1986 Chevrolet Nova Hatch review from North America
"I love Toyotas!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gas gauge doesn't work over 1/2 tank, but accurate under 1/2 tank.
Exhaust was very rusted.
A/C doesn't work.
Clutch is going.
Stock stereo would come off and on.
General comments?
I drive a lot. I deliver pizza and work for UPS 20 miles from my house. I've had the car for 4 months and put 12000 miles on it already.
This car gets very good gas mileage. I get 30+ around town and 37 on the highway with 4 people in it.
I'm 6'2" and fit in the car more comfortably than my Gram's Chevy Cavalier.
The clutch is starting to go, but I was told this before I bought the car, and it's still going after 12000 miles.
The engine gets the oil changed EVERY 3000 miles and doesn't burn oil.
This car meets my expectations, because I owned a 1986 Toyota Corolla before this which is the reason I bought this car. I had the Corolla last year and put 55000 miles on the car in that year I did little to it besides maintenance. It blew the head gasket with more than triple the maximum weight for cargo and passengers while going over a mountain it overheated and the head gasket blew 700 mile later.
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| This car is a great bargain and very reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Carb Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 148000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 9th June, 2006 |