VAZ-2104: owner reviews, specifications and review

The car market in Russia is full of cars of different price categories. But not everyone can afford a new car, so many choose used and inexpensive, which is the "VAZ 2104". Even now, it can often be found on the roads.

Specifications

Unlike other popular mass-produced cars, the Four remained in the first generation over its years of production. The reviews of the owners of VAZ 2104 speak for themselves. But this did not stop AvtoVAZ from releasing 5 modifications of this car, the technical characteristics of which are presented below.

Overview

The Quartet is a five-seater wagon belonging to the second generation of AvtoVAZ. The car has been produced since 1984, replaced the previous station wagon of version 2102. It should be noted that for one year these two models were produced simultaneously.

According to the number of reviews of the owners of VAZ 2104, we can say that this is the most popular car of the domestic automobile industry. This is evidenced by the statistics of AvtoVAZ. This car is used for country trips more often than for constant driving. Also, the popularity of this model is its availability, low-cost maintenance and cost.

In the basic version, the VAZ 2104 saloon does not stand out, as does the saloon of the VAZ 2105 sedan.

There are many modifications to this model. The most powerful is modification 21043, the production of which began together with the standard version. She received a five -speed manual gearbox, making the car more manageable and dynamic.

Some versions of the "VAZ 2104" have a dashboard, like the "VAZ 2107". Such versions are more expensive. Also, modification 21047, which has a completely new grille, five-speed gearbox, as well as electrical equipment and new seats, is more expensive than its younger modifications.

Due to the ability to expand the rear row of seats, the luggage compartment increases to 1340 liters. In such a trunk, you can even transport a large refrigerator with two cameras. But here there are drawbacks: there is no way to carry large loads and put at least one passenger behind.

Thanks to the peculiar body structure, the car has the ability to transport long objects. But it is worth remembering that the roof is not the trunk, it has its own tensile strength, which is an order of magnitude lower than that of the trunk.

Responses of owners of "VAZ 2104"

In terms of reviews, the situation is ambiguous. Due to the status of a "domestic manufacturer", the car was not the most successful for many reasons, which will be discussed below. The disadvantages include the following:

• Rear drive.
• Heavy steering wheel without power.
• Poor visibility.
• According to the passport, the maximum speed is 120 km / h, but in fact - no more than 90 km / h.
• Flimsy door handles.
• In minus weather, the well freezes and does not miss a key.
• The quality and reliability of the body "VAZ 2104".
• The appearance of the car.
• Security.
• Checkpoint "VAZ 2104".
• Soundproofing and much more.

Years of production of "VAZ 2104": 1984-2003, so you should not judge the qualities of any particular car, because there are models of another year of manufacture.

The advantages include only the cost of the car and the low cost of its maintenance. But given the fact that the car breaks down more often than similar cars, the second point can be completely eliminated.

Russian car market

The car market presents many brands of cars, including both domestic cars and models produced by foreign companies in Russia.

In Russia, production workshops of companies such as AvtoVAZ, Volkswagen and even BMW are located. But not all models are produced, but only a few. For example, in Russia, Volkswagen produces only the Tiguan crossover, and BMW produces the X5 SUV.

In the secondary market, the situation is better. Both domestic cars and cars imported from other countries are offered. The most popular cars are Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes, Peugeot, Opel and Renault.

The most popular are AvtoVAZ cars. The reviews of the owners of VAZ 2104 are mostly negative, but for an amount not exceeding 50,000 rubles, it is difficult to find something of a different level.

The line of cars "AvtoVAZ"

Previously, any car manufactured by AvtoVAZ was called the Zhiguli. Due to their low cost and affordability, cars have gained their fans around the world. If earlier AvtoVAZ cars were spoken about either badly or in any way, now the company's reputation has grown due to the release of new models or improvement of old ones.

At the moment, the company’s model range is represented by such cars as:

• "Lada" Grant.
• "Lada" Grant Sport.
• "Lada Kalina.
• "Lada" X-Ray.
• "Lada" X-Ray Cross.
• "Lada" Vesta.
• "Lada Priora.
• Lada Largus.
• Lada 4x4.

Conclusion

People say that the “four” can be repaired with one screwdriver in hand. And this is no accident, because almost every review of the owner of "VAZ 2104" contains this "folk wisdom". For undemanding and unpretentious motorists any AvtoVAZ car is the best option in terms of budget. You can ride such a car on both city and country roads. Low cost of service is a big advantage, especially if you have to ride on a broken roadway.