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Lada Samara (1984 - 1996)
Last updated 10 October 2016
Buying Guide
Good
Haynes manual for 1987 - 1991
Bad
Usual dreadful Lada build quality.
Slothful suspension.
Horrible handling.
Rickety ride.
Terrible trim.
Eccentric electrics.
May not pass MOT 'advanced emission control system' test.
Hardly any left in UK
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Check all electrics.
'Reverse-turn test' driveshaft joints for clonks.
Hardly any left in UK.
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