Lada 1986 Niva
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Cheap and affordable offroader.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Spares cheap and available form motor factors.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Vague steering choppy ride on road brilliant off road.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Off road exellent keeps up with Land Rovers.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Five speed gearbox relatively weak.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Would you argue with one?

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Rough but functional.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Who would nick a Lada?

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Noisey and oily

    Other

    Wheel bearings and ball joints tend to wear.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No