1988 Vauxhall Nova GTE 1600i ohv from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Quick, cheap, fun easy to repair
Faults:
C.V boots worn.
Fuel tank rotten.
Steering rack.
Rear brake drums distorted.
Bottom of doors rotten.
Rear arches scabby.
Front brake disks distorted.
General Comments:
The faults with my car seem a lot, but what can you expect for a car that's 14 years old?.
The engine is fantastic.
The Reliability of the car is great given that she has had to put up with my lead foot and late mornings.
Surprise's and even annoys newer car owners. eg VTR's.
My advice to anyone considering to buy one is that you should get a GSI not a GTE simply because it newer. rot is a issue here.
Watch out for boy racer abuse. (OK me)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 12th October, 2003
7th Jul 2006, 09:14
Vauxhall never bothered to sort the steering column problem with the Corsa (first generation 1995) either, when parking one can feel the the end of the column rubbing against one's foot. No fun.