Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very good value if you do your home work and find a good un-boy-raced Nova. Still plenty around.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Parts available from scrap yard ormotor factors. Very cheap parts.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Easy to drive easy to park soft suspention.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Will keep up with 05 plate cars not the fastest Nova, but it is a 1.2.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    20.000miles in 6 months not missed a beat.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Boy racer image, but a good relaible car better than Fiesta or Clio.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very nice seats soft nice suspention not the highest spec nova though no electric windows or central locking.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Door locks not so good would recommend fitting a alarm system.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Sometimes not willing to give you the time of day.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Good strong engine can be a little load at higher revs

    Other

    Rear wheel bearings nothing else in 6 months

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes