Ignition module failed at 30000 (£40.00 to replace)
Petrol pump failed at 30000 (£25.00 to replace)
With the 1100 engine it's decidedly leisurely, but never returns less than 40 mpg and over 50 on a long run.
Oil consumption is nil.
She has never broken down on the road and always starts first time.
Having had a 1600ES for the previous six years, the Samara doesn't have the same personality, but makes up for the lack of charisma by having much lighter steering and being far more economical.
She cost £250 (including licence) and has been the second best car I have ever owned. (The best was the 1600ES)
These cars go on for ever. The engines are unburstable. They are a doddle to service and repair.
Who cares about image? There's better things to spend your money on!
I had the 1992 Samara and it was a real tank. I got sick and tired of the Skinhead image though. I sold it for a Tenner.
The fellow who bought it for a tenner, must be still laughing.
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