Dacia Duster

copacetic

Have seen a couple of these on the road now, look well enough. Certainly don't stand out as a 'cheap' car.

amdaley28

Called into a stockist while passing last week but they had none in stock. The guy behind the desk said the left hand drive model they had on demo was gone back to whatever country it came from.
Got a brochure but when I looked at it there are no photos of the interior.
Very strange. Maybe they're trying to hide something ?

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amdaley28 wrote: »

The left hand drive model they had on demo was gone back to whatever country it came from.

Romania

Yawlboy

The demos in Cork were from Luxemburg I believe.

00833827

i see some markets are getting Renault branded cars

WIZE

should we be receiving them this week

amdaley28

What are the interiors like ?
As I said earlier the brochure I got has no interior photos.

Sobanek

Yawlboy wrote: »

The demos in Cork were from Luxemburg I believe.

Same story with Kildare.

Yawlboy

amdaley28 wrote: »

What are the interiors like ?
As I said earlier the brochure I got has no interior photos.

The Luxemburg reg ones in Cork had a leather interior!!!

amdaley28

OSI wrote: »

Doesn't really mean much. Remember the first Kia Sorento I got into had a "leather" interior. Looked like it had come off the arse of a Rhino.

I wonder if those who bought one are expecting a leather interior

Sobanek

While the Duster's interior quality is more Travelodge than Ritz, it isn't an unpleasant place to be in.

tf2

amdaley28 wrote: »

What are the interiors like ?
As I said earlier the brochure I got has no interior photos.

The interior isn't half bad tbh! The dashboard has been given a facelift and is much nicer than that on the demos the dealers had. Leather seats is an option which doesn't come as standard on the higher spec duster in Ireland (the signature). Think it was around €1000+ extra for leather.

daciainterior.jpeg

WIZE

amdaley28 wrote: »

I wonder if those who bought one are expecting a leather interior

Nope

amdaley28

tf2 wrote: »

The interior isn't half bad tbh! The dashboard has been given a facelift and is much nicer than that on the demos the dealers had. Leather seats is an option which doesn't come as standard on the higher spec duster in Ireland (the signature). Think it was around €1000+ extra for leather.

daciainterior.jpeg

Thanks for the photo.
That don't look half bad at all.
Is it available with cruise control as I didn't see any mention of it in the brochure ?

tf2

amdaley28 wrote: »

Thanks for the photo.
That don't look half bad at all.
Is it available with cruise control as I didn't see any mention of it in the brochure ?

No cruise control which is a pity. There's always places that fit aftermarket cruise control if you wanted to go down that road.

amdaley28

tf2 wrote: »

No cruise control which is a pity. There's always places that fit aftermarket cruise control if you wanted to go down that road.

That is a pity.
Even if it was available as an extra would make a difference.

Lutecia

Dacia UK apologies on its Facebook page:

Hello. We’re very sorry that we've been unable to provide accurate information about the delivery dates for Dacia Duster. Demand from all countries has been extremely high and we've simply not been able to build them quickly enough to keep up.

We have around 1,400 Dusters now with us in the UK that are either at our import centre or en route to Dacia retailers across the country. In addition, 660 Dusters have now been delivered to customers and are on UK roads. Further shipments of Duster are set to arrive in the UK every month and we are working around the clock to ensure we meet the great demand for our cars.

Some of you have expressed concerns about the priority of your order. The priority system works by allocating vehicles on a first come, first served basis according to the exact version and specification ordered. But, demand on certain specifications has been exceptionally high and this has exceeded expectations. Therefore, a customer who ordered a particular specification and colour may take delivery before a customer who has ordered another combination, regardless of when the order was made.

We do have certain versions of Duster available straight away. If you are interested in one of these, please contact your chosen Dacia retailer who will talk you through the options.

We’re providing our Dacia Retailers with regular updates as we receive the latest delivery information, so your local Dacia Retailer is your best point contact for all enquires.

Thanks, Dacia

pat25c

has anybody heard from their dealer about getting their dusters? , according to the dacia facebook page they are being delivered this week.

Old Station House

After several promises, and an inability to track the car with the chassis number, my dealer says he "hopes" to have the cars his dealership has ordered by next week (after Easter). We live in hope.

Yawlboy

Are these cars that were ordered for a Jan delivery?

Old Station House

I was originally told they would be here at the end February

00833827

I hope ye get them soon lads.

- I have not seen any on the road in my part of the country.

WIZE

Old Station House wrote: »

After several promises, and an inability to track the car with the chassis number, my dealer says he "hopes" to have the cars his dealership has ordered by next week (after Easter). We live in hope.

I was told my car arrives at the dealership tomorrow and will be ready for collection next week

pat25c

i rang dennehys motors today , they say mine is in the country & is being registered to my name today & i should have it next week .

Stallingrad

Yeah, yeah, yeah, we've heard it all before!! :pac:

GranGruba

Stallingrad wrote: »

Yeah, yeah, yeah, we've heard it all before!! :pac:

Yes - meant to get mine this week - was told last week it was definitely in the country - latest is delivery between April 5th and 10th.....shambles!

GranGruba

GranGruba wrote: »

Yes - meant to get mine this week - was told last week it was definitely in the country - latest is delivery between April 5th and 10th.....shambles!

http://www.beepbeep.ie/stats/?sYear%5B%5D=2013&sYear%5B%5D=&sRegType=1&sMonth%5B%5D=&sMonth%5B%5D=&sMake%5B%5D=Dacia&sRange%5B%5D=DUSTER&x=44&y=7

OK - so who has gotten the 186 Dusters registered in March? Certainly not seen any in the wild.......

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amdaley28

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I certainly wouldn't touch anything I couldn't have a good test drive in first which in the Dusters case might be some time

WIZE

i will be going down to see if mine arrived yesterday

Marcusm

amdaley28 wrote: »

I certainly wouldn't touch anything I couldn't have a good test drive in first which in the Dusters case might be some time

Surely all those which are now being delivered new will be used for a few test drives first!!

I've been in France/Spain for the last 10 days or so; lots of Dusters (and Sanderos around). There's a nice brown colour which is like a metallic turd colour (can't think of a better description) which really suits - it's really shiny.

WIZE

peter barrins wrote: »

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why

peter barrins

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tf2

peter barrins wrote: »

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After driving one for 2 months putting up 8,600Km i can't fault the Duster at all. Going to be a very popular car brand in Ireland. ...if the rest of them ever get here.

Marcusm

peter barrins wrote: »

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Or Skodas in the noughties?

Stallingrad

Wonder will these first cars have the improved interior or not?

Dord

tf2 wrote: »

After driving one for 2 months putting up 8,600Km i can't fault the Duster at all. Going to be a very popular car brand in Ireland. ...if the rest of them ever get here.

I saw a car transporter full of them come through Dublin port a few days ago.

WIZE

supposed to get mine this week

WIZE

Guess What.

Mine wasn't Delivered in that batch .

ba_barabus

It's such a pity Renault have made an arse if this launch as right from the very start I felt it was a great package for a family buyer in our current market.

amdaley28

Seems like you can't buy this car for love or money.

WIZE

im shocked at this stage. I ordered mine in October. Its now April. Every week you are told next week. Ours was due at the end of Jan then Feb then March not its April.

For Forks Sake

WIZE wrote: »

im shocked at this stage. I ordered mine in October. Its now April. Every week you are told next week. Ours was due at the end of Jan then Feb then March not its April.

just think of how much it will appreciate in value with that 132 plate on it.







Sorry.

WIZE

For Forks Sake wrote: »

just think of how much it will appreciate in value with that 132 plate on it.









Sorry.

im not concerned about that

Sobanek

GREAT NEWS

zinzan

I would hope they will be loading a few extras onto it to make up for the delay?

mickdw

why have you guys not all cancelled your orders?
This is an absolute joke. It might be cheap but its not so cheap that its ok to take the piss.

teednab-el

The name of the car would put me off. Going around in my "duster".

WIZE

WIZE wrote: »

im shocked at this stage. I ordered mine in October. Its now April. Every week you are told next week. Ours was due at the end of Jan then Feb then March not its April.

It seems they're treating the customers in a very shoddy manner.

gallag

Seen one of these on the road yesterday, it looks like a €15,000 car, when is buying the absalute cheapest ever the right choice? Plenty of ex-demo cars or year old cars for the same money and you just know that thing is going to fall to bits in the forth year.