1992 Lada Samara GLX review from Israel
"Cheap, good, reliable & comfortable transportation, though not the best quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All most everything: water pump at 90000km.
Alternator was bad and has been replaced at 100,000.
Cluch blew at 100,000 km.
The in-car heeting cable was torn.
And the worst problem is the interior plastic parts that were torn (dashboard).
Also the 2 door lock is very rough when opened.
General comments?
This car is very reliable mechanically (all the parts that blew were at reasonable wear & tear).
The car has an excellent air conditioning system.
The interior quality of plastic parts is very poor.
The car is quick and has good moment and acceleration.
The car is quite comfortable and it has enough room for 2 adults and 3 kids including luggage.
The car has 5 doors.
The parts prices and maintenance are very cheap.
It makes 1 liter for 11/12 km.
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Bargained car with loads of space inside, but with some regular engine problems |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 121000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Fiat Uno |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2001 |