Carburetor trouble never stopped.
Radio shorted and failed.
Transmission oil seal failed.
Clutch failed.
Steering rack failed.
Head gasket failed.
Rusted out even though rust proofed when new.
Distributor pickup module failed - constantly.
This car was so poorly built it actually made a Fiat or MG seem reliable. The carburetor ate $750 over the life of the car - constantly loaded with dirt due to faulty air box design.
All the problems listed above were the major ones I remember. All by 50,000 miles except the head gasket which failed at 90,000 miles.
The car had a made in Russia fit and finish when it was delivered. The hood was warped and giggled over rough roads. Both doors fit poorly and the window glass never touched the weatherstripping. The hatchback rattled so badly it actually hit both rear panels and knocked the paint off. Both door bottoms rotted off and I got the boot from the dealer and Rusty Jones.
Left us beside the road 4 times.
I could go on all night, but it's not worth it. Stay away from this car.
Did you even take care of the car? It doesn't sound like it to me...
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