1997 Lada Samara GSX review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearbox clunked when going into 3rd and reverse (with 3500 miles on clock) so new clutch fitted. Problem not resolved !!! Fuel line problems cost £220. Bonnet frame coming away from skin of bonnet (seals broke in car wash). Stalls every time started from cold.
General comments?
Do not buy one of these cars, they are bloody awful. No wonder Lada had to pull out of UK over tightening of fuel emissions. I had the car six months and had heaps of problems with it. Apparently the newer models are worse since the new fuel system technology does not work well with these technologically old engines.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 1/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 1999 |