I have a thing for the Dacia Duster...
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Had one for nearly 2 years now, ambience in white - love it.
Pros - the ride quality for such a cheap car is exceptional, fuel economy is brilliant. We've had no issues with it mechanically, no rust issues, fits a shed load in the boot (literally if you drop the seats as we found out moving house), Bluetooth just works.
Cons - it is a bit nasty inside, but that was half the reason for buying it. With a nearly 6 and nearly 3 year old, football training, bikes, eating, drinking etc it's perfect. 'Badge' people just don't get it, but fluck them.
The Mrs said we'd get one for a bit, then when the kids were more controllable we'd get (she'd get) a Q5 or something. That plan has gone out of the window. We'll keep the duster for the crappy jobs, fit a bike rack on the roof, roof rack for camping, then get something for normal days out (golf r current favourite).
If you appreciate it for what it is and how cheap it is, and with such space inside, I'm sure people thinking about one would love it.
Any questions fire away
Pros - the ride quality for such a cheap car is exceptional, fuel economy is brilliant. We've had no issues with it mechanically, no rust issues, fits a shed load in the boot (literally if you drop the seats as we found out moving house), Bluetooth just works.
Cons - it is a bit nasty inside, but that was half the reason for buying it. With a nearly 6 and nearly 3 year old, football training, bikes, eating, drinking etc it's perfect. 'Badge' people just don't get it, but fluck them.
The Mrs said we'd get one for a bit, then when the kids were more controllable we'd get (she'd get) a Q5 or something. That plan has gone out of the window. We'll keep the duster for the crappy jobs, fit a bike rack on the roof, roof rack for camping, then get something for normal days out (golf r current favourite).
If you appreciate it for what it is and how cheap it is, and with such space inside, I'm sure people thinking about one would love it.
Any questions fire away
roystinho said:
Had one for nearly 2 years now, ambience in white - love it.
Pros - the ride quality for such a cheap car is exceptional, fuel economy is brilliant. We've had no issues with it mechanically, no rust issues, fits a shed load in the boot (literally if you drop the seats as we found out moving house), Bluetooth just works.
Cons - it is a bit nasty inside, but that was half the reason for buying it. With a nearly 6 and nearly 3 year old, football training, bikes, eating, drinking etc it's perfect. 'Badge' people just don't get it, but fluck them.
The Mrs said we'd get one for a bit, then when the kids were more controllable we'd get (she'd get) a Q5 or something. That plan has gone out of the window. We'll keep the duster for the crappy jobs, fit a bike rack on the roof, roof rack for camping, then get something for normal days out (golf r current favourite).
If you appreciate it for what it is and how cheap it is, and with such space inside, I'm sure people thinking about one would love it.
Any questions fire away
Brilliant - I might send you a personal message if you don't mind?Pros - the ride quality for such a cheap car is exceptional, fuel economy is brilliant. We've had no issues with it mechanically, no rust issues, fits a shed load in the boot (literally if you drop the seats as we found out moving house), Bluetooth just works.
Cons - it is a bit nasty inside, but that was half the reason for buying it. With a nearly 6 and nearly 3 year old, football training, bikes, eating, drinking etc it's perfect. 'Badge' people just don't get it, but fluck them.
The Mrs said we'd get one for a bit, then when the kids were more controllable we'd get (she'd get) a Q5 or something. That plan has gone out of the window. We'll keep the duster for the crappy jobs, fit a bike rack on the roof, roof rack for camping, then get something for normal days out (golf r current favourite).
If you appreciate it for what it is and how cheap it is, and with such space inside, I'm sure people thinking about one would love it.
Any questions fire away
I'm really excited to have a go in one now
Never had it off road, or towed anything.
Driving impressions... Hmmm... It's just about ok. Steering doesn't have much feel, brakes are fine, it's not fast, but not as slow as you'd expect either from the 1.5dci.
What would I change? I might not go for white again, it's always mucky (maybe because we've only washed it twice). My brother went for the top of the range one after we got it, I wouldn't pay the extra tbh. We pay about £140pcm.
I can't think of anything else I'd rather have that fits the purpose it fulfils. I suppose that's the crux, what are you wanting from it...
Driving impressions... Hmmm... It's just about ok. Steering doesn't have much feel, brakes are fine, it's not fast, but not as slow as you'd expect either from the 1.5dci.
What would I change? I might not go for white again, it's always mucky (maybe because we've only washed it twice). My brother went for the top of the range one after we got it, I wouldn't pay the extra tbh. We pay about £140pcm.
I can't think of anything else I'd rather have that fits the purpose it fulfils. I suppose that's the crux, what are you wanting from it...
Whilst having it I've also had a Clio V6, a MINI GP1 and a Clio 182 Trophy. It's fine 
Point being depends what you're used to. If you're use to Germanic levels of comfort it will feel harsher, again depends on your tolerances.
A friend is a car journo and finds it acceptable, that's probably the best answer (maybe?)
Point being depends what you're used to. If you're use to Germanic levels of comfort it will feel harsher, again depends on your tolerances.
A friend is a car journo and finds it acceptable, that's probably the best answer (maybe?)
Had the 2WD laureate for 2 years now, brilliant for chucking bikes/beds and dinner tables in the back (never not managed to fit anything in yet).
its pretty cheap to run for the size of it, not the nicest place to be but to use it as a load lugger and for going camping or mountain biking its brilliant.
was one of the original ones so did rust a bit (dacia sorted it and havnt seen anything wrong with it since)
for only being 2WD i have had it in a field ( not really off roading but closer than a lot of cars get) and it didnt put a foot wrong.
the only thing that really lets it down for me was that when i bought it i couldnt get cruise control but its still my favorite car to date just for its sheer utilitarian appeal and ability to take anything ive chucked atit (or in it). i understand its not everyones cup of tea but i love it
its pretty cheap to run for the size of it, not the nicest place to be but to use it as a load lugger and for going camping or mountain biking its brilliant.
was one of the original ones so did rust a bit (dacia sorted it and havnt seen anything wrong with it since)
for only being 2WD i have had it in a field ( not really off roading but closer than a lot of cars get) and it didnt put a foot wrong.
the only thing that really lets it down for me was that when i bought it i couldnt get cruise control but its still my favorite car to date just for its sheer utilitarian appeal and ability to take anything ive chucked atit (or in it). i understand its not everyones cup of tea but i love it
roystinho said:
Whilst having it I've also had a Clio V6, a MINI GP1 and a Clio 182 Trophy. It's fine
Point being depends what you're used to. If you're use to Germanic levels of comfort it will feel harsher, again depends on your tolerances.
A friend is a car journo and finds it acceptable, that's probably the best answer (maybe?)
I've currently got a 10 year old Kia Sorento so it'll probably feel like a Rolls Royce in comparison. Everything is relativePoint being depends what you're used to. If you're use to Germanic levels of comfort it will feel harsher, again depends on your tolerances.
A friend is a car journo and finds it acceptable, that's probably the best answer (maybe?)
Lack of air con has pissed me off maybe two or three times over the last 2 yrs. wind the window down (literally in the back) and get some ice creams. Job jobbed.
Like I say, my brother has the top spec, I don't see what's needed for the extra ££££. Might as well spend a bit more and get something nice. Don't think I could've gone for the basic petrol only personally but again depends on need.
There's a journo out there called Nick Stafford who runs the basic petrol one, maybe drop him a tweet, he's a top guy
Like I say, my brother has the top spec, I don't see what's needed for the extra ££££. Might as well spend a bit more and get something nice. Don't think I could've gone for the basic petrol only personally but again depends on need.
There's a journo out there called Nick Stafford who runs the basic petrol one, maybe drop him a tweet, he's a top guy
85Carrera said:
First gear is very low. In normal driving, you set off in second gear.
I've had a couple of Japanese pickups and vans where I did that so I'm sure I'd get used to it.I like it because I always wanted a Lada Niva but this is handy because I can get one in right hand drive from my nearest Renault garage
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