1990 Lada Niva Cossack review from UK and Ireland
"Luv it-Luv it-Luv it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Just got this one for my girlfriend; was a lot of neglect... did brake pads and shoes and all wheel cylinders.. master cylinder kit- all new door rubbers- and a carb. kit in original carb... replaced the pooched five speed trans. with a four speed from one of my cars.. and replaced "ALL" fluids.. tires are like new so had them reseeted and balanced. also did over-all check on water pump- alternator-timingchain-wheel bearings-Transfer case-Ujoints-differentials-and electrical... this unit is ready for a hund-thou. no prob.
I for-see only routine maintenance This is the 4th Niva I have got on the road in 17 years... I have less and less negative issues with them every year...
Preventive maintenance "IS" the ticket.
This last one cost $300.00 to buy and another $550.00 for parts and of course my own elbow grease... There ain't another breed of 4X4 out there that I could have or would have got on the road for as little money... New $25,000-$50.000 dollar units cost that much and more per financed month... I will seek the comforts and luxuries of home- well- at home... LUV my Nivas. Cheers and Merry Christmas; Robert.
General comments?
Great 4X4 for the money.
Don't expect to win any speed races.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Previous car | Lada Niva |
| Date of Entry | 18th December, 2005 |