1978 Chevrolet Nova review from North America
"Good basic transportation"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just replaced brakes on it and the springs sagged due to age. They do rust if driven in the winter.
General comments?
You will not kill the 250 inline 6, one of the most reliable engines ever built. They are basically bullet proof. The power was adaquate for basic transportation and the gas mileage was about 18-20mpg.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1978 |
| Year of manufacture | 1978 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 250 inline 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 53000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Firebird |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2005 |