1986 Chevrolet Nova review from North America

Some of the interior trim is discolored/fading.

The clear coat on the roof is peeling badly.

The black "paint" around the right rear window is flaking off of the frame.

I had to replace the clutch and the two front axles while on a cross-country trip. (Total cost $930.00)

There are various interior rattles and squeaks (old age!)

I paid $575.00 for this car to replace my previous two-door 1985 Toyota Tercel.

This car's miles are mostly highway miles. The original owner had an 82 mile daily commute 3 to 4 days a week - with 1 or 2 days each week commuting a total of 470 miles!

The owners son-in-law did the routine maintenance - oil changes every 2500 miles.

This car is currently using about one quart of oil every 3000 miles! (Still tight!)

This car is really a Toyota Corolla with Chevy badging! (Uses Toyota "Springer" body sheet-metal instead of standard Corolla body work.)

Obviously owner maintenance has contributed to the car's longevity - but I love Toyota reliability and this had 4 doors and air conditioning.

I get an average of 31 miles per gallon for fuel consumption.