Who uses their nova everyday?

[novalovingned]

Im currently building an A reg mk1 nova. When its finished i dont want it to be hiding in a garage for 8 months of the year. I obviously wont run it in the winter months.

Who else runs there nova for most of the year everyday? If so what engine?

[LEWI007]

My nova im still building, its near enough immaculate, i plan to finish it and pass my test and use it daily. its an E Reg.

But ill be a puff with it and take the wings off every now and again and be cleaning the wheelarches out and stuff lol and always polishing it.

[Rick Draper]

LeeH lol

[burgo]

ITS A ****ING CAR!!!!!!! they are designed to be driven come rain or shine.

[srs1]

me, xe track slag all caged to hell.
blind spot on motorway is awsome.

only nearly hit the same van 3 times in a week. lol

[bmw156]

mk1 F reg here, driven everyday rain, snow, shine, cold, dry, you name it its been through it.

1.2 engine btw

[novalovingned]

ITS A ****ING CAR!!!!!!! they are designed to be driven come rain or shine.


Thank you for your answer to a question that never existed :thumb:

[Welsh Dan]

When I had a nova, I drove it every day and kicked its 1196cc head in.

[Riggy]

lol dont think they are that many off us that drive them daily now...

a few years ago i loved havin a daily nova , now i think its horrid. wouldn't have another for a daily unless it was for financial reasons etc , but the fact that i dont drive it daily makes me love it even more when it does come out .... lol

[AlexW]

I drove mine everyday when it was on the road and it was working. But its currently in bits again and i dont intend to put it back on the road untill summer probs, simply because i have another car to use now.

[burgo]

Thank you for your answer to a question that never existed :thumb:that was my way of saying because im normal i use my car everyday so i did technically answer it. and its quite obviously 1.2 power

[novalovingned]

More than i expected already. Good to see not every nova on png is either in bits or in conours condition sitting in a garage most of the year :)

[djshaggeh]

I use mine everyday, its got an e16se.

[comptoncj]

I used mine every day for about 6-7 months, and nothing went wrong with it couldnt believe how reliable it was. then took it off the road for a Corsa C and everything goes wrong so as soon as the convertibles done it will be my every day car again :)

[daverobson]

mines every day, can only just afford it lol,
only got 1300 too

[Bubba]

everyday rain shine snow salt storms

1.3 raw power

[jakeufton]

use mine every day for the last year now, only problems so far are the head gasket and alternator. mines a 1.2 h reg 32,000 miles

[Tommy_nova]

mines used daily 1600 gsi long as you look after it keep it clean and well maintained alls well.

[Rysee]

Erm I try but had to walk to work last 2 days:(

[Angus Closier]

To be honest if your worried about taking it out in "the winter months" that will be most months in England sadly. Novas should be out and about driven. Pointless having a really nice car if no one ever sees it....

[Jack]

210bhp 3.0 V6. Used almost everyday, interchangeably with the Celica. Its interesting in the wet.

At the moment in fact its sat on my driveway whilst the Jap machine has the nice dry garage lol

[blue_peg_16v]

i have a novavan as my everyday car and my loon turbo will go in the garage at the end of the month when tax runs out untill national weekend van will go once vectra is running again too uncomfortable for a 500 mile round trip twice a month to see heather

[Rysee]

i have a novavan as my everyday car and my loon turbo will go in the garage at the end of the month when tax runs out untill national weekend van will go once vectra is running again too uncomfortable for a 500 mile round trip twice a month to see heather


200 miles is the most ever done in a Nova, wouldn'y fancy much more, just the drone of a backbox with no baffles used to annoy me on the m'way

[blue_peg_16v]

diesel van does it on £40 it is a nightmare but my gsi vectra will be more pleasent

[Jack]

And cost you twice as much lol

I think 150 miles is my range max for the Nova. The seats are comfy as hell but I had epic back pain after coming home from MK. I think that may have been due to the odd lead foot syndrome though lol

[doey106]

i was planning of using mine everyday but decided to buy a 1.2 to drive round atm im doing about 70 miles a day and plus my water pump has gone on my xe so its delayed putting her back on the road lol

[wwmnw]

I use mine everyday as its the only car I own, its a C12NZ on 98,6300 or there abouts, has a sticky lifter, blowing exhaust, tyres are a touch too wide, suspension is too stiff, timing is retarded a bit too far (although it pulls better now than it did before) and one of the headlights needs sorting out (the reflective stuff inside the light fell out of place)

I very very very nearly got 6 points and £120 in fines due to the tyres and driving the wrong way up a one way back street. Gimp/lewi, you can keep sunderland to yourself, never again am I driving my car down there.

[ant_tay]

Mine is my Daily drive E reg GTE with and XE in 60 mile trip for 5 days a week just for work and then all the running around in between and it lasted a year and the head gasket has gone but should be fixed by the end of this week so i will be back in it again :thumb: absence realy does make the heart grow fonder

on another note this was my 1001st post yay for me

[Asa-James]

i used to, then did the "other cars" phase where i had some boring stuff (mk2 golf gti...*yawn*) and bought my latest nova as a p[laything with the cav as a daily. i honestly can believe i used to run one day to day! altho saying that the other half has been using it daily for the past 3 months and has fallen in love with it lol

[Lee H]

Ran my xe Nova everyday for pretty much 2 years then decided too much work was needed for MOT so did an xe corsa instead for work.

Corsa is so much comfier and handles better.

[MattBrown]

Ran my xe Nova everyday for pretty much 2 years then decided too much work was needed for MOT so did an xe corsa instead for work.

Corsa is so much comfier and handles better.

I heard you run your let nova everyday aswell? lollollollol


Lol, my roadcar is used and abused every single day, 18k miles since I passed in may:)

Love my nova:thumb: lol

[Shaun]

Mine isnt finished yet but dont intend to drive it every day

occasional sunday or sunny day and the odd track day hopefully

built it as a toy not an everyday car

:)

[amggsi]

If I had to use a Nova as an everyday car I think I'd crack up, they just aren't a pleasant place to be all the time!!

I could use the Manta or Ascona as an everyday car though, can't get over how comfortable they are considering their age!

[sparkie1401]

i will use mine as my daily driver if it ever gets finished

[sport]

Would never go back to a nova everyday not just because of weather but due to there being no comfort features fitted.

[Rysee]

My nova has coilovers tbf it isn't comfy but i love it. I sold a Corsa Sport that was lowered and I still thought it a jelly car

[xe Dan]

i use mine every day but am on the look out for a better every day car

[blue_peg_16v]

And cost you twice as much lol

I think 150 miles is my range max for the Nova. The seats are comfy as hell but I had epic back pain after coming home from MK. I think that may have been due to the odd lead foot syndrome though lol

nope i have an lpg kit

[Nova_Tek]

Used to drive the Nova everyday (before it blew the HG) Non stop everyday for 4 years, rain, shine, sleet, snow etc Never missed a beat, started first time everytime in the freezing cold even with the K&N on with no hot air feed :) Serviced on a regular basis and looked after. Engine was a 1.2 carb.

If the car has been adequately protected from the elements like waxoyl etc under body, is servced on a regular basis, paint has been polished and protected and isn't thrashed day in day out then it will be fine.

[novaowner999]

1.3sr rain or shine :thumb:

[Mattman]

I use my 1.5td every day that its working but luckily enough (or not depending how you look at it) it was off the road for most of last winter and missed the salty roads and due to funds I think the same will happen this year. I miss driving my nova.

[Southie]

Mines used everyday as the novas my only car. I'll take it off the road for a few weeks in March to give it a reet good scrub. :d

[Tim-SR]

mine gets used every day of the year near enough! 1.4 carb!

[SR-Rally]

I use to use my gsi as everyday car. My current nova sits in the garage and I use the works transit day and night :D but the nov still get thrashed in the rain and snow ;) depends what the weathers like on the night.

[wilson_sri]

I havent used mine in about a year and a half. Just been sitting in my garage. Basically since i had the TV photoshoot, which was in August 2008

[pikey1986]

ive took mine off the road as i intend on putting it on a crash diet and giving it a decent heart lol but i was using it everyday for a year, other than my alternator dieing and replacing a wire from the fuel pump relay it never let me down and it was soooo much fun

ive now got a mk4 astra for a daily as the nova was uncomfortable and cramped especially being 6ft6 lol, its made me realise how nice it is to have a radio and room,

[stupot89]

i use my nova van every day rain or shine or snow 1.4mpi

[--ToM--]

i use my xe nova full cage etc every single day every day of the year

[JordyzNova]

i do as its my only car but as off next few weeks she having a engine change . . . . . go me lol

[novalicous]

Mine gets used for the daily commute roughly 40 miles

and i use it all the time until i can afford another car then ill take it of the road for a bit of a refresh lol

1600 cc MPI (gte/gsi engine)

[carrie_girl_wonder]

I use my nova everyday!and its a beaut until winter! but thats because the carbortetor is going,but before that it was spot on everytime. I have a mix max of an engine in my car, but it's a 1.6

[bazil]

USE A NOVA IN WINTER!!!

With all the gritters and salt on the roads you'd need new quarter panels for your Christmas lol

[novalicous]

USE A NOVA IN WINTER!!!

With all the gritters and salt on the roads you'd need new quarter panels for your Christmas lol

i know that novas suffer from rust but at the end of the day it only takes a good clean and to make sure that it is properly undersealed/wax oiled

[LoonTim]

Use my nova 1.2 everyday of the year including winter as its my only car, its not that bad,,,
although I hope to have something a bit newer and more comfortable for next winter

[Joe Richardson]

The sr is away in the garage for winter,only comes out for the summer :thumb:

Ive got a corsa b 1.2 merit for my winter car :d

[Plug]

i use mine come rain or shine lol

apart from when its broke then its the train for me

[Connor]

I use mine as a uni shlag hoarding me from essex to derby!!
Shopping runs, bar runs etc
I pay a YEARS tax YEARS mot and YEARS insurance
and intend on getting my moneys worth!! lol

[novalicous]

I pay a YEARS tax YEARS mot and YEARS insurance
and intend on getting my moneys worth!! lol
+1 lol

[Rickardo]

I used my Let Nova everday when i had it. Just over a year

It was "fun" in the wet and snow though.

[Benn]

I almost use mine everyday still.

[scott.parker]

Use to use my old GSi everyday till it's last year, then got a second car due to to expensive on fuel, and not practical for work etc..

I could and some times do use the mk1 for work, everyday things etc, and i do from time to time use the track car to work and back, but it's just not practical on fuel, nor comfort (it's like driving in a freezer at the moment, i have no heating at all in it! and i feel sick from the shaking! lol)

Scott

[John]

my mk1 5 door is used daily.

[marc69]

my breg 993 ohv is used everyday. all panels were replaced/reppaired 2 years ago, so as it is used rain or shine, all underside and all cavities are painted/undersealed and then the MOT stations nightmare..............covered with a layer of grease so water cant penetrate.
Ask me in 5 years if it has worked as most cars this far north used to show fair signs of rust after 3 or 4 years!
Only other tip is always have a spare starter/altenator/distributor and battery for a car of this age, I have been caught out many times

[Mike]

Even if i had a Nova, id stick my tank like van for every day driving lol

[vaughanmc]

They should be used every day as that's what they were designed for originally

I use my 1.2i K plate every day as well - Rain, hail, snow, ice, fog etc etc etc lol

Very very good fun to drive even though it's quite loud, raw, bumpy and squeaky but that's the joy of owning one

Keep it Waxoyled, clean under the arches, bodywork clean and well mechanically maintained and they'll serve you right

I've done 8k miles since the end of July this year and they've all been very well :thumb: Can't beat them

[Rysee]

Good to read so many get used everyday.

I've done about 9k in my 2 since march i don't do many miles anymore and tbf work is litterally less then 4 mins away i don't even get the choke in

[L33 LEG]

I use my nova whenever i want to because it's my car Lol. I don't care if people think they should be driven everyday or not :)

[Jack]

^ how often do you use your Yaris though?

lol

[novaload1992]

mine a daily runner, just finshed washing it :D

[scott.parker]

^ how often do you use your Yaris though?

lol

pmsl lol

[moffat]

i also use mine everyday

[mayhem]

i used to drive my old 20xe nova daily.

the current one is only for the weekends :) my mk1 astra is for daily use :)

[lewisvalver]

i use my xe nova everyday,cars are made to be driven:)

[scott.parker]

I would love another xe'd GSi,or GTE to drive daily, but it's not practical for me any more, i require a bigger better loading space for things, plus i like more luxury's then just a pop/slide sunroof and EL windows! lol

[Royston]

They should be used every day as that's what they were designed for originally

I use my 1.2i K plate every day as well - Rain, hail, snow, ice, fog etc etc etc lol

Very very good fun to drive even though it's quite loud, raw, bumpy and squeaky but that's the joy of owning one

Keep it Waxoyled, clean under the arches, bodywork clean and well mechanically maintained and they'll serve you right

I've done 8k miles since the end of July this year and they've all been very well :thumb: Can't beat them



I had the same attitude as you when I was your agelol

I used my SR as my everyday car from 1986-1996, rain or shine, in winter was equiped with snow tyres, and was regularly waxoyled, it still rusted away needing a full rebuild.

Waxoyl helps but wont necessarily stop the rot, be warnedlol and it is even worse trying to repair a waxoyled car, after stripping the shell down I spent many hours with a steam cleaner removing the stuff:roll:

Like many old cars it is better to avoid the salt, definitely wouldn't run my now during the winter.;)

[carrie_girl_wonder]

USE A NOVA IN WINTER!!!

With all the gritters and salt on the roads you'd need new quarter panels for your Christmas lol

I love the colour of your nova in your picture:)

[Colonel]

I use to drive mine every day, till a conrod excaped!!:cry: But should b on the road soon:thumb:

[bazil]

I love the colour of your nova in your picture:)

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/Bazil_2468/gsi2.jpg
there's a better picture:thumb:
when I finally get it back on the road I'll use it in the summer only! Shall be my weekend treat.

[Joe Richardson]

http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy181/Bazil_2468/gsi2.jpg
there's a better picture:thumb:
when I finally get it back on the road I'll use it in the summer only! Shall be my weekend treat.


looks well mate,get a pic of the gsi and s3 together:thumb:

[nova_saloon]

drive my Yelloww SR rain or snow because it is a car and i lvoe driving it and its my only car lol but i want to keep it immaculate for obvious reasons but i aint going to sit there in a garage oggling it, although i do stare out the window alot at it pondering, Never mind its a car they can always be repaired.

[ade]

drive my SR in all weather (daily runner) - and at the moment its running like someones dumped a bag of nails in the tank!

Know the problem - just havent got round to sorting it (need a new petrol tank as return pipe is leaqking out filler neck - also need carb adjusting, biun lid put back on because it too fecking cold and oil catch tank!)

[kieran jackson]

ive been fortunate enough to take mine off the road for the winter, still get it out if its dry and like you said ade bin lid going back on and a weeta bix box over half the rad as its so cold

[muzzy]

Mines in bits but when it's not i still wont be driving it everyday as i have a 206 for that, i love Nova's but i couldnt drive one every day anymore as they are just too old and basic, prefer having decent heating, power steering etc lol

[vaughanmc]

Woooooo:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/DSC00601.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/DSC00602.jpg

[jimbob-mcgrew]

every day - 1.2 carb, tackled the snow and ice prety well earlier ... lies, it was all over the shop

[djshaggeh]

Lol jimbob

[Joe Richardson]

Woooooo:
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/DSC00601.jpg
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g191/vaughanmc/DSC00602.jpg

:thumb:

[novasrikev]

drive mine everyday 1400 sri a great bit of fun in the wet and even better in the snow

[yellowsrnova]

i drive my sri everyday and will drive the sport everyday when its mot :)
you buy a car to drive lol

but we do need to save some :)

[Connor]

i did..... lol
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo218/connorlake_2008/IMG_0226.jpg

[stupot89]

ouch hope your ok what did you hit???

[Connor]

a van :cry:

[lewisvalver]

a van :cry:


i just missed a parked van earlier!!came around a corner and started sliding on the ice,couldnt do a think:( i slammed in to the pavement and missed the van by about a metre,some how no damage to my car tho thankfully

[scott.parker]

That's repairable mate.

[Connor]

repairable with funds
unrepairable without lol
got another nova now anyways

I didn't go through insurance as it barely dent his van
as the impact was -15mph
so i am leaving the buyer to repair

[scott.parker]

repairable with funds
unrepairable without lol
got another nova now anyways

So you repairing it?

[ben doodar]

I almost use mine everyday still.

i thought you ran yours everyday mate. dont think i could drive a car everyday and look after it like you do your nova.

[Connor]

So you repairing it?

nope need money as i am student so braking it/selling it
shame but is my only real option imo