1978 Moskvitch 2140 1.5
Summary:
A big piece of solid metalwork
Faults:
Clutch pressure plate went wrong this year and I'm still looking for a spare part.
I bought the car with broken differential, had to replace it after a year.
General Comments:
I really love this car, it's big, heavy (Russians had experience only with tanks before ;) but the engine is really powerful (55kW) and has diesel-like torque on low rpm. Engine is copied from the well known BMW 1500 sportster.
Fuel consumption is about 8l/100km.
This Moskvitch performs well, especially on slippery surfaces, despite being rear wheel drive.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd June, 2003
4th Jul 2004, 06:31
Moskvich??? Never ever! It becomes piece of junk right after leaving the factory.
11th Jul 2005, 15:57
I had two Moskvitchs and one Aleko, and I was more than satisfied with them. I agree that it is not a good looking car, but when you look other that age, it isn`t so bad. First was built 1n 1979, second 1988, and Aleko in 1991. First was the best. They never left me on the road... only fuel consumption is pretty high. I know many people who had it and talk only the best about it.
28th Jun 2004, 23:43
You must be the only person in the world who likes that coffin on 4 wheels...