Vauxhall Nova Saloon 1983-
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cheap and cheerful little car.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    All parts are cheap to acquire.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Firm ride with reasonable handling.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Powerful and economical compared to rival 1.2 models.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very reliable - only requires servicing.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Gaining credibility with younger drivers.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Interior is better than most cars of this age.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Just locks so requires additional security.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hard to comment as I service it myself - it's all user friendly underneath.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems at all. Very reliable.

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No