1.6 115 Access 4x4 5dr

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Bought the 4x4 Duster last year with no great expectations about trim or extras - the car had 60,000 miles on the clock. I just wanted a rugged reliable no frills 4x4. From the start the Duster was a let down. Multiple failures requiring recovery to a garage. After many items being replaced - fuel injectors, throttle body, even a valve the Duster finally stopped needing so much attention and we drove for a few thousands miles without fault. Then the engine started to make a ticking noise. Dacia dealer fobbed me off, so we drove for a few thousand more miles until the ticking was really annoying. At the next inspection Dacia said the engine had suffered from chronic oil shortage and was sc***. So that's where we are today - with a sc*** 2016 Duster. I complained to Dacia, they are not interested. To add insult to injury I noticed a rust bubble forming on the o/s rear wheel arch - there is no stone damage, this is rust from below the surface. If the car was reliable and rust free I could recommend it - the ride is ok, the 4x4 ability is good, the seats are comfy. Would I buy again - never! Neither would I touch a Renault or Nissan which share the same parts!

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