Is the Dacia Sandero worth looking at?
Could you tell me if a Dacia Sandero is a good car... or should I stick with a Skoda Yeti? I'm looking at an ad on DoneDeal.ie
Thanks
Rose Watson
Rose Watson (Cappoquin)Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Rose,
The thing is that they're totally different cars. The Sandero is a small and very, very cheap, hatchback - about the size of a Ford Fiesta, but not as good to drive. It's cheap, cheerful and gets the job done, but that's about it. By contrast, a Skoda Yeti is a crossover SUV, much bigger than a Sandero, with a far larger cabin and boot, and is much better built and nicer to drive. It depends what you need - a cheap runaround? Or something more sophisticated?
2014 Dacia Sandero or 2010 Toyota Yaris?
Which car would be more reliable/efficient: 2014 Dacia Sandero 1.2 or 2010 Toyota Yaris 1.0? Both come with one-year warranty at the same price.
Caroline Sweeney (Galway)Jan 2016 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Caroline,
The Yaris. Dacia actually has a pretty good reliability record and, in spite of their cheapness, they do seem to be solidly built. But a Toyota is a Toyota and the Yaris is the only small hatchback built to withstand a tactical nuclear strike. Not really, but you get the idea.
What do you think of the Dacia Sandero?
What do you think of the Dacia Sandero 1.5 diesel?
Martin Murray (Ennis)Nov 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Martin,
The Sandero is one of those ‘Ronseal’ cars – it does what it says on the tin, and the tin is pretty cheap. It’s a very simple, small hatchback that’s long on value but short on refinement or excitement. The front is perfectly comfy for a long journey but the back seats are rather cramped if you’re trying to squeeze taller passengers or kids in big car seats in. It’s a solid, practical and pretty reliable thing though. Nothing wrong with it, and at that price point, that’s the point. The diesel though? It’s a very good engine, that 1.5, but in a car like the Sandero you’re probably better off going for either the basic 1.2 or the really impressive 900cc turbo petrols as you’ll be a long time getting the extra purchase price of the diesel back in fuel savings.
Why are Dacia Duster values so strong?
Hi,
I am looking to buy a second hand Dacia Duster as a second car, but having looked at dealers' prices, they appear to have suffered very little depreciation considering many of them are two years old. How can this be, or what am I missing?
Thanks,
Shane Mc Guire, Westport
Shane Mc Guire (Westport)Sep 2015 Filed under: used car values
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Hi Shane,
Simple really; it's a car that's in demand in the second hand market, hence values are bouyant and dealers can keep their prices on the high side.
Incidentally, our review of the Dacia Duster continues to be one of our most popular pages.
Is there a 1.2-litre 16v Fiat 500?
Hello,
I want to buy a new Fiat 500. Does it exist in a 1.2 16 valve model, like the Dacia Sandero?
Thanks
Mary Jones (Waterford)Aug 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Mary,
Yup, a 1.2 16v Pop model starts at €13,400.
What is the cheapest 1.2 16v new car I can buy?
Hello,
What is the cheapest 1.2 16v new car I can buy?
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Mary Jones (Waterford)Jul 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Mary,
A Dacia Sandero 1.2 16v 75hp in its most basic Alternative trim can be snapped up for €9,990. Other than stumbling across an outrageous one-off discount, you're not going to get any new car cheaper than that.
How would you rate the Dacia Duster?
How would you rate the Dacia Duster?
Gerard Lennon (Carlow)May 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
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Hi Gerard,
Not bad, but you have to go in with your eyes open. They're cheap and they're cheap for a reason - comfort, quality and dynamics are all well behind the curve compared to the more expensive opposition. That said, it's not bad - spacious, OK to drive, good diesel engine and they have a good reputation for reliability. Worth remembering though that you only get safety gear like stability control if you upgrade to the top spec model.
What's the VRT on a Dacia Logan Alternative?
Do you know how much VRT would be payed on a Dacia Logan Alternative 1.5 dCi model?
Peter Kelly (Letterkenny)Apr 2015 Filed under: VRT
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Hi Peter,
Well, with CO2 emissions of 99g/km it's in Band A2 so that means 15 per cent of the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP), which is whatever the Revenue Commissioners reckon it's worth.
Have you driven the Dacia Logan MCV?
Have you driven the Dacia Logan MCV?
Terence Hughes (Dublin)Mar 2015 Filed under: choosing new car
I'd like a high up mid-size car that's reliable.
Hi, still trying to decide what type of midsize car to buy, one that is reliable, economical and good to drive and not too expensive, am looking at the 2010/11/12 range, average mileage. I like the height in a car, like the Kia Venga, but don't like it to drive. What do you think of the Dacia Sandero Stepway? Or any other suggestions would be appreciated.
Eva Brady (Westport Co. Mayo)Feb 2015 Filed under: choosing used car
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Hi Eva,
The Stepway just isn't worth the extra money over the standard Sandero so avoid that. If you want something compact, with a bit of height that won't break the bank, track down a Suzuki SX4 hatchback. Good to drive, high-ish riding and ruggedly reliable too. We found a 2010 1.6 diesel for just over €10k.
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