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21 January 2004, 06:19 PM
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Why don't you challenge him to a game of Scalextric? 
In the hands of drivers of equal competence and away from the public highway, the Impreza would be the quicker car by a margin, both in terms of acceleration away from a standstill and in performance on a track.
However, which one of you wins any "race" would have more to do with your respective abilities as drivers (and willingness to take dangerous risks on the road) than any difference in the cars.
In the hands of drivers of equal competence and away from the public highway, the Impreza would be the quicker car by a margin, both in terms of acceleration away from a standstill and in performance on a track.
However, which one of you wins any "race" would have more to do with your respective abilities as drivers (and willingness to take dangerous risks on the road) than any difference in the cars.
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21 January 2004, 08:28 PM
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Not only is your scooby quicker in a straight line, You will totally out handle him as calibras handle like bananas. They are just cavaliers in party dresses.
21 January 2004, 09:40 PM
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The Calibra was the BEST car I EVER owned .... its a bit dated now, but come on - looks wise the Calibra stomps all over the Impreza!! 
Speed wise the Impreza wins, but, get this - I always got about 40mpg out of the Calibra! Oh, I yearn for those kind of figures again!
Reliability was an issue - my cylinder head was porous, Vauxhall knew it was but chucked it into the car anyway!! They offered me £600 off the dealer charge of £3000 to sort it out!!
I will NEVER buy a Vauxhall again, not that they care particularly
But do not underestimate what the Calibra was in 1989 when it hit the streets - it looked a $million and cost the same as a Cavalier to maintain, what a combination! Capri for the 90's!
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Speed wise the Impreza wins, but, get this - I always got about 40mpg out of the Calibra! Oh, I yearn for those kind of figures again!
Reliability was an issue - my cylinder head was porous, Vauxhall knew it was but chucked it into the car anyway!! They offered me £600 off the dealer charge of £3000 to sort it out!!
I will NEVER buy a Vauxhall again, not that they care particularly
But do not underestimate what the Calibra was in 1989 when it hit the streets - it looked a $million and cost the same as a Cavalier to maintain, what a combination! Capri for the 90's!
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22 January 2004, 02:24 PM
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HATE to agree with Pete but the Calibra Turbo was quite a car in its day. No Impreza for sure, but a dozen years ago...?
Mine would outrun my boss's Cossie Saph and thrash him on top end, and his Cossie also got stolen three times, while my Calibra was never touched (nobody knew how quick they were).
Not sure about 40mpg, but mid-30s for sure. Pete's gold wheels must have had reduced rolling resistance, or something
But today, the Impreza would pi55 it (unless it's Bob Rawle's - he had a very quick Cailbra indeed!).
Richard.
but the Calibra Turbo was quite a car in its day. No Impreza for sure, but a dozen years ago...?Mine would outrun my boss's Cossie Saph and thrash him on top end, and his Cossie also got stolen three times, while my Calibra was never touched (nobody knew how quick they were).
Not sure about 40mpg, but mid-30s for sure. Pete's gold wheels must have had reduced rolling resistance, or something
But today, the Impreza would pi55 it (unless it's Bob Rawle's - he had a very quick Cailbra indeed!).
Richard.
22 January 2004, 02:35 PM
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Cant believe people are even comparing the two. Its a vauxhall, even worse than fords !!! My mate's CT was crap and as for fuel economy... 35 -40 MPG?!?, he was lucky to get 28MPG but fair enough he ragged it everywhere.
Was and is still a piece of junk.. IMHO
Mr Smash, next time your mate says anything, just laugh and shake your head at him in disbelief and rest assured that the two cars dont even deserve to mentioned in the same sentence
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[Edited by Jay_bee - 1/22/2004 2:40:41 PM]
, even worse than fords !!! My mate's CT was crap and as for fuel economy... 35 -40 MPG?!?, he was lucky to get 28MPG but fair enough he ragged it everywhere. Was and is still a piece of junk.. IMHO
Mr Smash, next time your mate says anything, just laugh and shake your head at him in disbelief and rest assured that the two cars dont even deserve to mentioned in the same sentence
J
[Edited by Jay_bee - 1/22/2004 2:40:41 PM]
22 January 2004, 02:48 PM
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The Impreza is faster but I dont hold with all the Calibra bashing, it was a good car in its day. By far the most interesting Vauxhall of its era, in fact apart from the droop snoot Firenza possibly the best looking Vauxhall of all time. Not saying much I know but nevertheless a decent motor.
22 January 2004, 02:58 PM
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best looking Vauxhall of all time
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22 January 2004, 11:04 PM
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I was once out accelerated by a Calibra Turbo mind it was spitting proper flames and I was driving a Mondeo V6. but once got to top end went past him like he ahd broken down lol.
22 January 2004, 11:41 PM
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the calibra engine is pretty reliable apart from pourus heads and can be easily tuned to 350bhp but even think about a quick gettaway and the transmission will melt. I had a cavvy and loved it but it's no where near the scoob.
23 January 2004, 10:03 AM
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All this vauxhall bashing on a subaru site LOL, don't foget GM part owns fujitsu Heavy industries which in turn owns Subaru, so the next time you knock a vauxhall don't forget what your sitting in
As for the original question, depends if the caliba's standard or not. If it's running a Phase II or above kit then be prepared for humble pie, Mmmm pie........ in a straight line and top end, suspension needs a bit of Koni lovin, but they can be made to handle.
[Edited by Pie_n_Chips - 1/23/2004 10:04:52 AM]
As for the original question, depends if the caliba's standard or not. If it's running a Phase II or above kit then be prepared for humble pie, Mmmm pie........ in a straight line and top end, suspension needs a bit of Koni lovin, but they can be made to handle.
[Edited by Pie_n_Chips - 1/23/2004 10:04:52 AM]
23 January 2004, 10:25 AM
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Thats like saying if you own a Jag, you might as well be drivin a mondeo or if you have a Ferrari its going to have punto parts!! Thats just lame 
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[Edited by Jay_bee - 1/23/2004 10:26:53 AM]
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[Edited by Jay_bee - 1/23/2004 10:26:53 AM]
23 January 2004, 10:26 AM
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if you are talking about a front wheel drive X type jag then you may as well be in a Mondeo- he has a point.
23 January 2004, 11:35 AM
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This thread is scaring me.
Should I see my Subaru?
Surely a Calibra is no match for the Subaru.
Next I might have to watch out for the Cavalier SRi's, and those 16v Escorts too.
Should I see my Subaru?
Surely a Calibra is no match for the Subaru.
Next I might have to watch out for the Cavalier SRi's, and those 16v Escorts too.
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