Lada 1983 Riva Saloon
  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    £150 for a 1996 N reg with 28,000 miles!

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Didn't have to spend a penny on it!

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not too bad. Great fun in the snow!

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not too bad, managed to get just shy of 85mph on the motorway.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Had one breakdown when the fan belt snapped!

    Image

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Was slightly embarrassing to own, but in the end everyone got used to it!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Those seats are so soft and comfortable, but not with seven people in the car!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    No security at all, but no-one was going to nick it!

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never needed a service, did it myself!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Faultless.

    Other

    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