Dacia Disappointment. What did I really expect?
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CraigyMc said:
He might be old enough to remember how crap things were before disc brakes existed.
Personally I wouldn't own a car with rear drums either - you park up with them warm, then things contract and you find your car has rolled into a hedge.
Rear discs are more likely to do this.Personally I wouldn't own a car with rear drums either - you park up with them warm, then things contract and you find your car has rolled into a hedge.
Rear drums are fine.
InitialDave said:
CraigyMc said:
He might be old enough to remember how crap things were before disc brakes existed.
Personally I wouldn't own a car with rear drums either - you park up with them warm, then things contract and you find your car has rolled into a hedge.
Rear discs are more likely to do this.Personally I wouldn't own a car with rear drums either - you park up with them warm, then things contract and you find your car has rolled into a hedge.
Rear drums are fine.
It's why lots of cars have shoes inside the rear discs specifically for the handbrake.
Interesting thread,
I've 95% decided to buy a top of the range facelift Duster Automatic in orange, a lot of car for the price of a new Corsa or Fiesta.
They seem to hold their value well, which is surprise, they look OK inside to me, but I still have that nagging doubt about the Dacia name
3 years 60,000 mls warranty which is OK.
Used values of anything are potty at the moment.
I've 95% decided to buy a top of the range facelift Duster Automatic in orange, a lot of car for the price of a new Corsa or Fiesta.
They seem to hold their value well, which is surprise, they look OK inside to me, but I still have that nagging doubt about the Dacia name
3 years 60,000 mls warranty which is OK.
Used values of anything are potty at the moment.
LankyFreak said:
My dad has a Duster, and the only thing he doesn't like is that the interior is cheap rubbish. He couldn't really expect much better so I hope he's not too raging!
The interior is utilitarian, it's a utilitarian car. I was a little taken aback when I 1st sat in one. But, no rattles, tough plastics that can take the odd knock, switch gear and radio work, seats comfortable enough
Ergo not rubbish, fit for purpose.
Comments about brakes are odd, they work. Thin carpets? Disappointed, I'd rather have rubber floor, but it would probably be more expensive.
I do like steel wheels, and black plastic exterior trim. Unfortunately the higher spec models are more 'luxury' so don't get these features.
Plenty of 'luxurious' sports utility vehicles about, but not so many 'utility' sports utility vehicles.
Just realised the problem is in the marketing.
It's sUv not suv.
Edited by 23.7 on Tuesday 7th December 16:54
Wildcat45 said:
I have always liked the Dacia Duster for it's no-nonsense no-frills and low price philosophy......Back to basics, no bulls
t, and not expensive......Others think they were rubbish.
I really had high hopes for the Dacia, but what did I expect?
i don't follow. it seems like your expectations were in line with reality, just that your FIL didn't agree. you weren't even the one buying it.t, and not expensive......Others think they were rubbish.I really had high hopes for the Dacia, but what did I expect?
we have an early duster as our gofer vehicle [garage business]. on one hand it's truly terrible, on the other hand it costs peanuts to run and fits it's purpose brilliantly. local regs [UAE] mean having a van brings an additional layer of headache so for us the duster is really a cheap van with windows.
I snapped off all manner of bits on my XR2 back in the day doing turns.shirt said:
we have an early duster as our gofer vehicle [garage business]. on one hand it's truly terrible, on the other hand it costs peanuts to run and fits it's purpose brilliantly. local regs [UAE] mean having a van brings an additional layer of headache so for us the duster is really a cheap van with windows.
In the UAE, wouldn't you just have an old F350 V8 as a runabout?MC Bodge said:
In the UAE, wouldn't you just have an old F350 V8 as a runabout?
Initial ‘shop car’ purchase was going to be a Ford Expedition XL (extended rear, making for a 6ft boot) but this was vetoed. No one likes the duster enough to take it home overnight and it’s impossible to rag it (auto, throttle response measured in weeks) so it’s really the perfect thing for the purpose. They’re the ultimate ronseal automotive white good. Wacky Racer said:
Zarco said:
I had a Dacia Sandero courtesy car whilst my Megane was getting a new gearbox. It was as crap as I expected.
In what way?t box way. Having to drive it from the dealership in Swindon back to Slough wasn't a great start. Basically had the throttle pinned the whole way to maintain progress. No CD player either (I'm old-school).Basically as you would expect with a very cheap little car.
CraigyMc said:
He might be old enough to remember how crap things were before disc brakes existed.
Personally I wouldn't own a car with rear drums either - you park up with them warm, then things contract and you find your car has rolled into a hedge.
If they contract, the drums grip better. Disk handbrakes are the ones that slip. And leave your car in gear...Personally I wouldn't own a car with rear drums either - you park up with them warm, then things contract and you find your car has rolled into a hedge.
[quote=Ouroboros]i saw the paint work on a newish one, it was shocking. I would rather get a car from VX, with the discounts they offer, all the kit as standard and better finish makes sense.
They suit a type of buyer.[/quote
What sort of buyer would that be? Someone with good taste who isn’t bothered what the neighbours think? Get yourself over to the thread mentioned earlier. I and other Duster owners have many other cars that you may be surprised. Personally Duster, RRS, XK140(just sold) and Vitesse. Mustang, Porsche, E Types, Mercedes etc are some of the other cars owned by Dacia owners. Then there are those that appreciate the value and honesty of these cars.
They suit a type of buyer.[/quote
What sort of buyer would that be? Someone with good taste who isn’t bothered what the neighbours think? Get yourself over to the thread mentioned earlier. I and other Duster owners have many other cars that you may be surprised. Personally Duster, RRS, XK140(just sold) and Vitesse. Mustang, Porsche, E Types, Mercedes etc are some of the other cars owned by Dacia owners. Then there are those that appreciate the value and honesty of these cars.
23.7 said:
LankyFreak said:
My dad has a Duster, and the only thing he doesn't like is that the interior is cheap rubbish. He couldn't really expect much better so I hope he's not too raging!
The interior is utilitarian, it's a utilitarian car. I was a little taken aback when I 1st sat in one. But, no rattles, tough plastics that can take the odd knock, switch gear and radio work, seats comfortable enough
Ergo not rubbish, fit for purpose.
Comments about brakes are odd, they work. Thin carpets? Disappointed, I'd rather have rubber floor, but it would probably be more expensive.
I do like steel wheels, and black plastic exterior trim. Unfortunately the higher spec models are more 'luxury' so don't get these features.
Plenty of 'luxurious' sports utility vehicles about, but not so many 'utility' sports utility vehicles.
Just realised the problem is in the marketing.
It's sUv not suv.
Edited by 23.7 on Tuesday 7th December 16:54
I like the Duster's high up position and ground clearance and it seems spacious and practical. I'm going to have to test drive one, me thinks.
CraigyMc said:
Twig62 said:
CraigyMc said:
Personally I wouldn't own a car with rear drums either - you park up with them warm, then things contract and you find your car has rolled into a hedge.
That is total crap ! Edited by MC Bodge on Wednesday 8th December 09:17
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