I totally get and buy into the Dacia proposition. If you choose to go for a "premium" car then undoubtedly it can provide some features and benefits that make for an appreciably enhanced experience. But, the Dacia models provide probably 7/10s of those benefits at a vastly reduced cost. Oddly enough, the bit of the market that maybe makes less sense, when you come to think about it, are models/makes that are only really marginally better, but that cost rather a lot more.
If my needs were different, as in if I was doing a far lower mileage and didn't need so much loadspace, I'd definitely consider a Duster. A simple, no nonsense car that would be cheap to buy and run, would take my bikes in or on it, and would tackle a muddy track or two at the weekends to get me to a mountain biking venue. Cheap enough too that I'd not be feeling I had to be too precious with it. Like I said, I totally get it.
In fact, it could well be on my list as my retirement car if I ever get around to that.
My father-in-law, who is 82 going on 83, bought a new Suzuki Ignis about 18 months ago, ex-demonstrator so he got a cracking deal. He loves it. Clever back seat that can be shoved forward to make the boot bigger. Suits him because he can get his golf clubs in without them being on show. They are one of those odd cars that can suit many people of all walks of life and ages, for example, my 19 year old student son likes it too.
I think Dusters are a bit like that, they suit a wide span of needs and wants without looking too stereotypical of a generation or lifestyle.
Last edited by: Runfer D'Hills on Sun 3 Mar 19 at 13:00
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