Wanted: Dacia Duster

[Craigsaun]

Evening all , I am looking for a new (second hand) Duster as a work and shooting vehicle. So don’t know much about the Duster . Do I go for petrol or diesel. I don’t tend to travel to far , l like the idea of diesel because of fuel consumption but I don’t want management lights telling me I am Mr slow . Your thoughts please

 

[Kai]

I have an 18 plate Duster diesel 4x4 its good offroad cheap to insure and tax and does about 50 mpg on a run , it’s got plenty of poke in it too I’ve had loads of 4x4s this is the best for all round ability , in this day and age fuel economy is vital plus their cheap so you don’t mind getting them dirty

 

[rab19]

Mine is a 2013 Duster 4 wheel drive, diesel, plenty of room in the back with the seats down.

Wouldn't take it where I would go with a Landrover but good for cross country track work. Careful if you smack and manage to shear the exhaust though, just paid out £550, (not inc labour) for a new DPF.

Will definitely be considering a newer model when this one finally goes to the scrap yard.

 

[Jelen]

Ditto to both replies. Used 4x4 versions are as rare as rocking horse s4it though.

 

[Essexsussex]

I’m with everyone on the comments

Mine is a 1.2 petrol 4x4 as a lot of our mileage is local and in town so we didn’t want to be diesel polluting everyone. Mpg is not very good.

The engine surprisingly tows my fairly heavy boat well.

Probably would have gone for a diesel but generally I’m pleased with the motor.

Annoying bit (minor) is when the service light comes on (also indicates minor problems) and you have to pay Renault or Dacia to turn it off. Mine has been on for years now!

 

[Rasputin]

I’m also looking. Called up three in the last two weeks all the 4wd model but for some reason had the 4wd prop/drive removed to make them permanent 2wd. Anyone know how is it to reverse that?

 

[slider]

Go abroad, get one of these

 

[Bo Diddley]

I’m also looking. Called up three in the last two weeks all the 4wd model but for some reason had the 4wd prop/drive removed to make them permanent 2wd. Anyone know how is it to reverse that?

I'd recommend sourcing a 4WD prop and refitting it, that should Hopefully fingers crossed turn it back into a 4WD

 

[Rasputin]

I'd recommend sourcing a 4WD prop and refitting it, that should Hopefully fingers crossed turn it back into a 4WD

I think the prope are about £400. Any ideas about the cost of fitting is it a diy job ?

 

[Essexsussex]

I’d be cautious as to why they have been taken out. Lots of old freelanders had that because they were forever having problems. Might have been done for fuel efficiency here but I’d be surprised as you can select 2wd very easily from the cab anyway with a simple selector dial. I think the selector might have gone wrong.

 

[Craigsaun]

I’d be cautious as to why they have been taken out. Lots of old freelanders had that because they were forever having problems. Might have been done for fuel efficiency here but I’d be surprised as you can select 2wd very easily from the cab anyway with a simple selector dial. I think the selector might have gone wrong.

Sorry for interrupting, are you saying that you are able to select 2or4 wheel drive on these

 

[Essexsussex]

Sorry for interrupting, are you saying that you are able to select 2or4 wheel drive on these

Yup 2wd, auto 4wd select or 4wd locked

 

[Craigsaun]

Yup 2wd, auto 4wd select or 4wd locked

Excellent, thanks for the info

 

[Essexsussex]

Excellent, thanks for the info

 

[Craigsaun]

 

[roaring_stag]

If you are interested in a 90k miles 2WD duster…. We have one going spare if you are interested?

 

[Shotgun572013]

I’m also looking. Called up three in the last two weeks all the 4wd model but for some reason had the 4wd prop/drive removed to make them permanent 2wd. Anyone know how is it to reverse that?

Reconnect the prop shaft . A lot of early Freelanders had it disconnected to increase fuel consumption

 

[Shotgun572013]

I’d be cautious as to why they have been taken out. Lots of old freelanders had that because they were forever having problems. Might have been done for fuel efficiency here but I’d be surprised as you can select 2wd very easily from the cab anyway with a simple selector dial. I think the selector might have gone wrong.

I’ve just remembered a discussion with a Duster owner . He had to replace the prop shaft as the cv joint was a complete unit at the time . Maybe this was why it’s been disconnected. He said the newer ones are a much cheaper fix with just a cv joint which also has a grease nipple

 

[jall55]

Did you get one Craig ?