rojanfelix Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 I need your expertise regarding the pros and cons of Renault Duster 2015 2.0L A/T. Thank you very much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 The Duster is a Romanian car built by a company called Dacia. For the MENA market it is rebranded as a Renault because the majority of people won’t buy a car if they think it’s Romanian. The French badge adds a bit of flair. Engines are from the Renault range, along with the suspension. Mostly Clio parts. The running gear is Nissan. If you can, avoid CVT versions. Google Nissan CVT problems and you’ll see. It is a cheap and cheerful car and parts are available. A problem can be finding a mechanic to work on it. Most of the mechanics here, if it isn’t Japanese, they aren’t interested. But it is an incredibly simple, basic car with not much to go wrong. The 4WD version is competent on rough roads, if a little harsh, but it’s not the sort of car you want to take dune bashing unless you want to spend serious money modifying it. All in all, it’s a pretty reliable car but because it’s so simple, it can feel bland and uninspiring. I wouldn’t say no to owning one myself but it would be purely white goods, there would be no real love in the relationship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojanfelix Posted July 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Thank you very much for the in depth advice @Barry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaurav Posted July 23, 2018 Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 Barry has covered almost everything well, the only thing I like to add as you are buying an old car - 2015 model. Get the car fully checked before buying to not to see any underbody damage, hanging bumpers, skirting, side steps, wheel scratches from inside etc. usually happen in offroad cars. 1 Let's root for each other & watch each other grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojanfelix Posted July 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2018 I do appreciate your indispensable advice sir @Gaurav 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow79 Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 maybe the new parts sector might be stocked but in used side only engine gear is available other body parts and stuff are rare had a 2014 one near our shop roting till the municipality towed it away as it was waiting for parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojanfelix Posted July 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 I will surely consider your insights @shadow79. so can you suggest other option for me bro? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hAwX Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 On 7/23/2018 at 6:03 PM, Barry said: The running gear is Nissan. If you can, avoid CVT versions. Google Nissan CVT problems and you’ll see. for the record, my 2012 qashqai has 260k km (bought it brand new ) and it never had a problem with the gearbox. Sometimes i think its better to have a CVT because of the vehicle's purpose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 24, 2018 Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 No disagreement here. The CVTs can run high miles but there are a lot of complaints about them failing at low miles. I guess it just depends if you like gambling. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojanfelix Posted July 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2018 your edge there @hAwX was u bought your qashqai brand new.. so as @Barry said opting to used car is like gambling. so any place where a good used car is available? Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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