1986 Chevrolet Nova Hatchback review from North America
"Lots of fun to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Timing belt
water pump
cv joints
exhaust system
struts
air conditioner
General comments?
It holds up very well in rear end collisions. A Ford truck hit us at about 35 m.p.h. while we were stopped, and we only had a dent in the tailgate and a broken tail light! I have a homemade exhaust system on it, and it sounds pretty good. I found out that wheels from a Plymouth Reliant will bolt right up to it. I have new struts at all four corners, and it handles pretty good. It is starting to get a little bit tired. Some days it will only run on three cylinders until it warms up a little, but it runs fine after that. I am going to enjoy it until the day it dies.
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| A cost-cut rendition of a great car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 207000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 23rd March, 2003 |