Lada 1986 Niva
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great value car for the off-roader

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    For the price, they are disposable!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Builds upper body strength and teaches you clutch technique

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Well, about as much performance as a tank!

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Will start if under a foot of snow; starting handle included!

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Why not bring back the Bolshevik image?

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Similar to riding in a skip

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    If you can find one with locks it"s great!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    No problems; it's like a tractor.

    Other

    Chassis and undercarriage beginning to corrode; brake cables, too.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes