1997 Lada Samara SX review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Everything!
Carburettor was replaced.
New Cat was fitted.
New ignition.
New exhaust.
New rear wiper motor.
Rear and front brakes.
Check light flashed continously.
Poor Starting when hot.
Poor starting when cold.
General comments?
What a horrible, unreliable car. fuel consumption was diabolicle! Would love to cut out all the time. Finally fitted a Webar Carb with manual ckoke, which helped matters slightly.
Poor ride, poor performance, and especially a car of 1997 P reg. Would at least expect something!!!
Fuel light would flash at half full, build qaulity inside was terrible. I suppose the only plus side, is that it was cheap to maintain, All the time!!!.
Please Don't drive one!! If you are a mechanic then try one!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 1/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 16500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37200 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 12th February, 2004 |