1988 Chevrolet Nova Base review from North America
"Best new vehicle for reliability I've owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Not much to complain about, has a Toyota engine in a crappy NUMMI body and interior.
Paint terrible, lousy interior fit & finish, mis-matched everything -- and still it runs like a top.
Likes tires some, has some small engine compartment wet spots, but nothing dangerous, yet.
General comments?
Toyota builds great engines, the UAW sticks them in crappy packages (or did in 1988 anyway).
The later Prizm is also highly rated, same deal (Toyo motor, NUMMI shell).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 std Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda GLC |
| Date of Entry | 2nd November, 2002 |