moparman53

the really bright blue high beam light
the clutch (can they be adjusted so it doesn't immediately grab as soon as you start letting it out?)
I know there were a few more things, but I haven't driven it since Wed.

monstab757

The clutch squeek. I had the dealership lube the spring but it still squeeks. The water that retains in the hood after you wash it.

GreaseMonkey

There's a TSB on that. It requires removing the clutch linkage and lubing the push rod. My dealer serviced it several months ago and it hasn't come back.

I don't like some of the rattles the car makes, the e-throttle sucks when getting it out of first gear, and the EVIC and odometer buttons are in a terrible spot.

Besides that, I love everything else about the car.

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'08 Caliber SRT-4
'02 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100
I'd rather be on two wheels than four.

dakman

The biggest thing I don't like is the rear wiper. I want to pull it off but need something to fill the hole in the rear window.
BTW, I test drove 5 CSRT's since january and everyone besides the one I bought had that hard to take off with clutch. The clutch in mine is smooth as any manual car i've had and a breeze to take off easy and drive in stop and go traffic? Don't know why buts it a different world as far as the clutch. I do have that squeek and didn't know of the TSB, guess I'll get it in for that.

Jaeoneda

Is there a site that lists all the TSB's? Might find it before a reply but all help is welcome


I don't really care for the rubber molding wraping the edges of the hood. I hope maybe one day they make a mod for it. I'm scared that if it sits in the sun too much dry-rot will take into effect. Other than that good to go!

moparman53

Here's a few more.

The EVIC buttons location. My Magnum had them on the steering wheel and you could go up or down, not one way like ours.

The scrawny hand brake lever.

All but useless cup holders if the cup has a handle.

Left vent freezes my knee. I'm 6' 4".

No sound deadener. This car is noisy on certain roads.

Nothing really major, and there's lots I love about it.

Averaging 23-34 mpg, the way I drive. I haven't been on a road trip yet, so I know it'll do better.

How fast it'll get to 80 mph. And above.

The all-around appearance. An orange R/T parked next to me the other day and the only thing that was the same was the roof, windows, and doors.

This is the first stock car that you can actually hear the exhaust.

ronbright66

the EVIC push button location - worse than trying to use a cell phone

water drains onto the engine through the hood vents when washing the car or when the hood is raised afterwards. we've been having a drought since buying the car, so not sure what happens when caught in one of our "texas" downpours.

first car i've owned in 12 years that didn't have a compass.

sure is fun to drive!

BigDaddySRT

You should have gotten the SRT Option Group II.

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2008 Caliber SRT-4 Sunburst
Blue Plate Special
ED Intake
Recaro Baby Seat
2005 Suzuki SV1000S
1997 Neon ACR Challenge Car
McKenna Cage and all that jazz

GreaseMonkey

Yea, that's a necessary option box to check.

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'08 Caliber SRT-4
'02 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100
I'd rather be on two wheels than four.

Dernt

I don't care how scrawny it is as long as it keeps the car from rolling down a hill!

I have yet to see a cupholder that can accomodate a handle

Close the vent, ya giant!

Dynomat that thing and cut out all the noise. It's what I did in my Toyota.

Ever been in a Vette, Viper, Magnum SRT, Mustang Cobra, etc..? Plenty of exhaust noise. But yeah, for a 4-banger, it's definetly a first.