1977 Chevrolet Nova review from North America
"Perfect First Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission went at 150,000.
Bumpers rusted out.
Small rust whole under driver side door.
Heater core needed replacing at about 165,000.
Electrical problems.
Normal maintenance.
General comments?
Great looking 2dr hatchback.
The car never left me stranded despite loosing all the forward gears. I just drove the five miles home in reverse.
The engine was very strong for a six cylinder. The speedometer only went to 80, but I got the needle all the way to the R for reverse (estimate that to be about 120) and she was still gaining. Best passing car I have owned despite owning two cars with V8 power.
Positraction made it reliable in the winter. I was following a plow truck that went off the road and I just kept on going. Just had to get a little speed going to make it up the steeper hills. Studded tires all the way around also helped.
Got 21 mpg.
Big enough back end to sleep in, and I did just that on one occasion.
I wish I hadn't sold it, but didn't have the money to fix it up after two accidents kept the body from passing inspection.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1977 |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 250 straight 6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 123000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 173000 miles |
| Previous car | Nova None |
| Date of Entry | 18th November, 2005 |