Anyone waiting for the Renault Duster?

[Shayd]

I spoke to a lady at Renault and she said the duster should arrive between July and September. They should have already arrived in country but they are having problems keeping up with the volume being demanded in other countries.

I am hoping that the 4x2 diesel to spec model goes for about 180k. If it does I want one the moment they arrive.

 

[Sinbad]

Why would you buy a french car? Nothing but trouble.

 

[Shayd]

Why would you buy a french car? Nothing but trouble.

Renault has gotten a lot better in the last few years and I will definitely be taking a service plan.

Have you seen the new clio? It's gorgeous and has bells and whistles no similarly priced car has.

 

[Shayd]

Thought I would put up a review that got me interested:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring/car-reviews/richard-hammond-test-drive-dacia-1778811

It seems like a great value for money SUV, sure it ain't the top of the range but with the same engine that powers the qashqai it cannot be that bad.

 

[1nsane!]

I drive the Nissan NP200 (Dacia Logan Pickup) 1.5dCi.

Awesome bakkie, but they are putting the same motor in the Duster... It's not the most powerful motor (63kW/200Nm).

If they can get a bit more power out of it, it would be a great car.

 

[stroller]

Why would you buy a french car? Nothing but trouble.

I think that this jobbie is sourced from Romania aka Dacia.
As the saying goes: "You can't drive it, you can push it."

 

[HapticSimian]

Why would you buy a french car? Nothing but trouble.

Looking at where the Duster is assembled, if only more than the badge were French.

That, and I'm not convinced French = bad any more...

 

[Zenbaas]

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/449845-SUV-for-R115-000

 

[Brawler]

No, not waiting.

 

[Redeemed]

I read that as "Renault Disaster", thought it was yet another French car complaint.

 

[kripstoe]

I read that as "Renault Disaster", thought it was yet another French car complaint.

Some of the Renaults are really nice vehicles. But if they break...

 

[WaxLyrical]

Transformer turd?

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

Reading the review, it looks quite nice. However, going to take some convincing to get me into a Renault.

 

[Number Six]

Dusters are built in India.

 

[HapticSimian]

Dusters are built in India.

... and Romania, and Brazil, and Colombia, and Russia...

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

... and Romania, and Brazil, and Colombia, and Russia...

Bargain. You'll maybe even find some drugs or drug money in the trunk of your new vehicle.

 

[Number Six]

... and Romania, and Brazil, and Colombia, and Russia...

But only the RHD Dusters are made in India.

 

[KleinBoontjie]

But only the RHD Dusters are made in India.

The one coming to South Africa will also be assembled there. Minus the fan between the front seats.
I'm also keen to test drive one, maybe even buy one if the price is right. I've seen a lot of Youtube reviews and it looks good.

 

[HapticSimian]

But only the RHD Dusters are made in India.

Sure, but it's a product specifically designed for, and built in, 'emerging' markets. I'll give it a wide, wide berth... things'll be falling off before you get it home from the dealer.

 

[KleinBoontjie]

Sure, but it's a product specifically designed for, and built in, 'emerging' markets. I'll give it a wide, wide berth... things'll be falling off before you get it home from the dealer.

I must ask: What car are you driving and what is your dream car?