1993 Lada Samara GL Flyte review from UK and Ireland
"Fantastically cheap and easy to look after, but you might need to get your hands dirty!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear screen washer has never worked.
Fuel hoses around carburettor had perished, but easy to replace.
Carburettor worked loose, causing a variety of unusual problems (just tightened it up with a new gasket).
Can be troublesome to start 10-30 minutes after a run.
General comments?
Good low-end torque and good acceleration.
Cruises well at 70mph @ 40-50mpg. Will reach over 95mph at a push, but you don't really want to be driving like that..
Mine looks brilliant with the stock 'Flyte' body kit on, otherwise they look a bit... ridiculous.
Tough engines (really tough!), strong Russian shocks, high ground clearance and tough steering/running gear make the car very durable.
Headlights and foglights so bright it feels like driving in the daytime when it's dark.
The Samara handles well, follows where you point it despite the high ground clearance.
Parts incredibly cheap. Ludicrously cheap. Excellent and thorough help available from other Lada owners online.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 22000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 37500 miles |
| Previous car | Volvo 340 |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2004 |