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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: cam2502 on 19 October 2014, 12:23:40
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*puts flak jacket on and prepares...*......
Swmbo is considering a Dacia Duster. It's the "laureate " top of the range model which gives you alloys, remote locking, touch screen sat nav, metallic paint, air con and one or two other bits and bobs all for a smidgen over 15K.
The boot space is really quite impressive and that's one of the main reasons she's going for it, plenty room for the dog/pram/shopping.
We test drove a kia sportage the other day, was ok, but boot space wasnt as big, and it was the K2 model, the. Mid-range one, which had a very hefty price IMO of just over £21K !
I must admit I quite like the look of the duster and the reviews I've read online were a lot more favourable than I was expecting.
So....thoughts? Good /bad points? Any info appreciated. :y
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If it ticks all the right boxes,and reviews are good,go for :y
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And there was me thinking in one of my blonde moments it was about the duster that I use with my furniture polish! ::) ::) ::)
Is there a car called a duster?! :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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Sounds ok, Cam, but remember you can pick up a bade model zafira for £11K anywhere, and if it's just to be used as a workhorse.......
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And there was me thinking in one of my blonde moments it was about the duster that I use with my furniture polish! ::) ::) ::)
Is there a car called a duster?! :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Don't forget to do your dusting in a cute little 'french maid' outfit, Lizzie. ::) ::) :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Depreciation will be a killer...
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Last years Renault made in Romania .. what could go wrong? ;)
Having said that - I think they're based on the Renault/Nissan common platform so the mechanicals should be pretty tried & tested and easy to come by, and a fella at work has nothing bad to say about them. Possibly because his Dad works in the factory, so he may be biased, but ;D
Seen a few around - not the pinnacle of design but nor are they ugly as a C3 Cactus sin.. generally inoffensive, rather like an Omega ;)
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My uncle is pretty pleased with his that he's had for about 2 years.
Mechanically it's long established Renault 4x4 running gear with the latest engines. Whether that's a good thing depends on your point of view.
The base models are everywhere in rural France as it's a typically French car; a straightforward workhorse that is unpretentious and good value.
I wouldn't bother with the top of the range, as the leather looks cheap and nasty and feels worse.
It is still quite a small car though, five adults is a bit of a squeeze.
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Cheers guys :y, were actually just back in from seeing another car... The ssangyong Korando.
Gotta say I like it a LOT more than the duster. Swmbo taking it out a test drive tomorrow . Just "feels" a better car. And I reckon it looks better to.
Any thoughts on these cars?
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My father in law has the top spec one and is delighted with it,I've ridden in it and its much better than I thought it would be :y
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The Korando's spec is quite amazing for the price. Hopefully she likes the drive. :)
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James May seems to like them :y
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James May seems to like them :y
No, he's a sandero man.
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My father in law has the top spec one and is delighted with it,I've ridden in it and its much better than I thought it would be :y
Dacia Duster is what I was referring too :y
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ask the seller if the paint is water based.. those new paints are a pita :-\