1994 Lada Samara 1.3 review from UK and Ireland
"A complete waste of money. Better secondhand cars around for less. Does anybody want to buy it?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Poor build & bad design have led to many irritating problems such as:
Driver's door top hinge broken.
Water bottle cracked.
Poor seals around the heater air intake vent allows water into the cabin when raining hard.
Rear wash wiper motor packed in.
Mechanically:
Very heavy on steering.
Gearbox/engine tilts on changing gear and sommetimes bangs on the underbody.
General comments?
OK if you want to go short journeys, ideal for going to the local TIP.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 26th December, 2000 |