1989 Moskvitch 412 review from Lithuania
"Impossible to kill, impossible to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Clutch replaced two times in 65 000 kilometers.
Lots of small problems starting with high voltage system, not working inside light, worn out glands in hydraulic brake system.
Hundreds of other nagging not so serious problems.
General comments?
Comfort not found, but it doesn't mind the quality of the road or off-road :).
No electronics at all, so nothing can fail there :). Though its small things are not reliable, this car has a simple and unbreakable chassis. All repair work can be carried by yourself - everything is so simple. It feels that this car was created for transporting loads, but not people, and in that case this car can be quite good.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 carburetor (petrol) Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 75000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2003 |