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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 02:18 AM
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Well my mind is not yet set on this decision. Still talking it over with the wife and will be making my choice soon. I'm trading in my tC for either the bB when it comes out or going back to Dodge (I know, 5 letter word). Looking at the Caliber r/t or even the Srt-4 model when that comes out.
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Old Aug 12, 2006 | 03:40 AM
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Don't go with the Dodge!!! I have seen the Caliber in person and it didn't do it for me. Buy an xB!!
Old Aug 12, 2006 | 05:44 AM
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The only Dodge worth buying (when it comes out) is the new Challenger. :drool:


Or the Viper if you can afford it.

Serious though, go test drive the Caliber. I haven't heard too many good things about this car. My friend actually bought an xB or the Caliber.
Old Aug 12, 2006 | 06:11 AM
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The Caliber looked great in the commercials... seeing it in person really turned me off to the whole deal...
Old Aug 12, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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Just the name "Dodge" alone should tell you what you should do if you ever think about getting one. Waka waka waka!

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I test drove an xB last week, just for the heck of it. Holy crap that car is fun to drive.
Old Aug 12, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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come to the box side
Old Aug 12, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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Ok, ok. I'll take some more test drives and measure the two again. Like I said, I'm waiting for the Srt-4 version to come out at the end of the year as well as the Rs4 bB version. Then we'll see. Thanks all.
Old Aug 12, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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Like Kkawana said... It's hip to be square... But then again.. I have to say, the challenger is AWESOME!!

Better dodge than ford
Old Aug 13, 2006 | 04:29 AM
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I think the xB interior takes some getting used to, but it's very user friendly and ergonomic. I think it looks good, too..
Dodge interiors have always looked and felt really cheap to me. It's a big reason I've never bought a Dodge.
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 05:17 AM
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the srt 4 is known by oh so many for ungodly boost lag... steer clear of that car... i drove an xB and its pretty fun id say that over a dodge anyday... biggest beef with dodge is i had a g/f who owned one and when she turned left her dome light came on... great cars im sure.
Old Aug 16, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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I think the 2 door truck with a 6 speed and V-12 is kinda cool... 6mpg isn't so cool.... the rest of the line doesnt do it for me.... the challenger is pretty badass.... I am pretty excited about the comming changes for Scion...
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