Lada Riva Saloon 1200 Vacation 4d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Dirt cheap secondhand (hard to sell) £300 Banger.
Costs
Scrap yards give them away. Doors a pig to remove.
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On the road
Driving
Brakes fade, unsafe at 60mph+, go short distance only.
Performance
Anticipate overtaking well in advance, slow acceler..…
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Living with it
Reliability
dodgy points, weak earth under dashboard
Image
unfashionable (unless you are a Communist!)
Comfort
Sit up and beg seats, low road noise surprisingly.
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Security and Service
Security
people usually leave it alone as they feel sorry for you.
Service
DIY only, as sevice costs as much as car is worth.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Points /rotor arm, water pump, timing chain tensioner.
Other
Starter motor and alternator failure+weak earth (lights).
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No