1992 Lada 2106 review from Russia
"An interesting, non practical USSR icon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The capacitor on the ignition kept blowing, which would result in a non-running engine. I had to install a resistor in order to fix this. I suspect the regulator (a mechanical device on this car!) was bad since all the lights would dim and brighten with a steady cycle.
One day the accelerator pedal linkage broke as a result of metal fatigue. The radiator gave out.
Front suspension went bad.
General comments?
This is really a copied Fiat from the 60's. It was chosen car of the year so the Russians decided to copy the thing and rename it.
It's an ancient car based on 1960's technology. The quality is not bad, but its ride is like a tractor. Very heavy steering and the seats just don't cut it. The driving position is very awkward.
It's an icon of the USSR. The car was built in '92, but if you sold this thing in the USA in say 1960 no one in their right mind would buy it.
Cuba is full of these things.
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| A cheap car without high build quality and does not last long |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 0 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Nova |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2003 |