Vauxhall Nova GTE 2.0 Turbo Reviews

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Average Ratings for Vauxhall Nova GTE 2.0 Turbo

  • Performance4.4 stars
  • Practicality3.8 stars
  • Reliability4.3 stars
  • Value for Money4.3 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings4.3 stars
  • Overall Rating4.4 stars

18 Reviews For Vauxhall Nova GTE 2.0 Turbo

  • Guest 9th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Good Points: Cheap conversion, incredible power


    Bad Points: Chassis needs strengthening suffer from rot and you must fit good brakes and suspension which can cost £ £ £ £


    General comments: I've owned my Vauxhall Nova GTE 2.0 Turbo for 4 years its now 320bhp and 341ft/lb of torque. I've uprated just about everything but kept it looking standard by far the most exciting car I've ever driven.

  • Jonnie5 28th Sep 2006

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    It's a great car! The engine is standard out of a Calibra, and there you have a very fast a reliable car. I have fitted a chip, bleed valve and hybrid turbo, and I'm running 310bhp with a 6 speed LSD box. It is hard to get traction, but once it grips it's a flying machine.

    I would recommend this experience to anyone. It's a great cheap toy that won't keep eating your wages.

  • wigansinkeriwantafastcar 24th Feb 2006

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I own a 2 litre 8 valve Nova. The only reason I have gone with a stupid engine size is because I decided to race a TVR Tuscan forgot to change gear as I was looking at the beast fly past me. My engine went BANG, I think it was God's way of saying, YOU STUPID BOY. I did this in my 1.2i with twin webbers, although it was quick and matched many 1.4's it had no chance agaist the TVR. Nova's are great car's apart from the above, but with a 2 litre in it, it handles like a ton of bricks on trolley wh ...

  • SpruceGuy 27th Sep 2004

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Personally I wouldn't have a 2.0lt turbo in my own Vauxhall Nova that I still own! I would opt for a friendlier 1600 GTE lump with modifications!
    I don't know where you guys are getting your info on nova handling but fair enough standard suspension was a bit lame with excessive body roll but have you actually tried a new car the body roll is better but still not superb, handling both the nova and newer cars require suspension upgrades to fit in with the supposed sports car handling! My Vauxhall ...

  • big jo 3rd Dec 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    My Vauxhall Nova GTE 2.0 Turbo was a 15 tdi conversion, turbo and pump screwed to da hilt! 17" wheels, GTE sideskirts and bumpers, SR interior, lowered! weather u believe it or not she could sit wit a 16 vtr saxo

  • me bit 16th Oct 2003

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    Mine was the 3 door Vauxhall Nova GTE 2.0 Turbo SRI, colour coded front'n'rear bumpers + sidescurts. it had a full piper performance exaust system (3.5"tailpipe)it also had a k&n induction kit + kentcam. Rollin road tuning red:105BHP not bad considering.

  • TypeR03680. 7th Aug 2003

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    All this talk of Vauxhall Nova GTE 2.0 Turbo, R5's, and old school MG's is leaving me wondering if you're all stuck in a time warp!

    I know that in their respective classes about 15 years ago all were okay cars, these days they just don't cut it. They don't offer the handling, brakes, comfort or reliabilty that a modern sports car will offer.

    The guy who whinks he runs 10's with 400Bhp is dreaming or on drugs, do you have any idea what is takes to run 10's?

    I don't care what you say abou ...

  • The Truth. 23rd Jun 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    It is worth modifying a golf mk2 more than a nova, as a graduate Engineer I know that golfs are built stronger and last better, however any car nacks up if u dont look after it. For many people the mk2 has more class and is acceptable for a person who has a second car such as a BMW, or Lotus Elise to own a nice wolfsburg edition golf, they are just as classy, if done tastefully (ie no stickers and blue lights on the bonnet). Check out the ones at Http://awesome-gti.com/ Novas always look rude no ...

  • TechJim. 21st Jun 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    Nova are as good as you make them, and even enjoy.. if you dont like it stay away, reading through you all sound like kids "mines better than yours" etc.. I own a nova with the same engine conversions.. all I can say is it great fun and I'll put off buying that sensible family car for as long as I have it!!
    Job done properly it still as reliable as a factory motor. even in without mods the standard engine's power to wieght in a nova produces excellent power to pound spent.. and the conversions ...

  • badboy 2003. 28th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The same old story you love them or hate them i never known any one whos said there ok i've had 2 novas a 1.8 and a gsi thats my current car i had the 1.2 cos it was mt first car it was really fast but not as fast as my nova

  • col. 5th Apr 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The same old story you love them or hate them i've never known any one whos said there ok i've had 2 novas a 1.2 and a gsi thats my current car i had the 1.2 cos it was mt first car i got it for the right money and i had lots of fun in it i sold it with 129000 miles on the clock and it never let me down when i had my 1 year no clam i wanted a clio or a 205 gti but i found a silver nova gsi going for good money i trided it out and loved it i agree its not the best looking car around but it goes l ...

  • Greg. 18th Feb 2003

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    My Vauxhall Nova 1.4 SR Has got twin webber 40s, a K&N induction kit, a 4 branch manifold, and straight through Magnex exuast system. This means that it is fast for a first car. It has also got upgraded shocks and springs with 15inch alloys and wide tyres. This means that it handles well. It also looks lovely in very shiney black with a rear spoiler. A very nice starting car as long as no rust is present.

  • Covo. 10th Feb 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Done up and lowered they look special, they go like fassst! and they pull the birds, what else does an 18 year old lad want from life than a nova?!?!?!?!?!

  • ROY BACER. 17th Jan 2003

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    THE NOVA 2.0 WAS THE FIRST CAR I EVER OWNED AND I'M HOPING IT'LL BE MY LAST THEY'VE GOT SO MUCH CHARACTER AND ATTITUDE LONG LIVE THE NOVA!

  • DeXx. 27th Sep 2002

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    The Vauxhall Nova ste turbo is one of the most fun per pound cars have ever owned. Citreon AX's are rattly biscuit tins, Peugeot 205's are fun but too tinny, fiesta's are just rubbish full stop, and you can't fit a big engine in a saxo! So for one of the best moddable cars around, buy a nova. Or if you want something newer, buy the corsa :) By the way, my mate has 320bhp pulsar and my 230bhp nova turbo can beat it :)

  • biggsy. 19th Sep 2002

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    VAUXHALL ENGINES GO FOREVER. VERY NIPPY CHEAP TO RUN AND THEY LOOK NICE TOO.

  • James. 1st Jun 2002

    Reviewer rating: 2 stars


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    see above for projective insults and basic slagging of the Vauxhall Nova gte.

  • whitey. Rank: Lance Corporal 20th May 2002

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    i give 9 out of 10 only thing that make it poor is its a vauxhall