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6999

Posted 26 November 2004 - 05:46 PM

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I've been eyeing on this model for some time now. Need to know if there's
any issues with servicing & parts. Any workshops out there that's fluent
in repairs? Is parts easily available?

Appreciate it if there's feedback on any other issues or common problems
on this model. Only worry is that since its design for very cold weather,
might not be suitable for climate here. Not too worry on reliability
though. Only worry is common wear&tear parts which might be difficult to
source here.

Thanks in advance for your feedbacks.

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TsLeng

Posted 26 November 2004 - 05:51 PM

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Why!!!Shock in the world do you want to buy a Lada!!??

Unless theres something special bout it I don't know.

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Posted 28 November 2004 - 02:38 PM

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Why? 'Cos can't afford to own a kournikova or sharapova. So have to make
do with lada...

Seriously, with a price around slightly more than $10k, you get a solid
full-time 4x4 that can take you off-road in any condition. In the '80's,
they're the first all-wheel drive to come out with independent front
suspension and all-round coil springs, ground clearance of >9" and can
wade through 20" of water & tackle 1 in 1.6 gradients. Some of these
features only currently being introduce by other more establish marques.

Of course there's lots of models out there now that can do the same, but
with the features mentioned, how much its going to cost you?

Anyway, I'm just exploring the possibilities. Being russian, the only
worry is parts availability. Not too worry about skill-sets to maintain it
as the mechanicals are very simple to upkeep with least electronics.

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GadgetMan

Posted 28 November 2004 - 06:39 PM

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This place in Sunway specialize in Lada Niva....

Can't remember the shop name but it is near the main road...it is near the
ESSO station...


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TsLeng

Posted 29 November 2004 - 08:40 PM

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wah...10K only is not bad leh.....



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Posted 29 November 2004 - 10:19 PM

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Any lada owners out there care to comment on the niva's? Throughout the
years on sale in the '90's, there could be many hundreds still running
around. Maybe all of them currently slogging it out in places they fit
best: MUDland



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BabyGod

Posted 29 November 2004 - 10:56 PM

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Nice agricultural rig........
And to answer the question about the workshop in Sunway.
The person who runs the place in Norman Ching and yes he has a built up
Lada Niva on 31inch extreme trekers.
His number is 0122097988.
Best of luck with him....

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Posted 01 December 2004 - 10:18 PM

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Called Norman but no one picked up the phone. Any idea what name & where's
the workshop located? After turning left into Esso from main h'way, did
not see any lada in sight. Maybe it went off-road, nice time to go since
its pouringTongue

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moat

Posted 02 December 2004 - 10:09 AM

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is it breenway tech or something like that?
after turning left, immediately turn right, the shop is green signboard on
the left

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Rommel

Posted 02 December 2004 - 11:12 AM

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Know someone who owned Lada Nive. AL from Ampangan who a regular visitor
to a phased out Malaysian Vehicle Online Forum ( MVOL ) in 1998. He said
that Lada was a good rig but need a small conversion to replace the carb
to Datsun carb. After that, all went smooth..