For more than 4 years, AvtoVAZ cars have been «tenth» models roll off the assembly line. The plant annually increases the production of these models. They are bought, they are proud of them, they are praised, but even more they are scolded, and especially in the media. In the journal «Behind the wheel» more than 50% of information about «dozens» negative. Although there are wonderful articles that reflect the opinion of everyone, both the owners of these machines and those who experience them. The book also uses their data to assess the merits of «dozen».
Magazine «Autoreview» - more than 90% of the information in it about foreign cars. And if there is information about domestic cars, then more than 90% of the information about them is from the negative side. A expert «Autoreview» Evgeny Borychev in his statement about «top ten» so he writes: «I really did not want my response about this car to be perceived as a manual for «schools of slander». But his article and the articles of other contributors to this journal are just a handbook for this school. For example, what is the value of Maxim Kodakov's statement: «It's nice that the domestic car is equipped with «luxury» systems: heated seats, power windows on all doors...» and further: «But all this is done in a slipshod manner. Why do I need power windows if the driver's window won't close all the way? Why do I need such heated seats that work every other time?» and then: «I liked the sixteen-valve engine, but in the cold it starts every other time. The car steers well, but the suspension rumbles on every bump...» The ellipsis in the text obviously means: «Why do I need such a 16-valve engine?, why do I need such a suspension?» Why not a school for slander? And quite «good» end of his article: «Never! For me, it's better a long time ago obsolete «Nexia», used «Opel Vectra» previous generation». How will the author of these words write differently if he is well paid for describing and advertising imported used cars so that he can drive his car BMW 320i. The only positive statement of the employee of this magazine, Natalia Yakunina. This is probably the 10% that reflect the real situation in the domestic auto industry. «And it turns out that with all the shortcomings «twelfth» I have no other choice»,... «if I need to buy a personal car, then the VAZ-2112 will be one of the contenders».
Of course, how many people, so many opinions. But writing in a magazine that we don’t need to install power windows because in my car they do not completely close the window, etc., this means that someone needs our cars to be bad and no one buys them.
And here is the opinion of the reader, published in the magazine «Behind the wheel» No. 6 for 1999; it is probably the most correct, as it reflects only a personal point of view. The article is called «Ready to change «top ten» on «top ten». In it, he talks about how he had to deal with the elimination of various flaws and malfunctions on his «top ten», from the moment you leave the store. But here is how he ends his article: «With pain in my soul I remember the cost of maintenance «dozens». For a year and a half, 4,510 rubles were spent on repairs alone. You probably want to know: after so much torment, didn’t you really want to get rid of the car? I confess, I thought about selling more than once. But, firstly, I bought it before the crisis. I paid almost 10,000 dollars, and now a new one costs about 5,000 dollars and you won’t get much for mine. Secondly, in the course of dealing with malfunctions, I studied the car well and began to treat it differently. (One would like to add: how to «friend».) Perhaps, I am not satisfied with the VAZ-2110 model as such, but with a specific machine. Frankly speaking, by the totality of properties «ten» suits me quite well. In principle, a good alternative to foreign cars - only there are a lot of childhood diseases and the quality is lame. However, according to rumors, those cars that roll off the assembly line today are much better assembled than copies of the first batches (mine is one of them). And the maintenance of a domestic car is now much cheaper than a foreign one. In short, if I had the opportunity to change my personal vehicle, then I would again take the VAZ-2110 or VAZ-21102. Do not be surprised». And we are not surprised. It's already 2001, and many articles in this magazine confirm your opinion. Cars «tenths» Models are getting better every year. And here is the opinion of the editor of the magazine «Behind the wheel» P. Menshikh, when asked about the VAZ-2110: «I would like to know your opinion about the VAZ-2110 - I read that you drive on this car, and you switched to it from a foreign car!» He responded in Magazine No. 2, 2001: «Six months driving a VAZ-2111 station wagon caused conflicting feelings. On one side of the scale is a completely modern, dynamic, roomy and comfortable car at an inexpensive price. On the other - numerous breakdowns and imperfections. There were problems with the cooling system, I struggled with exhaust gases being sucked into the cabin, etc. I'm not talking about comfort, if you compare it with a foreign car, which I also use from time to time. Coming back after these «cheating» to the VAZ-2111, I'm going like an athlete before the start. I set the necessary tone to the muscles, I mobilize to meet the difficulties, in short, I feel myself again in fighting shape. You feel a special buzz, as they say, when you rush along our muddy muddy roads or overcome suburban snowdrifts on good tires. The fact that I was not mistaken in choosing a car for everyday use is also convinced by quite reasonable prices for spare parts and services in a car service. But in general, a well-conceived car lacks the proper workmanship so far». Here is the real opinion of the person who exploits «top ten».