Fisherman Mike Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Had an extended field trial in my Freinds Dacia Duster yesterday and I must say what a very pleasant and unexpected suprise... Although its the top of the range model and LHD it was still only a shade over 15k and was simply sensational. Its Just under 1.3 tonnes in weight and the brilliant powertrain deisel engine ( 1.5dci similar to the one in my megane sport tourer) kicks out a maximum 240 Nm of torque. Im sure we shall get the usual "its a bag of 88888 comments" but dont knock it until you have tried it. Im seriously considering it as a Freelander alternative for my wife. If your after a dual purpose vehicle which will genuinely compete with a Freelander at a much more attractive price then take a gander. Reliability issues dont seem to be a problem either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheasant Feeder Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 They've come a long way, the last one i saw was like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Even better second hand http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201227477297644/sort/default/usedcars/make/dacia/radius/1500/postcode/ne630bt/quicksearch/true/page/1?logcode=p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 yep looks like a motor that is a disaster if you buy it new and loose half the value exiting the showroom doors but a fairly good second hand buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Even better second hand http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201227477297644/sort/default/usedcars/make/dacia/radius/1500/postcode/ne630bt/quicksearch/true/page/1?logcode=p Not sure if thats the same car..this one was an import..im not sure if they are available yet in the UK.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Not sure if thats the same car..this one was an import..im not sure if they are available yet in the UK.. That one has french plates on, its LHD also, Im not saying its the top of the range like your friends, I was pointing out what a good second hand buy they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Mike, have you a link to what you drove? Or similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Mike, have you a link to what you drove? Or similar? No sadly not...this was an import from Spain but there is a Model on display in Fish Brothers renault in Swindon if your ever in that area. If you do a web search you will come accross the Top Gear road test by James May. My computor is not behaving at the moment so i cant post the link.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted July 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 That one has french plates on, its LHD also, Im not saying its the top of the range like your friends, I was pointing out what a good second hand buy they are Yes thanks Shaun I appreciate that.... what I meant was the Duster is a different model to the Sandero stepaway which is only 2wd as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 Yes thanks Shaun I appreciate that.... what I meant was the Duster is a different model to the Sandero stepaway which is only 2wd as far as I know. which would explain the big difference in price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88b Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 My brother and I looked at them at Goodwood on Friday, the base model is about £8k on the road but I think that was only 2 wheel drive. For the money it looked good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted July 2, 2012 Report Share Posted July 2, 2012 i owned one 15 yrs ago or more, rattled your teeth out and let in water but fun off road. water pump went and other bits, i couldnt get parts so i scraped it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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