The Dodge Caliber came out in 2007-08 and I planned from the start to get one because at the time gas-saving economy-sized vehicles were all the rage. So I did my research and decided on the caliber because it isn't too small nor too large, they're within a reasonable price range for people seeking a nice ride that won't break the bank, and it's actually a fun car to possess. They also came in a range of non-traditional colors, although the color I wanted at the time was not in stock (burnt orange). I feel my decision to go with silver was a better choice ultimately because it blends in and attracts less wanted attention from you know who! ;-) There's also ample space to carry large items; I've had 2 adult 22+ speed bicycles inside at once, and on other occasions have carried a 27 inch apple desktop computer, moved mid-country from the east coast to the Midwest/south with the car loaded with half of my house's possessions, a small/standard sized barbeque grill, and several pets.

When I originally bought the car, there were only two used cars in the crossover category. The Caliber and the Pontiac vibe. Vibes kept their value better than the caliber did, so those were all out of my price range. I have since learned why the caliber does not hold its value like the Vibe does.