Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1.2 Merit 3d (1987/E) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Not much standard equipment. Basic car.
Costs
Very cheap parts. Lots about at scrap dealers for even cheaper parts.
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On the road
Driving
Fun handling. Awful gearbox ruins the experience.
Performance
Sluggish but not too bad for a 1.2 and only 45 bhp.
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Living with it
Reliability
Only let me down once when it was a really cold morning.
Image
Girls car. Cheap, tacky. Not very poseable.
Comfort
Seats are okay. No room in the back. Pedals and steering are heavy.
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Security and Service
Security
Door locks.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
New distributor.
Other
Replacement stereo (tape player broke in old one).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes