TRADE: PT for CALIBER??

[calicranberry]

my folks are out here for a vacation, and rented a calliber (they requested a cruiser), and it is not near as nice as my five year old cruiser. it feels cramped inside with the small windows, the cvt is strange, and the engine is loud and drones on and on. when the caliber came out, my wife and i looked at them and were not impressed, and now after living with one for a few days i feel my initial impressions were right.

also, unlike the cruiser, the caliber has done poorly in comparo tests in many of the car mags. (and as mentioned, in consumer reports...)

i'd say if you want a new car, get a deal on a newer cruiser and keep on cruisin'!

[Christea77]

This thread cought my eye because DH and I were choosing between the PT Cruiser, and a Caliber. I personally liked the look of the Caliber, but when I test drove it, I felt a little closterphobic. I felt like I couldn't see. Some friends of ours bought one, and then traded it for a magnum. they said the Calliber had no power. I am loving my PT Cruser, but the MPG isn't as good Just thought I'd share.

[mjb457]

OK I like my PT alot accept for the MPG,,,, Just thought the new Caliber may be a bit better and as useful(cargo area etc,,) and with Chrysler's new waranty a no brainer anyway all thoughts considered,,thanks MJB