1992 Lada Niva 1600 Cabrio-soft top review from Australia and New Zealand
"I think this is a car that goes anywhere you can take it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The fifth gear had worn the back of gearbox casing, making it leak badly, replaced with a spare.
Rear shocks were sagged so replaced with gas ones.
Front seats were in bad condition so I put in seats out of an Integra Type R.
New tyres; they 65x205xr15's, smaller for a bit more pick up.
Only has one dent in left rear quarter panel from a past owner.
General comments?
I think this is very well presented car being the cabrio version of a very unique vehicle.
I have heard there was only 100 of the cabrios imported to Australia.
The car goes and handles well, but I'm going to a 2 inch suspension lift in it.
I have a spare motor, which is a 2L Fiat twin overhead cam, but I don't know much about it, so any ones got any info on them, please email me at fursty_89@hotmail.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 104732 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 19th April, 2008 |