When you buy the first car, you really want it to be new. Firstly, it’s nice to ride. Secondly, you yourself will be responsible for your mistakes, and not the previous owner. Therefore, I did not choose long between used Volkswagen and the new Lada Kalina. Inclined to the second option. I do not argue that the reviews read about Lada Kalina were not inspired. But I decided to learn from my own mistakes. Therefore, I purchased Lada 1117 Kalina 1.6i 116-30 2010 release.
The first 6 months I was completely satisfied with my car. There were practically no complaints. Since I took good care of her and, if necessary, turned to a car repair shop. The only thing that needed to be done with enviable regularity was to change the oil. Only after 7 months of careful operation did the motor become a little naughty. But in a car service this problem was quickly fixed.
Among the minuses that appeared over time, it is worth noting the loud sound of the engine, which in the first months was not the most pleasant accompaniment when driving. Only after making a muffler burnout in 19000 did it disappear forever. For two years of operation, I changed the seals twice, but this is a small problem. The suspension is a little sensitive, a good master will fix this problem. The main thing is to find such a master. But on the roads you feel pretty comfortable. Although from deep holes it is sometimes quite problematic to get out. But it can be done. If you recall a couple of minuses, then with some owners of Lada Kalina, whose reviews I read, I can agree that at the second speed a small whistle is heard. It is not particularly annoying and harms extremely irritable people.
One of the advantages of Lada Kalina is maneuverability. It is quite compact and with skillful driving in the city there are no problems with it. Although, if you read reviews of other motorists about Lada Kalina, they are often “caught up”, and after such “meetings” you have to make repairs. But in my case, this has never happened. Do not forget about the excellent climate control. Inside, you feel very comfortable, often do not want to leave the car. For a long time I could not figure out with heated glass. Only three weeks later I was able to evaluate these benefits. I really liked the optics mounted on the headlights. Perhaps I write spiritually, as in my first car I liked a lot.
Another indisputable advantage is the economical consumption of gasoline. Indeed, for 6-7 liters of “eaten” fuel, this is literally a gift.
Recently, a friend bought a Lada Kalina station wagon, his reviews about the car are only positive. Although he has traveled more than 30,000 kilometers, he is still satisfied. Before that, he had old wonders of the automotive industry of his native VAZ, so he has something to compare.
About Lada Kalina, owners reviews are both negative and positive. But as with any other machine, a kind of lottery happens during assembly. If you come across a car of successful assembly, then you can ride it for a long time, happily and without problems. And when the car was assembled on a "bad" day, then her fate will be similar. Much depends on the service, as real professionals who skillfully make repairs of any complexity are simply transferred.
If I didn’t have to give it to my wife, then I would have ridden it. Only I didn’t want to buy the second one, so I bought a Honda Civic. Of course, can not be compared. This thing is real. But the price for the pleasure is corresponding. Therefore, in my opinion, Lada Kalina is best for beginners who want to learn how to ride, without experiencing unnecessary inconvenience. Moreover, the price that is set for new cars is very reasonable. Only a used Lada Kalina is not worth taking, otherwise there will be a lot of problems.