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Post by RATEL on Jun 20, 2011 16:16:14 GMT 2
Does anyone know this Lada. Number plate (CY 296113 I think). It is a 17i white with aircon. I could not test drive it (the seller kind of ignored me), the oil is empty, completely empty, the exhaust is extremely rusted and I can't see underneath whether it is rusted because its full of mud. But I assume with the exhaust being rusted it might be as well. The exhaust also has water coming out when you put your finger in it. It is not too bad a condition, diff lock goes nicely, Hi and Low Range goes nicely. But could not test the gears. It has got a funny temp mod in, I can't describe it! Its has a piece of wood somewhere in the radiator and thermostat pipes in (very strange!!). My brother is looking for one so I will sell him mine and get a white one... ;D ;D ;D Attachments:
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Post by ronnie on Jun 20, 2011 17:33:29 GMT 2
Hi Darius After reading your post I don`t know what to say . Unless it is very cheap I would not bother with it. Which oil is empty?. How do you Know the diff lock and the high and low range work when you can`t drive it ?. A couple of pics would help. Ronnie
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Post by hotstuff on Jun 20, 2011 17:33:42 GMT 2
HI LOOKS FAMILIAR DO YOU HAVE A PIC OF THE CAR AS WELL. I WILL CHECK MY RECORDS WHAT I HAVE REGARDS MIKE 4X4 DOCTOR
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Post by marius on Jun 20, 2011 18:05:22 GMT 2
Hi Darius I think only Ventz or Mike might be able to identify a Lada from that pic I would be VERY careful if I were you - you might end up with a sack of potatoes Marius
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Post by spikes on Jun 20, 2011 19:26:12 GMT 2
Hi Darius I think only Ventz or Mike might be able to identify a Lada from that pic I would be VERY careful if I were you - you might end up with a sack of potatoes Marius And probably rotten at that... pictures of the radiator mod will be very interesting. It could be the solution to the cowling fitment. Just nail it to the piece of wood ;D (or screws marius. Then you can get to the set screw easlily ;D ;D
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Post by RATEL on Jun 20, 2011 19:57:23 GMT 2
I did not test drive the high and low range gears, diff lock on and off. I simply tested them as I sat there when it was idling. Here is a pic... Attachments:
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Post by Charles on Jun 20, 2011 20:27:07 GMT 2
Nice Roo bar that!
Charles
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Post by hotstuff on Jun 20, 2011 20:52:06 GMT 2
OK THAT LADA HAS SERIOUS ISSUES ...NO 4X4 AND FRONT DIFF IN IT'S CHOPS....YOU NEED TO START IT ENGAGE DIFF LOCK AND YOU WILL SEE FOR YOUR SELF., TRANSFER BOX ALSO DOGGY SO BE WARE, I OFFERED R10,000 AND NO GO IT WAS ON SALE FOR R15,000 THEN R19,500.00. AIRCON DOES NOT WORK BY THE WAY. AND A COUPLE OF OTHER ISSUES, LIKE GEARBOX ETC, ETC,ETC. ASK HIM IF HE BOUGHT IT FROM A CAR DEALER IN KRAAIFONTEIN. OR CALL ME IF YOU NEED ADVICE REGARDS MIKE
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Post by marius on Jun 20, 2011 20:59:11 GMT 2
And probably rotten at that... pictures of the radiator mod will be very interesting. It could be the solution to the cowling fitment. Just nail it to the piece of wood ;D (or screws marius. Then you can get to the set screw easlily ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by marius on Jun 20, 2011 21:05:26 GMT 2
Seriously though - unless the owner has stated that the car is not in proper running condition >> TAKE THE CAR FOR A TEST DRIVE AND ENGAGE ALL OF THE GEARS (one at a time ;D) Check for oil leaks underneath the car BEFORE you take it for a drive. Looks like this owner might have found the cure for his oil leak though ;D Marius
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Post by hotstuff on Jun 20, 2011 21:26:43 GMT 2
Seriously though - unless the owner has stated that the car is not in proper running condition >> TAKE THE CAR FOR A TEST DRIVE AND ENGAGE ALL OF THE GEARS (one at a time ;D) Check for oil leaks underneath the car BEFORE you take it for a drive. Looks like this owner might have found the cure for his oil leak though ;D Marius GOOD ONE SIR MARIUS- CHAIRPERSON AND GLOBAL MODERATOR
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Post by darryn on Jun 20, 2011 21:39:08 GMT 2
Run away Run away!
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Post by hotstuff on Jun 20, 2011 21:46:57 GMT 2
OH THE FRONT PROP SHAFT JUST SPINS LIKE A COFFEE GRINDER SO R29000,00 ANY ONE FOR A COFFEE GRINDER? ....................UNLESS IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED SOME HOW? ? AND I DEFF DID NOT WORK ON IT OR KNOW OF ANYONE WHO DID IN THE CAPE.... SORRY TO BE SO STRAIGHT FORWARD BUT YOU NEED TO KNOW....THIS CAR HAS A HISTORY OF BAD VIBES AND ABUSE..
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Post by hotstuff on Jun 20, 2011 21:47:47 GMT 2
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Post by vincentc on Jun 20, 2011 22:23:03 GMT 2
Darius, Just vacuum yours and let your Boet find his own one :-)
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Post by fangsingh on Jun 20, 2011 23:44:27 GMT 2
I would suggest that you just buy the Bull Bar ;D.
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Post by hotstuff on Jun 21, 2011 7:59:22 GMT 2
ok what are you willing to spend on a lada as i might have one for you just pm me. regards mike
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Post by RATEL on Jun 21, 2011 17:20:27 GMT 2
Thanks Guys! I am running away I promise!!!
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Post by marius on Jun 21, 2011 17:30:32 GMT 2
No harm in taking it for a drive Darius - but if you do just be cautious and take it for a descent distance and take the owner with - at least you will have someone that can push it back home! ;D
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Post by RATEL on Jun 22, 2011 14:08:15 GMT 2
That is the thing, I do not know who knows the Zambesi road car sales there in Pretoria Montana, its one of those places. I wanted to test drive but I stood there for almost 15minutes. I think the guy ignored me on purpose when he heard I already bought one and I am looking at my second
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Post by Charles on Jun 22, 2011 16:06:32 GMT 2
He most likely thinks you are mad.
Charles
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Post by vincentc on Jun 22, 2011 20:34:01 GMT 2
@ Darius - Zambezi road is a nightmare at the best of times The reason he ignored you is that you would know what a Niva should NOT sound or drive like.
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Post by hotstuff on Jun 22, 2011 21:53:16 GMT 2
good one there vincent
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Post by RATEL on Jun 24, 2011 9:58:50 GMT 2
That is definitely true Vince!!! I told them I already own a lada.... hehehe bastards! they should not sell there....
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Post by Stefan on Aug 4, 2011 15:44:37 GMT 2
What is the asking price for this Lada?
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Post by vincentc on Aug 4, 2011 21:45:42 GMT 2
Stefan, Rather contact Ventz if you are in the market for a good lada. I was there earlier this week so PM him.
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Post by RATEL on Aug 7, 2011 6:00:31 GMT 2
I contacted this guy during this week or last and the lada is still there for the same price R29900. He is mad, he is never going to sell that thing and he probably overpaid for it....
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Post by Stefan on Aug 7, 2011 18:28:54 GMT 2
Thanks Vincent,
I'm not looking to buy, but to maybe sell. I'm stil coming to terms with the idea and will know for sure on Tuesday. It's purely a business decision (sad one at that), but we sometimes must make these tough ones. I really hope that I DON'T have to, but we'll see.
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