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  • čas přidán 17. 08. 2024
  • The Dacia Duster is the most affordable of all the soft road and off road car on the market today but there are a few compromises to be made if you are thinking about buying one for 2019.
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Komentáře • 346

  • @wally02avg
    @wally02avg Před 5 lety +129

    First of all, like the review, though I've been following you for years and not really for the format as much as the honest, straightfoward approach.
    On the Duster, coming from a romanian guy working in an auto repair center.
    The 1.5 dci isn't powerful by modern standards but it is very reliable. Will do 200.000km's while abused just with regular maintenance. We have one frequently coming (prev. generation) that has reached 400.000kms already(in less than 4 years). No engine issues to speak of. Biggest job was a new clutch and DMF. It has had new shocks, new suspension arms and so on, but that's mainly from our bad roads.
    New one feels a step forward in interior quality and feel and I'm sure the reliability won't be worse.
    I agree a middle range model will the best choice as the top of the range models become very expensive, if you also add financing.

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +31

      This is the kind of comment that wins around here!

    • @salmothymus
      @salmothymus Před 5 lety +11

      @@BobFlavinVideo Hah, well I can only agree with both of you ;-)...I am the kind of guy who prefers reliability and simplicity over hyper gadgetry sold in today's cars...more you add of such "improvements", more chances there are something goes wrong....the same applies to whatever one can think of (modern cameras, house hold appliances, sport gear..and so on). Well balanced and decent review, I especially liked the hassle with the boot's hard shelve :-))....perfectly all right with me (acquainted with the "garage solution" from a 1996 Megane) and adds to the trustworthiness of the reviewer.....!

    • @bbusigful
      @bbusigful Před 5 lety +5

      In Sweden Dacia offers the 1,2 turbo engine. What do you guy's think about that engine? I'm planning to buy the Duster in a near future. Been driving a Toyota Aygo since 2008.

    • @japanluv
      @japanluv Před 5 lety +5

      B Buse Get it, my friend. Many in the UK wanted to get the Duster with 1.2 turbo and they rather wait a bit. Im Romanian, currently with a 2009 C180 estate with many small issues that keep adding up and Im done with it. Ill get Duster in few years. I just hope NCAP test will improve in future. Mark my words. Buy them now. In 5 to 10 years this will become what Skoda became for VW now. A reliable and almost same price as the Mother Company!

    • @ionutdavid3951
      @ionutdavid3951 Před 5 lety +5

      @@bbusigful dont take 1.2,end 1.5 dci, problem with turbo.
      Take 1.6 petrol good engine ,convert to lpg end you make good deal

  • @alunhoskins4513
    @alunhoskins4513 Před 5 lety +25

    I bought one of these in February 2016. The car has been faultless and cheap to run. Only fault so far, 1 headlight bulb. What a bonus to be able to buy one at a local motor parts store for €4.00 and replace it myself in less than 5 minutes; just like the old days😆
    No squeaks or rattles, despite the best efforts of the local roads, and comfy to drive.
    This car is far better than it has any right to be and more reliable than my previous cars from VW, Audi, Mercedes, Volvo and Renault or Citroen - most of them new.
    This Duster has been a very pleasant surprise; an extremely honest car.
    I’m guessing they are Renault’s Skoda; simple, tough, reliable and - for now - cheap.

    • @alunhoskins4513
      @alunhoskins4513 Před 5 lety +1

      Nearly faultless😂 I don’t think the headlight bulb counts.🙂

    • @TheAxeman33
      @TheAxeman33 Před 5 lety +2

      ~ The build quality is second to none .. I just know that in 5 years time, this car will cost £12,000 more than todays price .. This car is an absolute bargain ... ;-)

  • @joefattal7592
    @joefattal7592 Před 5 lety +99

    I love the way this Dacia looks.

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +2

      Me too

    • @joefattal7592
      @joefattal7592 Před 5 lety +1

      Bob Flavin wish they sold it in Aus. I think it would do very well.

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +2

      Is it tough enough for the land down under?

    • @Heaven_INC
      @Heaven_INC Před 5 lety +5

      @@BobFlavinVideo it's so cheap you could buy another one if it brakes down ...

    • @konczk
      @konczk Před 4 lety

      @@joefattal7592 they make this in rhd in India as the renault duster. Beats me why they don't export this to oz. It's a very rugged off-road car, would be perfect for the outback. Also works reasonably well as a family runabout. Here in Hungary, it's about neck and neck with the vitara in the sales charts and that one's made right here, along with the sx4

  • @ezys3215
    @ezys3215 Před 5 lety +30

    Simple, honest, economical and affordable car. It will also kick a$$es of 90% of other SUVs off road. And it won't break every 17 kilometers :)
    P.S. This shelf in the boot is actually a practical thing (leftover from Kangoo or smth.) - You can store stuff there. It's much better than the old roll...

  • @weedmastersr
    @weedmastersr Před 5 lety +19

    Bob, the issue with the Kadjar is that it is not as good as a Duster off-road. So, it really depends on your needs. If you're a farmer, a forest ranger or anyone who needs to regularly go off-road, then the Duster is a better choice. The 4WD one is quite good. If you simply want to drive your kids to school, the Kadjar is probably a better choice. Also, worthy to note that in the next model year it gets the 1.3 turbo engine from the new Mercedes A-Class with 150 HP, so it will have a bit more power. Otherwise, fully agree with your review. Just most reviewers don't understand that the Duster is more off-road oriented than most other similar crossovers. For someone looking for a new car that is more reliable, not very complicated like most modern cars, and more affordable, this is a good choice.

  • @Neatspejamasis
    @Neatspejamasis Před 5 lety +12

    In Lithuania Dacia Duster is popular among security companies. Maybe due to high clearance and ruggedness and probably price. Some of them install LPG in petrol versions which reduces fuel cost.

  • @TheAxeman33
    @TheAxeman33 Před 5 lety +9

    ~ I have the 1.5dCi Prestige Duster 2 bought just 2 weeks ago. I have nearly 2,000 miles on the clock .. I had 38,000 miles on my 23 month Duster 1 .. This car is the best car I have ever owned .. Being old and retired, economy is everything to me on a fixed pension .. I am getting between 58 - 86 mpg driving very gently .. I am absolutely gobsmacked. To me, the build quality is to BMW standards .. Just watch Dacia increase there prices in the near future .. Grab this car NOW, while it's such a bargain .. I just love it .. ;-)

  • @art322
    @art322 Před 5 lety +43

    Love all your reviews Bob, whatever the style. I’m a fan of the duster, don’t own one but know plenty of people who do. I wouldn’t be a fan of the kadjar though. Too boring. The duster has this whole “anti-image” image thing going on. It presents itself as a car that’s there to be used and abused, which hints at a certain kind of adventurous freedom.

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +4

      That's my thinking as well, I can see myself driving it into the ground with no excuses

    • @japanluv
      @japanluv Před 5 lety

      How beautifully you put it. Send this to Dacia. They can use it in their next commercial:D

  • @neilthomas9244
    @neilthomas9244 Před 5 lety +20

    Great review. Love Dacia, good honest car, great price, good depreciation.

  • @taylorpage9458
    @taylorpage9458 Před 4 lety +3

    Here in US we have all kind of brand name cars and I wish will sale that car here because I will buy one tomorrow considering that our cars compared to that Dacia sales for around $25.000 -$30.000 which is a scam and are not offroad or 4x4 made to last or reliable. Who gives a damn about the plastic or other little crap so you guys in Europe better be more supportive to companies which are customer oriented than profit oriented. Bravo Romania

  • @bernadettec6386
    @bernadettec6386 Před 5 lety +3

    Our Dacia Duster has side cameras as well. It is fabulous. In the UK you are discouraged from purchasing diesel cars.

  • @terryatkinson3182
    @terryatkinson3182 Před 5 lety +1

    Grand car, cheap and cheerful and has what most people want. My Friend bought a 162 diesel 2wd and we told the dealer we didn't want it unless it had a spare wheel jack and wheel carrier so he did it after moaning about it. We didn't want to be stuck in the sticks without a spare. She is happy with it. Good video from yourself.

  • @Heaven_INC
    @Heaven_INC Před 5 lety +5

    It should be a hit in Ireland. Its a great work car for all those farms you have out there, cheap to buy, cheap to maintain ...

  • @SergioSanto02
    @SergioSanto02 Před 5 lety +5

    "It's an honest car!" - James May

  • @ultansadventures
    @ultansadventures Před 5 lety +7

    Why do car reviwers make such a fuss over what to do with the parcel shelf? If your going some where to bring home a load of stuff just take it out and leave it at home. That is what I have always done and it's never happens so often to cause me upset or hurt. The car is a budget car, if they spent more money making some folding shelf to vanish into the floor it would add money and go against the idea of budget.
    On a different note, it would be good if when you are driving if there could be a camera shot from behind your left shoulder facing forward so we can see the dash and how easy you are finding things as you drive. Just my 2 cents

  • @rotorblade9508
    @rotorblade9508 Před 5 lety +5

    I was driving a bmw z4 3.0l 265PS on a country road and a guy in a duster manage to keep up with me even though I pushed it up to even 130kph. It's not fast on paper but it's really fast in reality

    • @geogeo6657
      @geogeo6657 Před 4 lety +1

      because have only 110 hp... but is a lite car ... so ... she run eazy !!!

  • @julianagil2427
    @julianagil2427 Před 5 lety +8

    I have a 2016 Duster, I love it.

  • @toaderspanache8571
    @toaderspanache8571 Před 5 lety +18

    The spare wheel underneath the car IS THE BEST OPTION ever for a spare wheel. Why? Well, wouldnt you have to get ALL the luggage out, in the rain, get them inside, and then take the wheel, or would you prefer to just keep everyone and everything inside while you just simply take the wheel from underneath and change it ??? think about it and about real life situations

    • @GlossaME
      @GlossaME Před 5 lety +2

      I'll give you another scenario (from experience of corse). Raining outside, you go underneath the car to pop the wheel free (dirt everywhere) and then...then you find out that the bolt is rusted solid. After 15-20 minutes of strugle, you finally manage to get the thing out. You change the wheel, take the flat back to the designated place (dirt everywhere again) and then you realise you can't screw back the damn metal latch because you went too low with it, and it got stuck. Then you just throw the wheel in the boot, concluding you have to pay a vizit to a mechanic, to fix the damn thing.

    • @sterpumihai
      @sterpumihai Před 5 lety

      Yes, there is a MINOR advantage you don't have to clear your luggage. However, given the fact a flat happens rarely this advantage doesn't quite make sense.
      Had lots of flats in my 244.000 Km but never, not only once, has rained.
      Also, the spare wheel can be easily stolen if it's outside the car.

    • @mrdemocracy7106
      @mrdemocracy7106 Před 4 lety +2

      I would of thought the spare wheel would be in much better condition if inside than left to the outside elements of not used for a while.

    • @hclandscapes
      @hclandscapes Před 3 lety

      @@GlossaME i have never had one of these screw down mechanisms go rusty on me, my previous van had this type and my current Nissan cabstar has one too, both work well

    • @GlossaME
      @GlossaME Před 3 lety +1

      @@hclandscapes I hope it never happens to you. I had this "experience" on a Peugeot Partner 13 REG. Good vans otherwise

  • @Stuntray
    @Stuntray Před 4 lety

    Watching a lot of car reviews, because my old Opel from 2002 died, and I notice a lot of people complaining about the cheap plastic on the interior of this car. It actually looks great for the sake of it's price.
    I also notice you were the only one that answered my question. This is a good option for those who just owned a older car.

  • @caitlinobyrne2751
    @caitlinobyrne2751 Před 3 lety +1

    I’ve just bought one of these as our family vehicle for the kids and dogs!

  • @patsylee7447
    @patsylee7447 Před 5 lety +6

    HAVE ONE / CHEAP AND CHEERFUL , CHANGING AGAIN 2019 , LOVE IT

  • @TheMaleforce
    @TheMaleforce Před 5 lety +3

    I bought a 4x4 1.5 dci prestige Duster in July 2016 and it's a really good car without fault, I was thinking of changing it for the new 1.3 litre 150bhp petrol this summer but find it hard to justify spending 10k when this one still looks and drives like new and has just done 25000 miles. I change the oil in it every 6000 miles and air filter at 12000 to max the economy and get between 53 and 55 mpg, I cant see the new petrol doing more than about 35 on average. I know the new one looks better and is nicer inside but it is still basically the same car dressed better, also I'm a bit concerned about the durability of the new untested 1.3 turbo as recent issues with the Ford 1.0 engine that won awards and now blows head gaskets, and also heard of issues with the previous 1.2 tce.

  • @morecoffee998
    @morecoffee998 Před 5 lety

    The trick is always the right spot between the people who are already fans and the people who are casually browsing youtube whilst trying to figure out what car to buy. Personally, I enjoyed this video very much, but then I've been a subscriber for years

  • @hhcosminnet
    @hhcosminnet Před 5 lety +2

    Very good production quality and filming craftsmanship. Really appreciate that you did not compare it to 30-50k cars like a Brit reviewer did. This is a very good fleet car, farm, forest car that is affordable to buy and own. It is also a capable off-roader. It would also work as a family car if you are not very demanding with comfort. The latest revision did address the sound proofing and seats comfort.
    You can get this with automatic for 500 euros more and it's decent.

    • @hhcosminnet
      @hhcosminnet Před 5 lety +1

      It looks better than the previous revision.

  • @WesNG
    @WesNG Před 5 lety +1

    I love your reviews. Honest, simple, heartfelt and very entertaining.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @4x4adventure_pl
    @4x4adventure_pl Před 4 lety +2

    Well, Duster is good and affordable car. Great value for money, we have one and we are using it for some off road movies - car is doing great job.

  • @DJGamesHD
    @DJGamesHD Před 5 lety +6

    Great Review Bob, love these cars there really popular like I seem everywhere. I saw in northern Ireland you can get the entry level version with AC, tinted windows and bluetooth and a stereo for only 9,995 which is unreal! They seem to have added a bit more kit to the entry level version.

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety

      It's spartan in that entry spec that's in the UK. It's a marketing thing, I doubt anyone buys it. We don't have a 10k car anymore

    • @hhcosminnet
      @hhcosminnet Před 5 lety +2

      @@BobFlavinVideo people do buy it for fleets, for constructions sites, farms, people that is use it for work.

  • @mr.bauerpower4285
    @mr.bauerpower4285 Před 5 lety +4

    Really nice review Bob. keep up the good work.
    Not many back on youtube who are doing these
    nice info car Reviews :)

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety

      Watch all the copycats coming out of the woodwork now! Cheers for watching

  • @mjotd8670
    @mjotd8670 Před 5 lety

    Just for the record, I have just purchased a 2013 entry level 1.5 petrol Duster, with 45k on the clock, for commuting to work and school runs etc and I LOVE IT...does what it says on the tin!

  • @nickwills6042
    @nickwills6042 Před 5 lety +11

    That battle with the parcel shelf was funny! And something that has happened to me a few times

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +2

      These things have to be tested :D

    • @hhcosminnet
      @hhcosminnet Před 5 lety

      I did the shelf battle with my Tiguan as well. They are not very intuitive

    • @mikecrowley3102
      @mikecrowley3102 Před 5 lety

      A bit silly in the review to make such an issue of it .. … The parcel shelf is a cover , over the boot . It's obs , not intended to put stuff on as it rises with the tailgate... And its removal & replacement is simple , just 2 clips in the centre and the 2 strings to the tailgate ...The other point is the car exterior is a big change . No panels are carried over from the previous model.

    • @hhcosminnet
      @hhcosminnet Před 5 lety

      @@mikecrowley3102 when space is tight I carry a snow broom and ice scraper.

  • @AndrewKNI
    @AndrewKNI Před 5 lety +3

    Great review. Short and snappy with loads of detail included. Brilliant job.

  • @Moonlight_20244
    @Moonlight_20244 Před 5 lety +5

    Bob like the longer review. Could you please give a little bit more history of the car brands like in the Citroën video. Thanks for all hard work.

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety

      Good idea Keith, I'll bring it into the videos in the future!

  • @fionn1119
    @fionn1119 Před 5 lety +2

    i thoroughly enjoyed your review. I'm actually having to give up my ten year old SAAB and now NEED A 4X4 - Been looking at the Dacia, and just cannot make the move...... not yet, but your honest review really did help :)

    • @gotuble
      @gotuble Před 6 měsíci +1

      Recently I have decided to sell my Saab 9-3 Turbo from 2001 and buy a Duster 4x4 TCe Prestige 125 hp from 2018. I will get the Dacia tuned to 150 hp by the same specialist who tuned my Saab. Main reasons to sell the Saab: costs to get it road legal again, expected maintenance costs after 290.000 kilometres, not off road capable.

    • @fionn1119
      @fionn1119 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@gotuble i also sold mine, am now looking at my 3rd Dacia 🤗 very happy with them. Obviously not a saab, however i have had ZERO repairs or faults in 4 years

  • @yannikoloff7659
    @yannikoloff7659 Před 5 lety +1

    Ok. The main thing about this car! It really is an offroader. And one of the best one. It does have a problem with lack of horses( Romanian thing), but no need for them

  • @cucubau5258
    @cucubau5258 Před 5 lety +11

    Ps . Dacia is not made out of old renault parts! Not true! Is made by brand new parts and they are built all across the europe an not only! Ty

    • @Andrei-eb2du
      @Andrei-eb2du Před 5 lety +3

      Cucu Bau he is referring that they use old technology from Renault not used parts

  • @GerrysDiy
    @GerrysDiy Před 5 lety +1

    Very well presented video Bob with some great use of your drone too.. Top man! I haven't been to Sunday service in a while but will drop in this week. Cheers Gerry

  • @cosminxxx5287
    @cosminxxx5287 Před 4 lety

    this car is PERFECT for someone that already has a car, wins about 5000-6000 euro per month and needs a car to go camping or fishing or for his wife to go shopping to the local supermaket, and you don't want to use your 30-40.000 euro car .So what you do than?well, put aside 1000 euro per month for 1 year and next year you buy this .This is one of best cars in europe for times when u dont want to use your expensive cars in a little bit dirty roads out camping like i said,or go fishing or hunting . Is built with the concept to bring you to A to B when A to B is all that matters and you don't have time to enjoy your driving or whatever.It's a car for the working people not for most rich people.Its made to be used ,not to be admired. If this would be 20% cheaper , it would probably be the best utility car in the world.People use it to carry tools and other work equipment from home to job or field working ,like electricty companies and stuff.If i would be a rich boss at a company i would by this for my employees to use to get from home to work so they wont use their own car.Good stuff.

  • @stephenhawes5391
    @stephenhawes5391 Před 5 lety

    I've been looking at many Duster reviews and liked this one, the presentation is clear and the facts addressed. I'm still in two minds about the Duster but have subscribed to this channel.

  • @RodrigoPereira-xb7vf
    @RodrigoPereira-xb7vf Před 5 lety +5

    One thing that is worth mentioning is that in the long run, Dacias are a lot more reliable than Renaults. I had a Clio and a Sandero, and the difference in reliability is noteworthy.

    • @jakesjacobs5075
      @jakesjacobs5075 Před 2 lety

      I drive a clio3 1.5 dci with 312000km on the clock, and it's still performing perfectly, I service it myself every 10000km,and it should make it to 50000km,best car ever, giving me a 1000km to the tank.

  • @kenreeve6549
    @kenreeve6549 Před 4 lety

    Great review thanks , with no stupid camera angles or overbearing music crap , well done that man buy yourself a Guinness ;)

  • @grassabrutta
    @grassabrutta Před 5 lety +2

    "in-depth" is definitely a thumbs-up !

  • @hilltopviewer8204
    @hilltopviewer8204 Před 2 lety

    To the boot! I am going for one of these next week and it drove very decent. I never knew about the adblue though! I was originally thinking of a Hyundai I40, but decided on this Dacia.Thanks for your review Bob!

  • @rapidrick
    @rapidrick Před 5 lety +3

    You could have stuck the phone in that shelf above the glove box! My RAV4 is the same with the headrests not having any intermediate notches.

  • @stephenpaul3440
    @stephenpaul3440 Před 4 lety

    i just bought a 6 year old Duster Lauriet 1.5 Diesel and I love it....

  • @MrJohng64
    @MrJohng64 Před 5 lety +1

    I nearly bought one of the cheap original Access versions (sans radio!) but in the end sense prevailed and I bought a nearly new Renault Megane Dyanamique with sat navigation. I think I made the right choice but the Duster does seem like good fun and it has a lot of space. Your less than flattering original review helped me with my decision making process!

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety

      Thanks for watching John, at the time you made the right decision but I'd say the Duster and Megan are much closer now.

  • @colinthirsk3392
    @colinthirsk3392 Před 5 lety

    Just bought a 2019 petrol Comfort model. You have to be astonished by the value for money , the looks and the level of extras you get. I put £3500 down (inc a 10yr old part ex) and pay £130 per month inc a service plan on PCP. It really is a no brainer. We're not high mileage users and will almost certainly change again in 2.5/3 years time for another new one. Show me a better SUV for the same money!

  • @mikescherfer2493
    @mikescherfer2493 Před 3 lety

    Just bought my 211 duster, prestige spec, blue dci 115.
    Bob loved the review but just a few things for newer buyers, it now comes with Apple car play and android auto, you can cheaply buy a right angle usb cable which keeps it out of the way of the infotainment screen, using google maps or wase now, I have actually turned off the Dacia nav system.
    This suv is aimed at people who can’t afford to pay 25k plus for a new car in Ireland and there are a lot of families that can’t afford that, so I applaud Dacia for giving us this option, the bonnet has gas struts for feck sake, 30k cars don’t even have that!.
    I laughed at your confusion about the 12v position at the back, it’s actually a great spot to plug in a usb charger and if you get a long cable can route it around the back seats a route through the gaps for the passengers to use, no bother.
    Few things I think you missed;
    (Prestige spec)
    Hill start assist
    Start/Stop
    Blind spot monitoring
    Side cameras
    As I said loved the review but it just came across a little forced for the sake of it, I get it’s not a petrol heads car but there are families in Ireland who would live the value of this. 👍

  • @sparky6996
    @sparky6996 Před 3 lety +1

    Giving up my bmw for a basic can go anywhere cheap to fix all weather car. Uk roads are rubbish so no more bent alloys shattered suspension. Great car simple rugged.

  • @neilbissett1240
    @neilbissett1240 Před 5 lety +1

    Great honest review bob ,I have just bought a skoda superb sports line and love it ........

  • @Glidevale1
    @Glidevale1 Před 5 lety +1

    We get our brand new 1.2 petrol duster next week, just saying Bob.

  • @michaelpencio9573
    @michaelpencio9573 Před 5 lety +11

    The part with" old stuff from Renault " it's far from the truth!!! Dacia uses also Mercedes parts and it's a independent company with it's own research and development departments!!!

    • @Aggelos..
      @Aggelos.. Před 3 lety +1

      My friend he tries to persuade us that Duster is garbage. He is not professional because Duster is cheap but its an honest car!!!

  • @robc5955
    @robc5955 Před 5 lety

    Like your style Bob, good straightforward review and based on how 90% of us actually will use cars.

  • @PeterD769
    @PeterD769 Před 5 lety +1

    Loving these more in-depth reviews.....keep up the good work!!

  • @padraigmccoy3387
    @padraigmccoy3387 Před 5 lety

    Long time follower. Liked the new more in depth review format. Only thing for me is a 'drivers-eye' view of the cockpit would be a nice addition

  • @timjenkins8538
    @timjenkins8538 Před 5 lety +8

    3:50 'theres good knobs here' #bringbacktheknob

  • @alanthorburn5073
    @alanthorburn5073 Před 3 lety

    Bob, I drive a Corsa diesel 12 yrold and it's hard work to get a good drive out of if you do 100 miles.
    But it's all I can afford and I don't like cars, but I need one.
    So the Renault Kadja or what ever it's called I'd never buy at £4 grand more.
    Bob, that's why the country's in debt.
    Thanks vegasboy1

  • @sevesellors2831
    @sevesellors2831 Před 4 lety

    Great review Bob always enjoy the journey! Keep them coming!

  • @martinl1427
    @martinl1427 Před 5 lety +1

    By the graphics I say the NAV system is iGO navigation. I have only good experience with various versions of iGO over the years. It could even work better than Nav's on much more expensive cars.

  • @NuSpirit_
    @NuSpirit_ Před 5 lety +9

    6:30 - did I hear correctly "Neither are available in 4x4 version"? I bought 4x4 version and they gave me the option to get spare wheel (and it should be under the carpet in the boot as it can't be under the car because of 4x4)

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +1

      As far as I’m aware there’s no spare in the 4x4 model. There’s no spare under the carpet as that’s just metal floor in either model. The spare for 2wd is under the car at the back but none on 4wd. Check with the dealer to be sure.

    • @NuSpirit_
      @NuSpirit_ Před 5 lety +1

      @@BobFlavinVideo as far as I know (and my dealership claimed this but I will definitely do double check on this just to be sure) in 4x4 it should be thanks to shallower boot under the carpet (though as it seems it isn't just carpet anymore at least on images). If it truly doesn't have space for spare wheel in the boot then it really is... well... annoying if something happens :/ But thanks for the info and pointing out possible annoyance :)
      I'll give an example link to imgur in second reply just in case you've banned URLs so at least this post shows up.

    • @NuSpirit_
      @NuSpirit_ Před 5 lety

      @@BobFlavinVideo And here is the promised link if it'll work - i.imgur.com/AXh1vOZ.jpg

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +1

      NuSpirit I’m interested to see how yours works out. Send me a picture of the boot when you see the real thing.

    • @toaderspanache8571
      @toaderspanache8571 Před 5 lety +1

      it has a spare wheel for the 4x4 variant,at least I have

  • @TudorGruian
    @TudorGruian Před 5 lety +1

    Dacia just launched the newer 1.2 petrol that it is in the Kadjar (and maybe in the benz B klasse) on their Duster lineup.Atleast here in Romania I have the option to select that. Preety sure this will also come soon in Ireland.

  • @randomhollywoodundeadstuff9031

    3:47 he turned into Scotty Kilmer for a second there.

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +3

      Don't summon Scotty on me, he'll tell me all the bad things in a Dacia versus a Toyota!

    • @randomhollywoodundeadstuff9031
      @randomhollywoodundeadstuff9031 Před 5 lety +1

      JuSt L0oK AT ThIs RePaIr PrIcEs ThAt ThEy ChArgE Y0u aT Th3 DeaLerShip.

  • @Mo.Jo.
    @Mo.Jo. Před 2 lety

    Wow, bill hader's gotten REALLY good with impressions.

  • @steveedwards7729
    @steveedwards7729 Před 5 lety +6

    Got the 1.6 comfort on Monday..... Seen a few reviews about it, quite a few negatives, but I tell you, I disagree, it's a fab car, and yes the plastic dash is just that, but it's a BUDGET car. Got everything I need in it, and it's so comfy & quiet, unlike reviews saying it's still noisy, I disagree.
    The idiot reviewers that put the Duster down are used to & prefer testing mercs, bmw, audi..... And therefore compare them against the dacia....... Duh......
    If u are thinking about buying a Dacia Duster, don't think, just do.
    BTW,..... I'm driving around in eco mode everywhere. 😍 It.

    • @mjotd8670
      @mjotd8670 Před 5 lety +2

      Totally agree, had mine for just over 2 weeks now and loving i!

    • @japanluv
      @japanluv Před 5 lety

      Now convert it to LPG (GPL) and you'll be laughing at everyone:D

  • @elizabethtaylor9321
    @elizabethtaylor9321 Před 5 lety +1

    They will be handy if there is a hard border, for crossing over the fields.

  • @neilndebs
    @neilndebs Před 5 lety +1

    Hi Bob, more of the in-depth thorough reviews please!
    Cheers
    Neil

  • @neerajkumarnair
    @neerajkumarnair Před 5 lety +2

    well nice review ,
    always wanted to be the first to comment in ur duster review , wished it was a 4x4 awd car review

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +1

      I have tested the 4x4, good car but I'd have no use for off road in normal life

  • @Skyprey
    @Skyprey Před 5 lety +1

    I like this review alot! But I would looooove a dacia Logan techroad easy-r review even more!
    But no one makes on! Please make one 😊

  • @toffee1889
    @toffee1889 Před 5 lety +8

    Don't buy in Ireland. The top of the range prestige starts at 24,000 euro in Ireland , 14,000 pounds in UK. Crazy.

    • @mpuchatek82
      @mpuchatek82 Před 5 lety +1

      I just can not understand where the big difference in price comes from.

    • @RV-cv2yt
      @RV-cv2yt Před 5 lety +1

      @@mpuchatek82 maybe in ireland they have higher taxes on some type of cars ?

    • @mpuchatek82
      @mpuchatek82 Před 5 lety +1

      @@RV-cv2yt Ok, I understand a high tax, but not that much

    • @sirderam1
      @sirderam1 Před 5 lety

      I've just been quoted £18,000, on the road price, in the UK for a new 2019 Prestige. I'd love to know where I can get it for £14,000?

    • @hclandscapes
      @hclandscapes Před 3 lety

      @@sirderam1 i just bought a pre reg prestige Duster from Ireland for £14400

  • @jamesaughney8470
    @jamesaughney8470 Před 3 lety

    Spare wheel under the back is a Renault thing. It’s there but hopefully you’ll never have to get it off on a dark night. Beats no spare at all or waiting hours for AA or tow truck or agh even a big spare wheel on the rear door

  • @ericrochford3134
    @ericrochford3134 Před 5 lety +1

    Think you summed it up well at the end - great if you’re coming from an older tech car. I think an actual Renault could be worth the extra cash if the budget allows. Keep it up Bob👍

  • @romansolomatin2313
    @romansolomatin2313 Před rokem

    Thanks. Don't think I'll be getting a new Dacia Duster, since I do like to drive. :)

  • @ionutdavid3951
    @ionutdavid3951 Před 5 lety +1

    Best way, 1.6 petrol 4×4 convert to lpg ,end you have 5l /100km ( petrol) runing with lpg.

  • @SARAHAMYADAM
    @SARAHAMYADAM Před 3 lety

    Hi bob only discovered you on tic tok love your honest reviews with no influence from the car company....I have a 192 duster middle one diesel. I do 30,000 klms a year what should my next one be .... diesel,hybrid or all electric ( I do about 100 klms a day )

  • @hassim02
    @hassim02 Před 5 lety

    I don’t mind the USB port where it is. Many cellphone holders that attach to windscreen or air vents. There’s also the recess above cubbyhole (glove compartment). Any of these would keep the cable off the screen.

  • @paulparsons2562
    @paulparsons2562 Před 2 lety

    Like honest review I have one I would say he’s pretty spot on

  • @DaciaProject
    @DaciaProject Před 5 lety

    A stock Dacia Duster needs significant modifications to make it even barely capable off-road: czcams.com/video/JzB1i_LQBjE/video.html

  • @radu_serban
    @radu_serban Před 5 lety

    I like this kind of review - in depth review, yeah! And... subscribed... 👍

  • @charlesholland-keen2222
    @charlesholland-keen2222 Před 5 lety +1

    Great review. Just what a potential buyer needs to know. No b.s.

  • @CruisingTheCut
    @CruisingTheCut Před 5 lety

    I like the review but I really hate the unwavering low drone in the background (it hardly qualifies as "music")

  • @ombladonalex
    @ombladonalex Před 5 lety +1

    Same question .....!!!! Second hand badge car or this ¿?????

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety

      There's nothing wrong with buying second hand but this generation Duster is head and shoulders over the last generation

  • @pauljarvis8919
    @pauljarvis8919 Před 5 lety +2

    Good honest review thanks

  • @zeproo
    @zeproo Před 5 lety

    i hope you review the jimny, i like your honest reviews, based on that i will decide to buy

  • @puff0086
    @puff0086 Před 5 lety

    this type of review is very good...please review more affordable cars ...

  • @Gracievision
    @Gracievision Před 5 lety

    Another great review. Not one cliche or verbatim quote from the press pack.

  • @BestCarSound
    @BestCarSound Před 5 lety +9

    Love this style review! 👌
    As I'm coming from '99 Avensis, this doesn't feel like a step up. I really like outside, but interior is too spartan :(

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +3

      The exterior has gotten better, I really like the looks

    • @hhcosminnet
      @hhcosminnet Před 5 lety

      What do you miss on the interior?

    • @BestCarSound
      @BestCarSound Před 5 lety +1

      hhcosminnet Better driving position for start. Being at 185 cm, not great

    • @hhcosminnet
      @hhcosminnet Před 5 lety

      @@BestCarSound i know they made the driver's seat better with the new revision. did you try it?

    • @BestCarSound
      @BestCarSound Před 5 lety +1

      hhcosminnet Test drove this summer. I could live with all the plasticks, but if can't feel comfy, ergonomically right, it doesn't seem.. right. Temperature knobs are definitely the best part, those felt nice

  • @luminitagabrielafloroiuhos921

    😍🇷🇴 Love Romania

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety +6

      I'm hoping to go back there soon!

    • @elizabethtaylor9321
      @elizabethtaylor9321 Před 5 lety

      They don’t treat there dogs well, we have Romanian rescue dog .

    • @sofiad9775
      @sofiad9775 Před 5 lety

      @@BobFlavinVideo you vote for Brexit do you?😄

  • @stevencampbell1150
    @stevencampbell1150 Před 4 lety

    Had to laugh at your comment Bob on the the why do I get a bottle of adblue in the boot of the car. Here's a hint, it's a blueDCI which means depending on your driving style it needs it for the emissions treatment in the exhaust as I was the diesel you were driving! They didn't put the bottle of adblue in there for the craic!

  • @jenslindblad
    @jenslindblad Před 5 lety +1

    Great review Bob. One thing I'd like to know more about in car reviews in general, is the rear view visibility around the C-pillar. How many cyclists can you not see because of modern huge C-pillars? :-) The background music is not for me though.

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  Před 5 lety

      A lifesaver look over your shoulder is always best practice it's a shame it really isn't taught all that well anymore

  • @andrewburton9126
    @andrewburton9126 Před 5 lety

    Really helpful and very informative .thanks

  • @arrangrant4614
    @arrangrant4614 Před 5 lety

    Like the review I am thinking of buying one of these it’s probably a lot better built than a Renault

  • @zinodays1007
    @zinodays1007 Před 5 lety +3

    A lot of people are short arses, how would they get the tailgate closed?

  • @raymondgrace7358
    @raymondgrace7358 Před 5 lety +1

    Good review bob but that drone dound in the backround is very annoying,Ray in Mullingar

  • @daseteam
    @daseteam Před 5 lety

    Thanks, as always. Like the style.

  • @BJJsacra
    @BJJsacra Před 5 lety +2

    5.5 litres per 100 km??

  • @patsylee7447
    @patsylee7447 Před 5 lety +1

    just bought num 2 love it

  • @sivagurunathanparanitharan4714

    Few more for your attention :- when reviewing a car mainly show the actual item in detail rather than diverting attention. Fpr example here the boot = Not shown into detail just talking & talking while the camera is far away. All we seen is "your boot". I heard this Dacia Brand are the one which goes very less times to a mechanical shop compare to the other current cars on the market. So Dacia Duster is a dearly darling indeed. Kindly say some real nice things as well, otherwise we can talk about how all British Brands and the manufacturing industry went away from UK to other countries. That will be an interesting topic for an analysis.

  • @joefattal7592
    @joefattal7592 Před 5 lety +12

    Great review 👍🏼honest car.

  • @PetruDrozd
    @PetruDrozd Před 5 lety +3

    Super dacia

  • @poplaurentiu4148
    @poplaurentiu4148 Před 5 lety +1

    Ok but I hear new engines will be offered for Duster in 2019 an gas engine of 1L -130 bhp and another diesel of 2.0 L -150 bhp , So i expect a Re-do drive test with those engines too.. ok ? So, bye bye until then ! ;0)

  • @NAKMUAYACADEMY
    @NAKMUAYACADEMY Před 2 lety

    Very curious which is the best engine in prestige version and is there any difference between models 2018-2020