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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018   
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http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/ar...ds-newsxml
I think they are very competent but won't be spending any of my money on one. |
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19th Jan 2015 11:51am |
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| Eduardo Member Since: 28 Aug 2008 Location: Región Metropolitana Posts: 2110  
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An Old friend!
Was plenty of Ladas Niva here in Chile 15-20 years ago mostly used by the foresters in the field. Very capable vehicle but with some design glitchs that ruin the motor if you run it in a slope for too much time (at least the first models that appear here). Also corroded faster than a Defender. Nowadays are a piece of museum. Cheers Eduardo MY 2007 110 SW PUMA 2.4: Big Fog of 64' MY 1994 Jayco 1207 Folding camper: "El Tremendo" Click image to enlarge |
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19th Jan 2015 12:33pm |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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I ran a couple of Niva's alongside Land Rovers 30+ years ago. Capable yes, could be a bit harsh if the transfer box mount shims were not right. Bit cramped with fragile plastic interiors and limited load space. Rust like it was going out of fashion. Cheap and cheerful. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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19th Jan 2015 12:52pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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If only the guy in the picture would rust away a bit faster than he does...
 You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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19th Jan 2015 3:31pm |
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| dolomite Member Since: 05 Apr 2014 Location: pitesti Posts: 66 |
The next Lada Niva here:
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1094101...-auto-show |
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20th Jan 2015 12:29am |
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