1991 Vauxhall Nova GSI review from UK and Ireland
"The best hot hatch around"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket blown twice.
Engine re-built.
Wheel bearings changed on both back wheels.
New radiator.
Welding on both rear arches and drivers door.
General comments?
This car by far the most exciting little car I have ever driven.
I won't pretend that she is the smoothest drive in the world as she isn't, but that is what makes her so exciting.
And yes this car is seriously quick off the mark, I have owned her for 9 years now and I have still never been beaten off a set of lights and that's with no modifications being done.
It's true that Nova's are prone to rust, but it doesn't cost much to get some welding done.
It is a very cheap car to run (insurance costs and petrol), parts are easy to get hold off and very reasonably priced.
All in all this car is a real head turner and a real joy to drive and after all these years I still get people leaving notes on my windscreen asking if they can buy her!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 61000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 173000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 16th July, 2006 |