Dacia appreciation Thread

SC0TTRS · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:15

sovietspybob said:
From the quickest of looks online it looks like you'll have lost about 4 grand in depreciation in the last 12 months. Doesn't matter what car you buy new it's always a losing game.

And this is the reason i'll never buy a brand new car! Even if I could afford it! LOL

chris4652009 · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:30

Using an independent to service your car will NOT invalidate your warranty...
...Don't believe all you read on PistonHeads

Ace Modder · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:34

DACIA New Duster
Shockingly affordable
From £9,495.00

This is crazy for the car.

chris4652009 · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:40

Wow sub £10k!

Akagi · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:43

And still its value will sink like a stone. Tight people don't buy new cars unless they are tight and a bit dim and don't care about driving about in a depreciating shoebox.

chris4652009 · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:43

Acme said:
And still its value will sink like a stone. Tight people don't buy new cars unless they are tight and a bit dim and don't care about driving about in a depreciating shoebox.

A little harsh on the OP, I can't disagree though

Akagi · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:45

The thought of spending that much money on a Dacia makes me feel sick.

chris4652009 · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:46

Acme said:
The thought of spending that much money on a Dacia makes me feel sick.

I hear you

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:46

kefkef said:
Go to a different Dacia dealer and get a price also.

Are you sure you need oil/filter, I thought first year service for all Dacia/Renault were just a general check up and pollen filter change (or is that just the newer models?).

As a guide, I have a '15 plate Clio and my 1st service cost was £69.99 which included the above check and pollen filter change.

Phoned 4 mwahaha... all about the same price.

sovietspybob said:
From the quickest of looks online it looks like you'll have lost about 4 grand in depreciation in the last 12 months. Doesn't matter what car you buy new it's always a losing game.

Well, I was sick of having to pay out for a second hand car and wanted my wife to be in something newer. When I had a look on the net, Dacia had the lowest depreciation value because they were so cheap. I looked at lease car, but worked out I'd have more in my pocket at the end of 4 years. So far the car is worth as much as I owe.

Cookeh said:
How about this... inspect your oil and filter and see if they do need a change.... If they dont, you dont have to worry about a 'huge' bill. If they do, then pay it cos it needs doing and I presume that in your tightness you care about preserving the warranty.

What or where can I find the oil filter?

Ace Modder said:
DACIA New Duster
Shockingly affordable
From £9,495.00

This is crazy for the car.

Hmmmyes, But I shockingly paid for bells, whistle and a diesel engine

(And a chrome styling pack)

Akagi · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:49

[TFU] Thegoon84;30048619 said:
Hmmmyes, But I shockingly paid for bells, whistle and a diesel engine

(And a chrome styling pack)

So you spent lets assume, £11K on a cheap horrible econobox which will be worth buttons in a few years time, and claim to be 'tight'?

Does that make more sense than spending £3K on a second hand Audi (practically a Rolls Royce in comparison) and having enough change to literally buy three spare ones?

OK I'm backing out of this thread now before I get banned for personal insults...

tom_e · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:51

You're not going to be able to eyeball your oil and filter and know if they need changing, if you've hit the milage/time recommended in the service manual then change them.

Steeps · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:54

I don't trust them either. my locals like to lie about work done on the car or are just plain useless at following schedules or sourcing parts. I will never buy a car with main dealer service history if the paperwork checklist looks too uniform because there's a good chance they've looked at the paperwork before/after the service rather than ticking it off as they go along. Things like not replacing the brake fluid to save a few quid on their part (Toyota recently hiked up all their prices to include all required fluids at service) at the required intervals. Nissan tried the same thing asking for an extra £40 for brake fluid that was included in the service plan.

Then again I've recently had a back street garage mess up a brake pad change so it's luck of the draw.

I feel sorry for the older generation who probably trust what their garage is doing and agree to all works so they know they can chance it.

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:55

Acme said:
Ha! Tight, so bought a brand new shoebox and specced it up with some optional cheap tat.

That makes more sense than spending £3K on a second hand Audi with creature comforts, and having enough change to literally but three spare ones.

OK I'm backing out of this thread now before I get banned for personal insults...

I wanted the warranty and not a 5 year old Audi..... If its any consolation I bought it as a long term/lifer car. When I finish paying for it in in 2.8years I will use it as my car for carrying my mountain bike and taking the dog out. Should last me many many many years....

My wife wants a second hand audi next.

PS Tell me who would buy an Audi over this beauty ( Exact one I have only mine is a little newer)

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:56

Steeps said:
I don't trust them either. my locals like to lie about work done on the car or are just plain useless at following schedules or sourcing parts. I will never buy a car with main dealer service history if the paperwork checklist looks too uniform because there's a good chance they've looked at the paperwork before/after the service rather than ticking it off as they go along. Things like not replacing the brake fluid to save a few quid on their part (Toyota recently hiked up all their prices to include all required fluids at service) at the required intervals. Nissan tried the same thing asking for an extra £40 for brake fluid that was included in the service plan.

Then again I've recently had a back street garage mess up a brake pad change so it's luck of the draw.

I feel sorry for the older generation who probably trust what their garage is doing and agree to all works so they know they can chance it.

Same.... I don't trust anyone I don't personally know or have previously had dealings with

Akagi · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:57

[TFU] Thegoon84;30048657 said:
My wife wants a second hand audi next.

PS Tell me who would buy an Audi over this beauty ( Exact one I have only mine is a little newer)

http://i65.tinypic.com/ngp074.jpg[IMG][/QUOTE]

Anyone who has functioning eyes I would assume. But never mind, your logic still makes zero sense to me. :p

On topic though, you don't need to worry. Just take it to the dealership and have them do what they need to do. If you don't want them to change the pollen filter, just tell them not to change it.

cheesyboy · 27 Sep 2016 at 15:58

Acme said:
So you spent lets assume, £11K on a cheap horrible econobox which will be worth buttons in a few years time, and claim to be 'tight'?

Does that make more sense than spending £3K on a second hand Audi (practically a Rolls Royce in comparison) and having enough change to literally buy three spare ones?

OK I'm backing out of this thread now before I get banned for personal insults...

The sums aren't all that bad.

A basic Dacia Duster will only lose you about £3.5k over three years (going on new vs used prices), and will probably be cheaperin terms of maintaining than a £3k Audi (What's that, 10-12 years old?), which might also lose £1.5k in that time on depreciation.

Orionaut · 27 Sep 2016 at 16:01

tom_e said:
You can, most mega expensive OEM rated modern oil is at best a marketing exercise. At worst a bare faced lie that it's anything better than standard Castrol/Shell of the correct grade/spec.

I do not disagree, But there is always the fear factor with a new car that if you do run into problems further down the line, an unfavourable oil analysis (they do do this) might find yourself without a warranty.

As regards your main point. I am not even sure how important this low ash thing is for DPF's, If an engine doesn't use oil from one service to the next (which many do not these days) then surely it should not be an issue.

If you are getting through enough oil for this to actually be a problem for the DPF etc, then the engine is probably shagged anyway!

But it is not an experiment that I would want to try out on somebody elses car, especially if it was a new one.

-Ad- · 27 Sep 2016 at 16:09

Ring back and ask for the price if you supply the oil yourself.

Check in the car manual or online to see how much and what grade of oil you need, then see how cheap you can get it online to decide if there's a genuine saving to be had.

The service on our TT recently was £80 cheaper with me supplying the oil (cost me £40 to buy). But in the end the oil I supplied returned without being touched, they filled up with their own oil and I still saved £80. Win win

johnny6 · 27 Sep 2016 at 19:16

Just get the service done. Given the age of the vehicle the only items they are likely to 'find' is items such as wiper blades. At which point you politely decline, pay for the service and be on your way.

[TFU] Thegoon84 · 28 Sep 2016 at 09:06

Cheers all!

PS I'd pick my Dacia Duster over any single car in the world. I just cant see why you all don't like it. Its engineering genius and financially perfect.

Go Dacia.... The future!