Possible engine repair costs
The Amulet engine is designed for gasoline with an octane rating of 92, and high-quality - surrogate fuel quickly destroys the elements of the ignition and injection system. Although there are cases when, when using the 95th, the valves burned out. Repair costs from 7000 rubles. Timing belt renewal regulations - 40 thousand km. Replacement with rollers is made for 4500 rubles. The radiator is short-lived (2800 rubles), which begins to leak from corrosion or from mechanical damage. The generator (4200 rubles), the fuel consumption sensor (2900 rubles) and other motor electrics fail. But the durability of the elements is not amenable to statistics - everything happens spontaneously. And how long this or that detail will last is unknown.
Chery Amulet
Chery Amulet
On a 1.6-liter engine, it is advisable to update the timing belt after 50 thousand kilometers, and not every 60, as stated in the instructions. It is advisable to combine every second belt replacement with updating the pump. She does not care for more than 100 thousand. Replacement - 3500 rubles. A maximum of 50 thousand km is a generator (3600 rubles). There is a high probability of simultaneously changing the mass air flow sensor (from 2870 rubles). By the first “hundred” mileage, the idle speed controller (from 950 rubles) and the speed sensor (780 rubles) fail. By the same time, the front oil seals of the crankshaft and camshaft may leak.
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Possible costs for the repair of electricians
In terms of claims, electrical equipment Chery Amulet leads among other car systems. Faults roll in an avalanche, spontaneously and unpredictably. But the most obvious and frequent cases can be listed. From time to time, the generator does not work at full power, which is why the battery discharges over time (from 2, 800 rubles). Many onboard electrical devices are buggy. Not only are the headlights frankly “blind,” in addition to the car, apparently, because of power surges, too often the headlights, taillights, and license plate lights burn out. Quite often, the ignition module (2600 rubles), located in the wrong place, fails.
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In Kalina electrical equipment, various sensors, blocks and relays are often buggy. Light bulbs of brake lights, headlights and lamps burn out, for the replacement of which you can spend up to 700 rubles. in year. The blubber ignition module, its replacement with a Bosch product will cost 2200 rubles. Often, the Check Engine light comes on, and there can be many reasons for this: from low-quality fuel and the failure of any sensor to loss of compression in the cylinders. The engine control unit (from 1800 rubles) is located unsuccessfully - exactly under the heater radiator, therefore the risk of its failure in the event of a stove leak is great.
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Possible transmission repair costs
The Amulet gearbox is generally durable. Only to 100 thousand km from the oil seals of the INC begins to ooze. Around the same run, the side of the gearshift lever loosens up - it is treated by replacing plastic bushings for 1800 rubles. But the clutch mechanism on some cars wore out to 30 thousand km. True, the replacement is inexpensive - together with the work will have to pay about 6, 000 rubles. Provided that you will make repairs on a specialized service. Many owners change the grenades of external CV joints (from 1800 rubles) after three years of operation, after about 60-80 thousand km.
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In a manual gearbox closer to 100 thousand km of run, the oil seal on the side of the gearshift lever may leak. Together with him, there is a reason to replace the plastic rod bushings that were probably worn out by this time. Details cost a penny, but for the work will have to pay about 1, 500 rubles. External CV joints are unpredictable in terms of life expectancy. Even with a general anther, they often have to be changed after 50–70 thousand kilometers. "Grenade" costs 1350 rubles, and about the same amount will have to be paid for the work. On average, about 100 thousand km live clutch - it depends on the quality of components. Replacement inexpensive - 5000 rubles. along with work.
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Lada kalina
Possible body repair costs
Body stiffness is no different. Yes, and Amulet was assembled, at least some instances, “on the knee” - there were cases, in rainy weather, water penetrated into the cabin. Therefore, many make an additional “Shumka” for 8500 rubles. Doors open and close poorly - adjusting locks (from 1, 500 rubles) does not always help. Just for a year and a half there is enough corrugation (from 850 rubles) of the exhaust pipe of the exhaust system. The exterior plastic is very fragile. Plastic bumpers crack in the cold even from a slight blow. Corrosion resistance of the body can not be called high. Chips appear quickly, and if they are not painted over, they begin to bloom with rust.
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The body of Kalina is quite strong - it is made using modern technologies, and more than half, more precisely, almost 65%, of its elements with anodized coating. Therefore, the car does not take corrosion. Rust appears in the event that the car has been in an accident and body repair has been performed poorly. There are even cases when the rear and windshields burst spontaneously (4600 rubles with work).
During operation, the vibrations become unusable and the washer fluid reservoir starts to leak (from 750 rubles). To extend its life, it is enough to glue the places of contact with the body with thick double-sided tape.
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Possible costs of repairing the chassis
In the chassis of the Amulet, together with the struts of the front stabilizer (350 rubles each), wheel bearings (990 rubles each) have to be replaced every 15-20 thousand km. On the first cars, the rear shock absorbers flowed without exception (2900 rubles per pair). Front (1, 500 rubles.) Withstood a little longer. After the change of supplier, the problem was resolved, but complaints about the fragility of these parts are still being received. The “camber” and toe-in angles quickly “leave” (1200 rubles). Dealers check them on all new cars, and the second time they are advised to do it after 10 thousand km, when the suspension parts "sit down".
Chery Amulet
Chery Amulet
The timing of replacing suspension parts on Kalina does not lend themselves to logic due to unstable quality. It is better to give preference to eminent manufacturers, for example, such as Finwhale, whose products are of decent quality and reasonable prices. And the statistics of substitutions is as follows. Stabilizer racks more often break than wear out (300 rubles each). To 60 thousand km, shock absorbers flow out (5000 rubles in a circle), and the bearings of the hubs start to buzz (400 rubles each). Often they ask for premature replacement and drums (1000 rubles each). And the resource of ball bearings (450 rubles each) and silent blocks of levers is about 100 thousand km. If the steering rack knocked, do not rush to buy a new one - usually it’s enough to “pull it up”.
Lada kalina
Lada kalina
Lada Kalina appeared on sale in the spring of 2005, although it was developed back in the mid-90s. During this time, the “berry” should have been reduced, having lost its presentation. But I must admit that even today, Kalina looks quite attractive against the background of most representatives of the domestic automobile industry. This is especially true of the hatchback, which was supposed to be the first to be on the factory conveyor. However, the sedan first went on sale, and the five-door only two years later. And the station wagon debuted in mid-2008.
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Lada Kalina (2007-2009 onwards) Lada Kalina (2007-2009 onwards) Lada Kalina (2007-2009 onwards)
Chery Amulet is one of the few Chinese models that immediately fell into the damsels on the drafts field of the Russian market. The car attracted a favorable ratio of price, equipment and large dimensions. A significant role was played by his solid appearance. Although it is no secret that manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom did not bother with design when developing their future models - they simply took as a basis the once popular car and carefully copied it. Amulet, which like two drops of water similar to the Seat Toledo of the 1991 model year, did not escape this fate - motorists with experience will surely remember this car. And outwardly it looks like a sedan, although in fact it is a five-door hatchback.
Chery Amulet
Chery Amulet (2006–2008 onwards) Chery Amulet (2006–2008 onwards) Chery Amulet (2006–2008 onwards)
Inside, Lada Kalina is spacious - the interior is much freer than you expect when looking at it from the outside. Even a person up to 185 cm tall can get behind the wheel. And behind the seat there is enough space for two tall passengers. The interior of Kalina is attractive. Some plastic panels are two-tone, which was not previously seen on domestic cars. True, such problems as the creaking of the casing and the “crickets” in the cabin could not be avoided.
Chery Amulet Salon is not at all an example of design art. The design of the front panel in the style of Volkswagen models of the 80s. Ergonomics are also lame - the driver’s seat cushion is short, and its longitudinal movement is not enough, the steering wheel is not adjustable for departure. Upholstery material quickly loses shape and wrinkles. For tall drivers and passengers, the cabin is cramped. A hard plastic upholstery with an unpleasant odor that does not weather for a long time.
For Lada Kalina, there were mainly two gasoline engines with a capacity of 1.6 liters (82 hp) and a 16-valve 1.4 liter (90 hp). The gearbox is a 5-speed manual. Modifications with the base 1.6-liter engine and manual transmission prevail. And at 200, 000 rubles. versions of 2007-2009 are evaluated.
Chery Amulet was equipped with a gasoline 1.6-liter “four” (94 hp., Occasionally 88 hp) and a 5-speed manual gearbox. For this money, the car will be 2006-2008 years of release.
Chery Amulet and Lada Kalina
Options Lada Kalina
The basic version was equipped with front electric windows, audio training with two speakers in the front doors, an immobilizer and 13-inch wheels. The “Norma” package also included an electric power steering, 14-inch wheels, as well as upholstery and trunk upholstery with a tapestry and fabric. The top-end performance “Lux” already came with air conditioning, ABS, alloy wheels, full power accessories, heated seats, fog lights and frontal airbags.
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Full power accessories, air conditioning and interior decoration with tapestry inserts - the prerogative of the performance "Lux" Full power accessories, air conditioning and interior decoration with tapestry inserts - the prerogative of the performance "Lux" Full power accessories, air conditioning and interior decoration with tapestry inserts - the prerogative of the performance "Lux"
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In the backseat of Viburnum is surprisingly spacious even for tall passengers, but only two In the backseat of Viburnum is surprisingly spacious even for tall passengers, but only two In the backseat of Viburnum is surprisingly spacious even for tall passengers, but only of two
Options Chery Amulet
Amulet's standard equipment was quite generous. Initially, the car had ABS with a brake axle distribution system, air conditioning, frontal airbags, a power steering adjustable in height, an electric drive for all four windows, 14-inch alloy wheels and fog lights. With such a rich basic equipment, in general, there was no point in ordering additional options. But it was impossible to get Amulet with an “automatic machine” even with all the desire - an automatic transmission was not offered in principle.
Chery Amulet
The Chery Amulet interior is rustic and old-fashioned. The quality of finishing materials leaves much to be desired. But the equipment is quite generous for a car of this class. Chery Amulet Salon is rustic and old-fashioned. The quality of finishing materials leaves much to be desired. But the equipment is quite generous for a car of this class. Chery Amulet Salon is rustic and old-fashioned. The quality of finishing materials leaves much to be desired. But the equipment is quite generous for a car of this class
Chery Amulet
On the Russian market, Amulet was sold exclusively with a manual gearbox. On the Russian market, Amulet was sold exclusively with a manual gearbox. On the Russian market, Amulet was sold exclusively with a manual gearbox.
Owner reviews
Lada Kalina • 2008 onwards (1.6 L with manual gearbox, mileage 48, 000 km)
In "Kalina" I like everything, of course, given its price. Smooth body clearances under the hood neatly. Operating fluids did not go anywhere, did not add anything. And she did not break. In general, the impressions of the car are the most positive. Particularly pleased with the cost of body parts. The new bumper painted in body color - only 2500 rubles.
Andrey Kravtsov
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Lada Kalina • 2007 year (1.6 L with manual gearbox, mileage 59, 000 km)
Six months after the purchase, Kalina began to crumble. First flew racks and brake drums, wheel bearing, the rear window burst, and twice. A generator, an ignition module, a reverse gear solenoid were covered. Conclusion: the car is terribly unreliable … I wonder if it was just so unlucky for me, or are all Kalina's like that? I advise you to think 33 times before buying this car.
Taras Poddubok
Chery Amulet
Chery Amulet • 2008 onwards (1.6 L with manual gearbox, mileage 70, 500 km)
Amulet - a worthy alternative to our cars. The engine is noisy, but quieter than the VAZ-21102. Pendants do a great job on our roads. And if you put racks from Volkswagen, get business-class comfort! In addition, the chassis is distinguished by maintainability and indestructibility. For all the time I changed the stabilizer and radiator for 2200 rubles. Take it - you won’t regret it!
Matvey Korostin
Chery Amulet • 2007 onwards (1.6 L with manual gearbox, mileage 65, 800 km)
I never thought I'd run into this Chinese g … m. Over 80 thousand km, almost everything broke. Doors do not close normally, plastic settles, water gets into the cabin in the rain. The trapezoid and the wiper motor are out of order. The engine and gearbox in oil, the engine mountings are torn, the exhaust manifold and muffler are burnt out, there is no point in changing the bumper, the slightest touch - and it bursts.
Grigory Tsofrin
Chery Amulet and Lada Kalina
Verdict
Sergey Fedorov, editor:
