1997 Lada Samara S review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap and cheerful with bags of fun. Just don't race anyone"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The exhaust started to blow so looked underneath and found 2 13mm bolts slack tightened them up and it was a minter. Slight vibration at 92mph, but apart from that its sound.
General comments?
When I first purchased the vehicle for £170 at auction the front tires were badly worn. £36 plus vat got me two mud and snow remoulds and what a machine it turn into. It will go anywere snow mud grass hills you name it she"ll go through it. O.K.so you get over taken by mopeds, but at least your warm and dry.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 27000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Astra |
| Date of Entry | 25th January, 2004 |