1978 Moskvitch 2140 from Czech Republic - Comments

Clutch pressure plate went wrong this year and I'm still looking for a spare part.

I bought the car with broken differential, had to replace it after a year.

I really love this car, it's big, heavy (Russians had experience only with tanks before ;) but the engine is really powerful (55kW) and has diesel-like torque on low rpm. Engine is copied from the well known BMW 1500 sportster.

Fuel consumption is about 8l/100km.

This Moskvitch performs well, especially on slippery surfaces, despite being rear wheel drive.

You must be the only person in the world who likes that coffin on 4 wheels...

Moskvich??? Never ever! It becomes piece of junk right after leaving the factory.

I like the car to. I have a question: how can you lower the rear suspension on this car? it has lamelar springs.

If you know please e-mail me. tekno@4tuning.ro.

I had two Moskvitchs and one Aleko, and I was more than satisfied with them. I agree that it is not a good looking car, but when you look other that age, it isn`t so bad. First was built 1n 1979, second 1988, and Aleko in 1991. First was the best. They never left me on the road... only fuel consumption is pretty high. I know many people who had it and talk only the best about it.

It's brilliant!!! Had there ever been many of them in Ireland I would be driving one. Never mind you miserable other people who need your dull boring Mercedes and Audis to look cool.

Hi, guys! I found this forum because I was doing a web search on Moskvich 2140. I live in the UK, but come from Cuba where there are hundreds if not thousands of Moskvichs, mostly 2140s and Alekos. Most of them are at least 20 years old and are still going strong. People love their simplicity, reliability and toughness. Nothing deals better with Cuba's road network, shortage of genuine parts and DIY sporadic services.

In fact I have just got my brother some money over so that he could buy himself a motor to use as taxi and he got himself a Moskvich 2140SL made in 1984. And guess how much he paid for it?... Nearly £4000!!! Yes, that is Pounds Sterling! Not bad for an old ugly piece of soviet steel, I say!

Alex.

I have Moskvitch 2140 and I think it`s one of the best cars in the world... I live in Estonia and we have a Moskvitch Rally League...it`s very popular because it`s very fun and cheap... really cheap...i got my car about 150 euros... other Moskvitch fans-let me know about you...goldfinger_744@hotmail.com.

Hi guys! I remember the sunny day in 1986 when my father bought Moskwich 2140 red colour. It was a very popular colour in the Soviet Union. Not because the red flag. I was 5 year old at that time. My father was really happy and me too. He was using this car any time and everywhere! Snow, -15, -20, rain, sunshine... was running with no problems. Also was a very good off road car!!! It was like a Land Rover Defender: simple, no comfort, no safety, it was a real tank. The only problem was the rust after 8-9 years (because the weather). After the Moskwich he bought an Opel Ascona, and after that an Opel Omega 1998. Now he is thinking to buy an BMW X5 but he still miss the first car and that time too...