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Would you recommend the Dacia Duster to replace our Mondeo?
My beloved Mondeo has to go, finally, and, as my wife and I both have creaky backs, I am attracted to something more upright but don't want a big Chelsea tractor. With a total budget of £10,000 a second hand Nissan Qashqai or Honda CR-V appeals, but I am amazed to find that we could go for a brand new Dacia Duster for far less although this sounds too good to be true. We are both in our 60s and do about 5000 miles a year. Help!
Asked on 2 November 2013 by CJ, Harrow
Answered by
Honest John
Yes, £8995 buys you a brand new Dacia Duster 1.6 Access in white with no radio, no spare wheel, no aircon and wind-up windows. But you can't have everything for £8995 and a £50 Halfords radio will fit. Good idea to buy a spare wheel as well.
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