And some photos of rare modification of GAZ-3102
concept car GAZ-3102 from "CARDI" (auto body atelier)

http://www.cardi.ru/proekty/koncepty-i-prototipy/volga-gaz-3102-restayling/1344495145.html
av8or1 писал(а):Alexander-
Thank you for that information. I appreciate seeing a bit of the history. Could you tell me more about the KGB usage of the 3102?
AlexandrArs писал(а):Jerry, what most you don't like in Russia?
And how do you like a russian roads? Just interesting to me a view from the side.
Серго Орджоникидзе писал(а):Me too. Thanks for interest to Volga, Jerry. I bought my first Volga in 2001 and use this car brend yet, so I know what is Volga in reality. I would like to know your opinion and opinion of your compatriots about quality of Russian cars, particularly Volga (yours). I'm an auto body repair master and i know about quality of many new vehicles, and I would like to hear what are you thinking about it. I like american cars and if I want exchange Volga in future, I choose Chrysler 300C, but I still leave Volga that to use it when my Chrysler is broke. Nicely to see you in range of the Volga drivers! Sorry for my English
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Regards,
Serge "Ordzhonikidze"
av8or1 писал(а):Alexander-
That is a difficult question. There are so many things that I do like about Russia that most of the time I don't think about the things that I don't like. I suppose there are some, but this is true of everyone everywhere on the planet. We all have things we don't like about various countries. Hell we all have things that we don't like about our own countries too. It's normal. I'd rather focus on the positive.
av8or1 писал(а):....Generally speaking these cars do not have a good reputation for quality in America. In fact, most Americans aren't aware that Russia has automotive manufacturing companies like Volga. A few of the people who I have told about my Volga have said "Russia makes cars? Really?" - so you can get an understanding I think from this quote. However most Americans also do not understand the harsh weather conditions that vehicles of all types are subjected to in your part of the world. Personally one of the reasons that I like my Volga is because it is rugged and capable of handling adverse weather conditions. Such conditions would cause a problem for many of the cars that you see in America these days, particularly the import cars, which seem weak to me. All of that plastic and fiberglass and BS. Nah, not for me. I am an old school guy who likes the proven, strong and reliable cars. Hell I like anything that I can rely upon. America has become a "throw away" society. By this I mean that when something begins to get old and looks like it has a little age, generally speaking people throw it away and by a new replacement. I am from the school of thought that says that you refurbish what you have and keep it in good condition. This means that you maintain your equipment, whatever it may be, a car, a tool, whatever, so that this equipment will last a long time. Most Americans cannot be bothered with such maintenance. They prefer the cheap and easy path. I don't want to ridicule this choice, everyone is entitled to their opinion. However it does not work for me. I prefer to maintain what I own, to keep it running and to repair it when it is broken. A Volga is much more suitable to this approach in my mind.
AlexandrArs писал(а):Funny to know about it: "Russia makes cars? Really?"But we guessed it.
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I understand your position about many things. Because i from this "school" too! Therefore i am owner Volga more then 9 ears. But even in Russia now not much people who thinking same! Increasingly people try to change their cars to more modern (imported cars). Therefore Volga is not popular car now. Like other russian cars.
Your opinion is very interesting for us. And how saying in russian net: "Avtor, peshy eshyo" (write more, autor)!
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