How to choose the right used car VAZ 2114

“Sores in the car.” VAZ-2114 “four” 2006

Alexey Filippov 14 July 2016 16:23

What pitfalls can there be when buying a used “four”?

No matter who you listen to, everyone recommends buying something inexpensive and reliable as your first car. For example, VAZ-2114, 2115. And until recently, the “fourteenth” was perhaps the most popular car in the budget segment in Russia. However, few can imagine what awaits a person who decides to buy a 6-8 year old VAZ, and even as the first car or after the person who had this car first.

Oleg bought a 2006 VAZ-2114 in September 2013 and the first thing he did was install central locking and an alarm system in the car. Not counting the cost of insurance and registration, the car consumed 8 thousand rubles and said “more.” At least that's what the owner claims.

By the end of December of the same year, the car's clutch had run out. The replacement cost 3,200 rubles. Along with the clutch, the pipes and oil level sensor were changed. And the pre-New Year expenses amounted to 8,620 rubles - a gift to the car for the holiday.

After driving on the winter roads of Kirov in the spring, the rear and part of the front suspension gave up life. Since it was possible for friends to have it repaired, there was a small saving. However, the final amount of 10,000 rubles still hit the budget.

After struggling with the suspension, it was time to tackle the engine. Here, in addition to milling the cylinder head, we had to change the pump and all the accompanying belts and rollers, and tensioners. Probably due to insufficient cooling at one time the head was removed, which resulted in subsequent repairs. The amount of investment in the spring car repairs, including the suspension, amounted to 24,420 rubles.

The summer of 2014 passed without major investments, and in September it was time for maintenance. The service cost 430 rubles.

At the end of the year in December, the car owner faced new expenses: pads and bearings. Replacing the pads in a circle and bearings cost 2,000 rubles.

With these investments, the calculation of expenses for the car was stopped and the total amount was more than 54 thousand rubles. Although Oleg himself says that about 70 thousand were invested, it’s just that not all of the receipts were preserved.

From the experience of owning the “fourteenth”, Oleg emphasized that when buying this car it is necessary to pay attention to the integrity of the body. The body is the weak point of this Lada model, so you can still struggle with it.

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Tuning model 2114

VAZ 2114 seems to be created for tuning. The vast majority of finishing operations described on the Internet are associated with this particular car. There is nothing surprising here. Some components need to be modified for successful further operation, and some need to be modified to give the vehicle a more modern and unique look.

Tuning applies to any of the car’s components: interior, body, engine and suspension. One of the options is replacing the engine with a motor from Lada Priora, which has already been mentioned above. Let's look at what other lengths owners go to to give their cars individuality. The very shape of the Lada 2114 calls for making it a sports car. Of course, only externally.

For this purpose, kits are available for sale, the name of which speaks for itself - Fast and Furious, Sport, etc. In addition, bumpers of various configurations, spoilers, and linings are sold separately. All this, of course, is not cheap. And taking into account painting in body color, as well as installation work, the amount becomes even greater. But I must admit, it's worth it. These VAZ 2114s look very impressive and are the envy of friends and acquaintances.

This tuning suits the VAZ 2114 Perseus especially well, however, subject to professional painting. Another way to attract the eyes of passers-by to your car is to lower it. Recently, many such cars have appeared on the streets of our cities. This is done using special short-stroke racks, which are also commercially available. Some of them allow you to achieve a lowering of up to 70 mm.

Car enthusiasts show their greatest imagination when tuning the interior of the Lada 2114. What can they do here! From banal electric windows to multi-colored door trims. They completely change the dashboard, install a different, more convenient from their point of view, steering wheel. But sometimes this is done even at the expense of safety. Don't be lazy, look at photos of similar tuning. Some of the salons on them are a real work of art.

And briefly about the wheels of the car. Tuning, of course, did not pass them by either. Moreover, in this case it is the simplest. The choice of wheels and tires is so huge that everything is limited only by your wallet and imagination. Not all of this is made to standard and has passed the test. Very often, manufacturers only care about beautiful design. Before you make a choice, remember that your safety, and not just yours, depends on the wheels. That's all. Good luck!

Many owners of the domestic automobile industry ask questions - why the VAZ 2114 engine has an 8-valve injector. The reasons for this phenomenon are quite typical for Lada models, especially those equipped with injection power units. This article will discuss the causes of tripping and methods for troubleshooting.

What do you need to know if you want to buy a Lada Granta or VAZ-2114 on the secondary market?

Buying a used car on the secondary market is akin to completing a quest, playing hide and seek, or, as they say, going through thick and thin. We have already told you what needs to be done so that our purchase on the used car market does not become a disappointment for us. Now we want to draw attention to used cars that are popular on the Russian market: Lada Granta and VAZ-2114. We have collected important information about these cars so that you can highlight their pros and cons for yourself.

Before we begin our review of used cars that are in demand on the secondary market, please note that all information has been collected for informational purposes and is not a guide to action, and we are not trying to persuade you to purchase a particular car presented in the review. The choice, of course, is yours to make.

We also wanted to note that all the data is based on reviews of car owners who publish private reviews on various forums and Internet sites about the experience of owning a car, and reviews of servicemen (including those who work in official dealer service stations). We also took into account the opinion of garage auto repairmen, whose experience and knowledge are sometimes even higher than those who work in well-known large auto repair centers.

In addition, you should know that the used car market in Russia is rapidly changing along with the new car market. Thus, market leaders have changed over the course of several years. Gradually, domestic automobile brands occupy leading positions in the Russian market, despite the people's love for foreign cars. But the reality is that people are forced to switch to domestic cars due to the fact that they simply cannot afford many foreign cars. Moreover, this happens both in the new and secondary car markets. Therefore, we decided to start with a review of domestic cars, and then continue with foreign cars.

How to determine a bad cylinder

Having noticed that the check is flashing, the VAZ 2114 engine begins to trip, the first thing you need to do is determine the non-working cylinder.

To do this, the following steps are taken:

• start the engine and open the hood;
• listen to and remember the nature of the engine operation;
• We remove the high-voltage wires from the spark plugs one by one. As soon as the sound does not change when the wire is removed, it means that the bad cylinder has been identified.

The next step is to unscrew the spark plugs and determine their condition. Soot on spark plugs is an important indicator of adequate operation of the power unit. Assessing the condition of the spark plug will help determine why the engine in a VAZ 2114 is stalling.

If the faulty car has a high mileage, then before repairing, be sure to perform the following steps:

1. Install a new set of spark plugs.
2. Replace high-voltage wires with new ones. Long-term operation under conditions of high temperatures and voltage leads to damage to the wire sheath. Such damage leads to interruptions and a weak spark on the spark plugs.
3. Measure compression in cylinders.
4. Check the installation and tension of the timing belt.
5. Perform valve adjustment. This procedure is carried out after 15-20 thousand km. mileage
6. Check the suitability of the ignition coil.
7. Replace the air purification filter.

After completing these points, you can begin to examine why the VAZ 2114 engine injector is tripping.

What to look for when buying a used Lada Granta

It is clear that if you are going to buy this used Russian car, then most likely your budget leaves much to be desired. Unfortunately, despite the fact that this is a good car for the money, in most cases this model is not purchased for a good life.

Naturally, when money is limited, then buying a Lada Granta on the secondary market is akin to walking through a minefield. After all, in the event of an unsuccessful purchase, it will be doubly offensive to spend money and receive a problematic car that requires large investments. How can this be avoided? What should you pay attention to?

Firstly, let us remind you that the Lada Granta recently underwent a restyling (update), receiving a fresher appearance. This, naturally, led to the fact that pre-restyling models became slightly cheaper on the secondary market and will become even cheaper as restyled models hit the secondary market.

We advise you to look for a car with a liftback body, since this way there is less risk of running into a taxi car with low mileage. This Granta body is rarely used in taxi fleets.

How to understand that the engine has started to stall

The concept of “triple” is associated with the performance of the power unit. When one of the cylinders fails, the sound of the engine changes greatly - the internal combustion engine begins to “triple”. With such a malfunction, the fuel in the idle boiler does not burn, but is diluted with the incoming oil and enters the crankcase.

Once the fuel enters the crankcase, it will dilute the oil, which will lead to the loss of its lubricating properties and rapid wear of the parts of the cylinder-piston group. As a result, the engine life will be significantly reduced.

Engine misfires can affect the performance of other vehicle components.

You can detect that the injector in the VAZ 2114 engine is malfunctioning by the following signs:

• loss of vehicle performance;
• interruptions in the operation of the power unit (vibration, disruption of valve timing);
• significant increase in fuel consumption;
• uneven exhaust in the exhaust system;
• the appearance of jerks and floating speeds during acceleration;
• The check engine light is blinking.

Body

The biggest headache for any Lada Granta owner is, of course, body corrosion, which does not spare any car. Unfortunately, no matter how hard AvtoVAZ tried, they could not overcome the rapid rusting of cars. For example, samples of cars from 2014-2015, judging by reviews on the Internet, showed signs of rust already in the first year of owning a new car.

The most common breakdown

Before digging into the inside of the car, check how securely the ground wire leading to the front panel is secured. A restless passenger in front often simply pulls him out of his place with his feet. To prevent the situation from repeating itself, after fastening it is worth insulating the wire from reach.

Its signs are very characteristic:

• All indicators do not work: speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel level recorder, coolant temperature sensor;
• The rest of the equipment - optics, radio, even the panel backlight - turn on normally and do not act up;
• The ignition works properly, the car does not refuse to start;
• Fuse F3 is almost 100% blown. It is located in the mounting block and will have to be changed. But first you need to find out why it was covered, otherwise the new one installed will suffer the same fate. In most cases, a short circuit is to blame for burnout. On well-used VAZ-2114, the fuse often blows after each wash. Instead of carrying a spare one, you need to figure out where moisture is getting into it.

If the fuse is intact , this is not a reason to immediately leave it alone. It would be a good idea to remove it and check the contacts: if the fuse is live, but the terminals are oxidized, the circuit will be interrupted, and the device will stop showing any signs of life.

The next weak link : It is the ignition relay. It is located to the left of the steering column, fixed on a pin, so to speak, upside down. You need to remove it and try to make direct contact with the wires. If there are obvious signs of revival on the instrument panel, it immediately becomes clear that the time has come to change the relay.

Motor

According to service technicians, when purchasing, you should pay attention to the complex 16-valve engine, which, although improved compared to the old indestructible 8-valve engines, still has a number of problems due to the complexity of the design.

First, be sure to measure compression during inspection. In no case should it be less than 11 bar. Ideally it should be 12 bar. The difference between the cylinders should not be more than 0.5-0.6 bar.

Is accessibility a priority?

Compared to other cars that beginners choose as their first car, the VAZ-2114 does not look at all advantageous. A meager interior, an ugly body, and modest driving performance do little to please those who value aesthetics. Due to the lack of modern safety equipment, the risk of accidents and injuries is high. But the affordable price and inexpensive repairs play in favor of the “four”.

If a novice driver chooses this particular car, we advise you to buy a newer version so that you can drive for some time without looking under the hood.

Author: Dmitry Savchenko

Do you think it’s worth starting your driving experience with a VAZ-2114? What do you recommend paying attention to when purchasing? We are waiting for your answers in the comments.

Transmission

Also, when inspecting, pay attention to the transmission, which during a test drive should operate without any extraneous sounds or grinding noises. Place special emphasis on reverse gear, which should engage without a crash.

Check whether the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Be sure to pay attention to the operation of the gearbox synchronizers when moving forward, especially in 2nd gear, which most often wears out on these cars (second gear synchronizer).

Causes of interruptions on a warm engine

There are times when a cold engine works normally, but as it warms up it starts to stall. This happens due to a mismatch in valve clearances: on a cold unit the clearance is normal, but when it warms up, the valves begin to tighten; It is also worth checking the integrity of the head gasket, electronic control module and ignition coils, which may break due to damaged wiring.

Suspension

The suspension of the Lada Granta is quite reliable and durable (what else is needed on Russian roads?). Nevertheless, you shouldn’t expect any outstanding mileage from it, like, for example, on Toyota cars. Also keep in mind that the suspension of the Lada Granta is quite stiff and noisy.

There are also complaints about the front struts, which become noisy even with low mileage.

Salon

The interior of the “fourteenth” is slightly different. Unlike the “nine”, which had a clumsy, angular torpedo, a more civilized europanel appeared here.

But the main ailment with a creaky panel was still inherited by the “fourteenth”. Whatever sound insulation there may be, plastic constantly makes itself felt. This occurs at both low and high speeds. What else do reviews say about the VAZ-2114? At 90 kilometers per hour, air from the street begins to rush into the cabin. As motorists note, the culprit is a weak seal.

The seats in the car are a bit hard. The adjustment is only mechanical, there is no heating. The steering wheel is completely devoid of any settings. Ergonomics are at the “nine” level. Among the advantages include a spacious trunk. Its volume is 400 liters. But the shelf makes it difficult to transport high loads. In addition, it also rattles, the owners say. This is an "incurable disease." The only way out is to replace the shelf with a tuning one made of thick plywood. By the way, over time the factory shelf sags. It's quite thin.

Electrics

The owners of this car are very fond of “tuning” the car by installing amplifiers, amplifiers, LED bulbs, alarms, etc. Unfortunately, very often they do all this on their own. Sometimes it’s wrong, damaging the car’s single electrical circuit, which already tends to fail.

So it would be a good idea to check the car’s electrical system before purchasing.

Minuses

With frequent active driving, the gears “die” and the gearshift lever simply stops locking in the selected position. There is also a defect in the gearbox gears, which fall apart.

Gearbox howl, which AvtoVAZ engineers could not eliminate

Poor directional stability (the car starts to roll along the road at speed)

Body corrosion

Bottom line. As we have already said, when choosing a used Lada Granta, pay attention to all the important components of the car. It is advisable that the mileage of the car does not exceed 85 thousand km (honest). Also check the car in the taxi database. And, of course, before giving the buyer money, do a comprehensive diagnostic of the car. Never buy a car based on its appearance unless you want to buy a pig in a poke.

Which engine is better: 1.5 liter 8-cl. or 1.6 l 8-cl?

When choosing a car, people often ask the question: “Which engine is better?” In our case, everything is not so simple. A similar question may arise if we consider buying a car from already “shaggy” years: 2006-2007. It was during this period that VAZ-2113, 2114 and 2115 were equipped with both 1.6 liter and 1.5 liter engines, the characteristics of which are outlined above.

In fact, they are no different, except for volume, exhaust standards, fuel supply systems and a pair of sensors. Therefore, the main distinguishing point is the engine size. A difference of 0.1 liters gives more torque from the bottom, adds a little maximum power and, perhaps, the same or even lower fuel consumption than 1.5 liters. The only negative is that it is noisier at idle.

Previously, in the years 2008-2012, people were reluctant to buy 1.6 liter models, saying they were loud, prone to breakdowns, etc. In fact, it is superior to the 1.5 liter engine in all respects. Accordingly, we recommend it to you. But this applies to 8-grade students. motors that were installed serially. Next, let's look at 16-cl.

What to look for when buying a used VAZ-2114 Lada Samara

At the end of 2013, a historical event took place in Russia - the last VAZ-2114 (Lada Samara-2) rolled off the AvtoVAZ assembly line. It was replaced by the modern Lada Granta. In general, the family of all-wheel drive cars of the Lada Samara series has been produced on the domestic market for more than 30 years.

Let us recall that the Lada Samara-2 VAZ-2114 replaced the VAZ-2109, which was produced since 1987. VAZ-2114 debuted on the market in 1998.

It is worth noting that with the change of generations, a technical revolution did not occur. In principle, purely technically, the VAZ-2114 is the same VAZ-2109, with the exception of a new steering rack and front brakes, which the 14th received from the VAZ-2110. The car also received a 1.5-liter engine with distributed fuel injection and an upgraded manual transmission. Everything else is the usual external and internal restyling.

Electrical problems

If you notice that your VAZ 2114 is difficult to start, then first of all you should check the main electrical components and assemblies that affect its operation.

• starter;
• spark plug;
• throttle;
• electronic control unit.

In this case, the check should begin with the candles.

Before you begin troubleshooting, you should check the condition and charge of the battery. If it is too discharged, then this can cause poor starter performance and, as a result, difficulties when starting the engine.

If the battery is in perfect order, then you should carefully examine the spark plugs. The presence of oil, carbon deposits, or colored spots on them may indicate that they are faulty. In this case, there are two options for solving the problem - either clean the existing spark plugs (for example, calcinate them or clean them with fine sandpaper and solvent) or replace them with new ones. The last option is the most preferable, since only it will help you find out for sure whether the spark plugs are to blame for the malfunction or not.

It should be remembered that when replacing spark plugs with new ones, all 4 spark plugs should be replaced. This is done even if only one candle fails.

If upon inspection it turns out that everything is in order with the spark plugs, then you should check the high-voltage coil. This can be made easier by replacing it with a new, similar one. If the ignition coil (or rather the block) is working properly, then you should proceed to diagnosing the starter.

Motor

Initially, the VAZ-2114 received a 1.5-liter 8-valve engine. In 2007, it was replaced by a 1.6-liter eight-valve engine with a similar design. The advantage of these engines is that if for some reason the timing belt breaks, the engine valves do not meet the pistons. And this is important, since timing belt breakage on this model is not uncommon. Moreover, even with a short mileage after replacing the belt.

The engines are quite reliable and can run up to 350-400 thousand km without problems. By the way, do not be alarmed by the knocking of valves when the engine is running. This sound exists even with absolutely serviceable engines. The culprit is the valve tappets, which sit too high in their seats. Damn, design feature. By the way, this engine requires scheduled valve adjustment every 45 thousand km. However, in practice, most car owners do not do this. Unfortunately, despite the reliability of the motor, due to the nature of the cooling system, engines are prone to overheating.

Dimensions, ground clearance

The car has the same dimensions as the nine. The length of the body is 4.12 meters, width – 1.65, height – 1.4 meters. The car is very compact, and there are no difficulties with parking, reviews say. The VAZ-2114 has another advantage, which it inherited from the “nine”. This is ground clearance. The ground clearance on standard 14-inch wheels is 16.5 centimeters.

This is quite enough to easily drive into the forest, fishing or anywhere else on dirt roads. The car also performs well on loose snow. It is difficult to bury the “four” and place it on its belly. Cross-country ability is one of the main advantages of a car of this model.

Box

The weakest link of the manual transmission is the domestic clutch kit. Therefore, if you don’t want headaches, buy foreign analogues.

Don't be alarmed by the loud noise of the 5-speed manual transmission. Unfortunately, the manufacturing quality of the gears and synchronizers of the VAZ-2114 gearbox was not very good; they howled even on new cars. As on the Lada Grant, wear of the second gear (synchronizers) occurs most quickly in the gearbox.

Service technicians advise regularly monitoring the oil level in the gearbox and, if there is a shortage of oil, adding even more than the nominal value.

Transmission

The 5-speed manual, which has no alternative to the second-generation Samara, will not cause much trouble. A strong hum during operation is more a feature of the transmission than a malfunction. Due to the low quality of manufacturing of gearbox gears, the operation of the gearbox can be noisy at any age of the car. And, perhaps, the only really weak point of the mechanics is the second gear synchronizers, costing about 250 rubles, which fail among adherents of an aggressive driving style.

The original clutch, costing 2,800 rubles, on cars of this family lasts an average of 100,000 km. At the same time, both more frequent failures (every 50,000 km) and rare ones (every 150,000 - 200,000 km) are noted. You can increase the service life of this unit by replacing the clutch disc and basket with a release bearing, costing about 4,400 rubles from foreign manufacturers. CV joints costing at least 1000 rubles usually last a long time in hatchbacks and sedans, if you monitor the integrity of their boots. But the probability of “getting” to replace them quickly increases when choosing a car raised above the ground.

Suspension

The suspension of the VAZ-2114 is the same chassis that you will find in the VAZ-2109. So the more modern VAZ-2114 has a certain reliability of the “nine” suspension. But, unfortunately, at the same time, the 14th model also adopted all the childhood sores of the chassis due to design features.

For example, in the VAZ-2114, as in the VAZ-2109, it is still not uncommon for rubber to peel off from the upper shock absorber mounts. Also, do not expect reliability from the aluminum brace brackets, which will burst very quickly from impacts. Fortunately, the supports are usually replaced with imported analogues, which, fortunately, are abundant on the market. Also, instead of aluminum brackets, you can install steel ones. In principle, these are all common problems with the VAZ-2114 chassis. There are no complaints about the ball ones. They travel 80-100 thousand km without any problems. Yes, of course, the original shock absorbers on a VAZ-2114 can leak quite quickly. But they can be replaced with imported analogues, and you will forget about this problem.

The steering rack usually runs 60 thousand km without any problems. Then the knocking starts. But this is usually solved by tightening the steering rack adjusting nut, and you will forget about the steering until 100 thousand km, where you will have to change the steering rods.

Continuation of the legend

The second generation of the Lada Samara family was, in fact, a thorough update of the three- and five-door hatchbacks VAZ-2108 and 2109, beloved by our compatriots, as well as the 21099 sedan. The first, after modernization, received the indices VAZ 2113 and 2114, respectively, and the latter was called VAZ-2115. Moreover, the four-door came out earlier. In 1997, its assembly began in the pilot industrial production of AvtoVAZ.

The novelty received a new trunk lid with a spoiler in which a brake light was built in, other taillights with an insert between them, bumpers painted in body color, door moldings and sill fairings. But the interior of the sedan remained the same from the VAZ-21099 model until 2001, when the “fifteenth” was put on the factory assembly line. She finally replaced her predecessor in 2005.

The second one appeared in April 2003, the five-door 2114. It was distinguished from the “nine” by a new design of the front part: headlights, fog lights, fenders, hood, as well as radiator trim, bumpers, moldings and spoilers painted in body color. The interior has a new “Europanel”, a tilt-adjustable steering wheel from the “ten” and a new design of cabin heater. Since 2007, the Europanel has become tougher, quieter, and has acquired an on-board computer and an instrument cluster with two LCD indicators. They showed the outside temperature, time and voltage in the on-board network.

The updated three-door VAZ-2113 might not have existed. Due to the low demand for the G8, they planned to simply close its production line. But later they changed their minds and left it in production with a limited volume. Like the five-door, it received a new front end, bumpers, lights and rear spoiler. The interior of the hatchback was mainly borrowed from two other models of the Samara 2 family, retaining only the ceiling and interior door panels from its predecessor. By the way, along with the release of the VAZ-2113, the number 2 was removed from the designations of all three models, after which they were sent for export under the names Lada 115, 114 and 115.

Electrics

Here, too, the VAZ-2114 took away all the sores from the VAZ-2109. Also, the condition of the car’s electrical system determines how the owner treated the car. If he got into the electrics, connecting various electrical equipment, doing everything unprofessionally, then by buying such a car, you risk getting a whole bunch of electrical problems, headaches and dooming yourself to huge expenses. So when inspecting the car, be sure to diagnose all electrical equipment. And don’t mess with a car that has undergone electrical tuning.

Options

Over all the years of production of the VAZ 2114, it was supplied in only two trim levels:

• basic;
• lux.

Interior of a VAZ 2114 luxury car

We have summarized the differences between the basic and luxury modifications in a table: