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[–] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I once had a loaner from a dealer that was a Dodge Caliber. Ugly as sin and the transmission was definitely on its way out. That car was just a struggle. It was a reminder why I will never buy a Chrysler product.

[–] Jarix 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I am not defending that car.

Not good practice to use a loaner or rental as a reference. People drive those like they are trying to break them. And dealers will use a shitbox as a loaner because it is a shitbox

[–] [email protected] 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

This was an unofficial loaner that was for sale as a used car by the dealer…so they were actively trying to sell it.

[–] Jarix 2 points 9 months ago

Like i said im not defending that car, was meant to be general advice.

I work for an autoparts company processing returned parts. Im the guy that inspects and rejects (if thats even worth noting).

If they were willing to use it at all as a loaner, it was probably a problematic vehicle. Even the highest quality vehicle will have some units that someone didnt put together well. Dodge is not a top quality builder to start.

But that all aside im very happy to hear you wont be buying one anytime soon

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

The CVT in the Caliber is crap even when it's brand new

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I test drove one when they first came out. The salesperson was telling me about the continuously variable transmission, and how revolutionary it was.

"It's a new technology? From an American car company? In it's first model year? Ok, no thank you."

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

"New technology" is just asking for trouble. Always wait till 3rd or 4th gen if you want all the kinks worked out, especially if it is something expensive like a car.