Lada 1986 Niva
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    You can't buy better or cheaper!

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Insurance is a bit high.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Monoque design, coil springs, permanent 4 wheel driving. Should be 5 offroad. Just remember to let it flow! You know what I mean.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Suprisingly spritely.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    GM engine sensor packed in.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Paint a red star on the side.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    I've driven 400+ miles in a day without any problems, apart from deafness.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    As long as you don't hit a tank you shuld be ok.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Try Lada UK in Penrith.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Clutch and front disks worn out from towing abuse.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes