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« on: December 03, 2004, 16:23:50 »
ello,
      im thinking of buying a lada niva cossack before crimbo and im wondering how these perform offroad??
i did have a range rover but i think its abit to big for me as im only 16 and learnin how to drive .

so any replies on this would be gd thankz peeps  8)

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« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2004, 16:30:56 »
I've not driven one, so only have second hand information.

From what I know they aren't too bad off road, a little underpowered but quite light and nimble.

Rust can be a problem from what I gather too.

Hope that helps.
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« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2004, 16:37:23 »
go for it - everyone starts somewhere !

makes a change from the suzuki's !

Oh, muddyweb - I think you sent me the wrong size sticker !
Its on me passenger door but its quite small !
Recommended wading depth 500 inches, no wait, im sure that was milimetres. And let me get this right. The breakover angle is 80 degrees....??

Ahh, f**k it, Il give it a go anyway

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« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2004, 17:59:46 »
Size isn't everything Fesuvious  :wink:  :lol:
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« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2004, 20:11:57 »
Had a Lada 7 years age,great fun and they go anywhere.Not sure what their like for parts now. :D
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