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Car owner reviews

71 real owner reviews from comments on Zhorga posts on Threads and Instagram: what they like, what breaks, fuel use and mileage. This is one owner's experience, not statistics.

Audi

  • +Audi A4 B5 — Quattro with the 1.8 Turbo and a manual: 6 years — consumables only.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Audi Q5 — With the 2.0 engine the car covered over 250,000 km; the owner calls it one of the most reliable cars he has had.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

BMW

  • +BMW 1 Series — At 90,000 km there are no issues with the automatic transmission; the manufacturer considers its fluid filled for life.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +BMW 3 Series E90 — Coupe with the 2.0 engine: from 135,000 to 181,000 km — struts, brakes, valve cover and oil pan gaskets, automatic transmission fluid, a couple of bushings and rear control arms; no serious breakdowns.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • •BMW X3 G01 — With the 2.0 engine: according to the owner, the timing chain needs replacing at around 200,000 km; no complaints about the automatic.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Changan

  • •Changan UNI-K — After a small sedan the size takes getting used to: you need more space to park, the steering is very light — it took time to get used to the cornering behavior; overall the owner is satisfied.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Chery

  • +Chery Tiggo 5 I — In 8 years and 120,000+ km nothing but the timing parts and brake pads was replaced; the owner switched from a Chevrolet Aveo and has no regrets.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026

Chevrolet

  • +Chevrolet Lacetti — Not a single roadside breakdown in 187,000 km; no complaints about the engine or gearbox.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Ford

  • +Ford Focus II — With the 1.8 engine: about 50,000 km without servicing (only topping up the oil), then roughly another 200,000 km until an accident.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Geely

  • +Geely Atlas — The owner switched from a Mitsubishi ASX: very happy — a completely different driving and comfort experience.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026

Great Wall

  • +Great Wall Hover H5 I — Bought from a dealership; in 175,000 km only the oil and brake pads were replaced; starts without problems in severe frost.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • −Great Wall Hover H5 I — The cabin is cold in winter; the body metal suffers over time.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Haval

  • •Haval H9 II — The owner switched from a Hover H5: comfort, speed and off-road ability are noticeably better, but fuel consumption is high.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Haval H9 II — The owner switched from a Chevrolet Captiva: three locking differentials and a transfer case, easier to steer in the city than a Land Cruiser 200, good brakes, pulls from 1,500 rpm, economical on the highway.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Haval Jolion I — The owner, who moved to a Jolion after a Skoda Fabia, Nissan Primera and Daewoo Nexia, has no regrets about the choice.Owner, Threads, 28.10.2026
  • +Haval Jolion I — Ground clearance after a Kia Ceed is "night and day"; no problems in 2 years of use.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Honda

  • −Honda Accord — Owner of a 2008 Accord bought new: the car feels very unstable on the road, "like it's made of cardboard".Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Honda Civic VIII (FD/FK) — Sedan with the 1.8 engine: reliable, drives well, simple design — you can repair a lot yourself.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Hyundai

  • +Hyundai Creta — 7 years of ownership — a good car (the owner switched to a Changan).Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Hyundai Solaris / Accent — The owner calls the Solaris the most reliable car: about 500,000 km on the clock.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Jaecoo

  • +Jaecoo J7 I — Switched to the J7 after a Mazda 3 and an Omoda — really likes the car.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Jetour

  • −Jetour X70 Plus I — After a SsangYong: the car is bigger, but the ground clearance is lower and it lacks all-wheel drive.Owner, Threads, 28.10.2026

Kia

  • −Kia Ceed — Low ground clearance: after switching to a crossover (Haval Jolion), the owner noticed a big difference.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Kia Ceed SW — Good for travel; in the owner's opinion, it holds the road on the highway better than a crossover thanks to its long wheelbase.Owner, Threads, 28.10.2026
  • −Kia Cerato — With the 2.4 engine and an automatic, the car is sluggish accelerating above 90–100 km/h.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • •Kia Cerato II (TD) — 2011, 1.6 engine: the timing chain was replaced at 150,000 km.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Kia K5 — 2.0 version on factory gas (LPG): 350,000 km, starts in winter without problems — according to the owner, better than the petrol versions.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • •Kia Rio X (X-Line) I — The 1.4 engine proved itself very well over 250,000 km, but the low ground clearance was a nuisance; according to the owner, lift spacers created more problems than they solved.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Lada

  • −Lada 2113 / 2114 / 2115 Samara 2 — Temperamental starting, a weak clutch cable and an unreliable engine — the owner won't buy one again.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Lada Granta — 2019 car: over 100,000 km in 3 years and not a single problem.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Lada Vesta — 2020 Vesta with a Renault engine and a Jatco CVT — according to the owner, the most trouble-free of his 16 cars.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Land Rover

Lexus

  • +Lexus RX — RX 450h: 110,000 km, no work needed on the hybrid system — consumables only.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Mercedes-Benz

  • +Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 — 2001 C200: 13 years of active use without problems.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Mercedes-Benz C-Class W203 — With the M111.955 engine and 5G-Tronic automatic it covered over 400,000 km; mostly suspension parts and the electric fan were replaced — "never let me down when it mattered".Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 — With the 2.7 CDI diesel the car covered almost 400,000 km; over 3–4 years of ownership — only oil and brake pads, and it started instantly in severe frost.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124 — With the M111 engine, still on the road.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Mercedes-Benz E-Class W124 — The S124 wagon with the M104 2.8 engine is still on the road.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE W163 (ML) — 2003 ML 350: 7 years of use without breakdowns, sold for the same price it was bought for; uncomfortable, but "reliable as a tank".Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Mercedes-Benz M-Class / GLE W163 (ML) — 7 years of ownership, sold with over 500,000 km; it always passed inspection without any remarks.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140 — With the OM606 diesel the car covered about 360,000 km; the owner calls it the most reliable of his cars.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Mercedes-Benz S-Class W140 — With the 3.0 diesel, the owner considers the W140 more reliable than the W220 with the 320 CDI.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Mitsubishi

  • +Mitsubishi Lancer IX — The 1.6 wagon covered 650,000 km before an accident.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Mitsubishi Pajero — Covered 250,000 km with the 3.8 petrol engine; maintenance was consumables only.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • −Mitsubishi Pajero — With the 3.8 petrol engine — high fuel consumption, 15–18 L/100 km.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Nissan

  • −Nissan Murano II (Z51) — 2011, CVT: bought with 172,000 km on the clock; the CVT failed at 188,000 km and a used contract unit was installed.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026

Omoda

  • −Omoda C5 I — Omoda owner (model not specified): the main problem is the rear beam; the CVT is "what it is"; sound insulation is on par for the class; no complaints about the electrics.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • −Omoda S5 I — Omoda owner (model not specified): the main problem is the rear beam; the CVT is "what it is"; sound insulation is on par for the class; no complaints about the electrics.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Opel

  • +Opel Astra F — Single-point injection: 19 years in one family, Brest–Moscow trips without problems; the car is 31 years old and still running.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026

Renault

  • +Renault Logan — The owner has driven 240,000 km on the 1.6 petrol and 270,000 km on the 1.5 diesel — calls the Logan the most reliable car.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Skoda

  • −Skoda Octavia — The DSG robotized gearbox paired with the 1.8 TSI engine failed at 67,000 km.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Skoda Octavia A5 — Very comfortable on long trips: soft, comfortable seats; 3,200 km in 2.5 days.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Skoda Octavia A5 — With the 1.6 MPI engine and 6-speed Aisin automatic, often on long routes: sold at 500,000 km without any major repairs.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Skoda Yeti — With the 2.0 TDI diesel (140 hp) and all-wheel drive: 300,000 km in 6 years.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Subaru

  • +Subaru Outback — With the 2.5 engine the car covered 320,000 km; the owner calls it the most reliable.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Tank

  • +Tank 300 I — The owner switched from a Skoda Karoq: in 50,000 km of harsh conditions only the power-outlet fuse was replaced; downsides are the climate control's performance and short seat cushions; 3 years with no regrets.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026

Toyota

  • +Toyota Avensis II (T250) — With the 1.8 engine and a manual: the owner drove 150,000 km in 9 years and sold the car with 280,000 km on the clock.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Toyota Avensis III (T270) — 2012 wagon with the 2.0 D-4D diesel — according to the owner, an excellent car.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • −Toyota Camry XV70 — 542,000 km: the automatic is the weak spot, repaired twice (at 275,000 and 473,000 km); the engine mounts were replaced.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Toyota Camry XV70 — 542,000 km with the 2.5 (2AR-FE) engine: the shock absorbers are still original; the water pump, radiator, springs and alternator only started being replaced after 450,000 km.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • −Toyota Camry XV40 — With the 2.4 engine: bought with 80,000 miles, now at 240,000 miles; the engine has started burning a lot of oil and the repair was quoted at about half the car's value, but it still runs; the body is in good condition.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Toyota Camry XV30 — With the V6 3.3 engine — the most reliable car of the owner's life.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Toyota Camry XV30 — With the 2.4 engine — "indestructible": 14 years of ownership, at least 30,000 km a year.Owner, Threads, 30.10.2026
  • +Toyota Corolla — One car has served four generations of the family for almost 30 years — according to the owner, the most reliable.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Toyota Mark II — 105 body, all-wheel drive: 8 years of use, only consumables replaced (stabilizer links, ball joints, bushings — once each); engine oil every 5–6 thousand km.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Toyota RAV4 XA10 — With the 2.0 (3S-FE) engine and an automatic — the most reliable car of the owner's life.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

Volkswagen

  • +Volkswagen Golf IV — Wagon with the naturally aspirated 1.9 SDI diesel: about 5 L/100 km; breakdowns were the alternator and the pump; downsides are a cramped rear and weak acceleration from a standstill.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Volkswagen Golf II — 1990 Golf II with the 1.3 engine: after sitting outside for two years, it started once the battery was charged.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Volkswagen Multivan / Transporter T4 — Covered 719,000 km with the 2.5 TDI diesel; maintenance was consumables only.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • −Volkswagen Passat B6 — Electronics problems, the automatic jerked, the engine stalled on its own, the doors wouldn't open or close in the cold — the owner won't buy one again.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026
  • +Volkswagen Polo V (sedan) — Nothing replaced in 146,000 km, the suspension is still original.Owner, Threads, 29.10.2026

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