European Dodge dealers can't keep the Caliber in stock

INCREDIBLE!

To me, the Caliber has zero appeal and looks like a car that is lost: does it try to be a wagon, a crossover or an SUV?

— BMW530i (View Profile)

Posted on 9/6/2006 10:09:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

That is an astounding increase in sales.

— PlanoA4 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/6/2006 10:14:22 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

its selling so great because the auto industry is lost and has no direction..its the perfect fit...

— bubbahotep (View Profile)

Posted on 9/6/2006 11:20:37 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

A smash hit that sells 1,100 units a month (three month total was 3,238). Wow DCX just needs a hundred more "smash hits" every year to make a dent in the market.

— MercBasher (View Profile)

Posted on 9/6/2006 11:56:44 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Well at least they have extra's sitting on american dealer lots to keep up with European demand!

— montyz81 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/6/2006 12:26:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I hope some of there "tudes" change when the Hornet comes out. DCX has got it a little better together than the guys at Ford, so give them a some credit.

— tecnopolis (View Profile)

Posted on 9/6/2006 4:07:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

i wouldn't say love, but it is cheaper than the competition.
the diesel is apparently good (its a vw one).

i would take a citroen over the dodge.
http://www.channel4.com/4car/gallery/C/citroen/c4/c4.html

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 9/6/2006 4:14:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Lets hope its not because the only send 2 calibers a week...

— speedracer54 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/6/2006 7:12:08 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

See, American cars don't sell in Europe well for many reasons. But, that is a good improvement.

— chewy (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2006 1:08:59 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Funny i live in UK and go to Europe frequently and i have only seen 2

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2006 11:42:50 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Told you before i have friends who have been offered Mad Discounts in efforts to entice them to choose the Caliber as their company car.
They still chose the 3-Series 330d Sedan. Go-figure :)

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 9/7/2006 11:45:24 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

6 month waiting for the hatchback? There shouldn't be be a waiting period for an american car. This opens many doors for Daimler Chrysler.

— woood (View Profile)

Posted on 9/9/2006 12:05:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Europeans like wagons and hatches don't they? Is the Caliber priced low? Maybe it's because they know MB owns Dodge, so it gets favourable treatment by buyers.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 9/9/2006 1:23:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

This is really shocking. I mean yes, the Europeans are all about cars in this niche but the Caliber is pretty nasty. It's all disproportionate and it's way smaller in reality than it appears in the picture.

— Aldairion (View Profile)

Posted on 9/11/2006 9:36:38 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1