiana too.
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