Vauxhall Nova Hatchback 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Old now, but still a classic.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Soooooo cheap now!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good, but some occasionally strange noises.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    I've never been beaten off the lights by another 1.4! Even 1.4 16v! Excellent acceleration & top speed 130mph!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad... had a few issues but nothing that wasn't cheap to fix

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Too boy racer for my liking but I still love it, the classic shape!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good comfort from the Recaro style seats.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Stupidly expensive when a scrap yard will do the exact same parts for a 1/10 of the price!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Blew a spark plug & a fuel pump but only cost £27 for both!

    Other

    Electrics in the car break down after a while, in-car light has broken, clock light broken & the sun visor lights are stuck on permanently!

    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