Speedometer cable has been replaced twice.
Rear window defogger stopped working around 80K miles; contact pulled away from window. Local mechanic unable to re-cement successfully.
Timing chain replaced at 100K miles.
Clutch replaced once.
Air conditioner *still* working - no service needed.
Replaced headliner at 90K miles.
Recovered seats at 130K miles.
Normal maintenance has been about the only real cost for the car.
Everything except the rear window defroster still working.
Would like more acceleration - noticeably reduced around 140K - but still does the job.
Try replacing the AAP Diaphragm connected to the carburetor. This part is a common replacement in these engines when they get about that many miles on them. Toyota used to only offer replacing the entire carburetor ($900) to cure this issue, but now sells the part individually :) Since all "our" Nova's have 1.6-liter 4alc Toyota engines....call your local Toyota dealer, they will know what your referring to. Part costs about $50...quite pricey for a real small part but it's well worth it. Don't know how much to install though. I replaced mine myself. Good luck!
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