@@jeanvaljean3045 the 1.2 petrol seems to be fairly reliable the engine is from the older clio which wasn't a bad engine as for everything else is the same as the diesel there simplicity is wat makes them good very little to go wrong
50 litres officially! Unofficially, I fueled 60 litres for a full petrol tank - 10 litres are reserve for unexpected situations (all the car producers declare less than the real fuel tank capacity, to not remain without fuel and to affect their commercial image). ;)
The world needs more folk like you, we can all like cars and enjoy them, but an enjoyable car is not one that goes fast or has a posh badge, it is one that surprises you with its talents, especially if the price is right. Well done, great, personal video. Inspirational for those who believe that unreliable posh cars are the only cars to have... Your videos are MUCH better than Mat from CarWow, you talk about the car, not yourself all the way through.
Excellent video. Explanation and content perfect sense. So much so that I have bought a Dacia also for exactly the same reasons. It now does the run to work on poor roads in bad conditions. The other cars I own now stay garaged and don't get destroyed on awful uk roads.
Very nice review, glad it worked out well for you. Road noise is something we had to get used to as we always had more luxury larger vehicles with the kids, after they were gone we downsized, and went to less expensive and that was the only downside we found as well by doing it. It is true, one gets used to it quickly.
It is not a Renault car built in Romania. Like all Dacia cars, it is a car conceived and designed in Romania by the Dacia research and development department. It is the largest department after the one in France. By the way, this department works cars of the same class for Nisan and Lada. The cars are assembled in Romania, Russia, Morocco and more recently in China and are sold under the name Renault in South America and Russia and Dacia in Europe. The concept of cheap and good cars was a requirement imposed by Dacia when it joined the Renault group.
I actually recently bought one as well. My track car is a 99 Miata but driving it to work proved to be a really bad idea especially in the snow. So when my daily VW Golf died I bought a 5 year old Dacia for a price of a 15year old Golf... Its just a normal car, nothing to write home about, but it just works. And it works for cheap which means more money for trackdays, right? :D
This brand resisted because good reability and low cost of repairs on poor quality roads in Central Europe ,North Africa ,Middle Est, then in other countries. Build quality rised in time . Roads in Romania are now comparable like in UK in proportion of 85% . But of course in same areas are better in Romania then in UK and vice versa. I had some doubts myself about this brand but the pros far more then cons. Good choice for the hard needs. I will search myself for a sh Dacia MCV,van etc. I hope you will enjoy this car with no bad events.
Good video...just got a new Sandero Stepway...rugged easy to drive comes with 1lt turbo engine..loads of room inside..based on new Renault Clio platform 3 years warranty..my £13500..would have bought me a SUV...from any other manufacturers with 30,000 miles plus and 3 years older at least...maybe out of warranty even..so I reckon good value for the money...also Carwow car of the year.
@@nataliam9764 Got a regular petrol wanted a spare tyre.Only problem a sticking passenger front electric window fixed quickly under warranty.The cars running like a dream very happy would definitely buy another impressed…
we have the same car and the mpg should be around 80 mpg on a good run if you change the oil and filters at 5 thousand miles . after market fuel filters can be a pain and leak at the connector where the fuel line joins the filter but it is easily solved using a couple of zip ties to hold the connection tight . check the mot history online to see if it has completed its recall some models were recalled even if they did not have the airc con issue or air con fitted it can only be cleared by a main dealers. forget the eco mode for long runs , it is meant for use in stop start traffic in town only . eco mode closes down the air intake to the turbo by 50%.
Great car I do own one, the problem now is that with the new model, prices have risen and Dacia do not discount prices (yet) and other manufacturers do , so instead of a new Dacia I have bought a new Seat Leon for not much more that a top of the range Stepway.
Yes I live in rural Scotland and my Mini Cooper (R56) is a blast but the firm ride gets a bit harsh and wearying on anything more than a 10 mile blast on the local country roads, and it’s a faff getting the dog in and out of the back seat of a tiny 3 door, so am considering a Sandero Stepway, the bi-fuel looks interesting…
@@nigglenoo I got a 2021 sandero stepway bi fuel. Apart from a rattling turbo wastegate, which dacia is currently trying to find a solution for, it's been such a nice car. Definitely worth it. Got mine in manual (auto doesn't allow lpg) but with all options, android auto wireless, keyless, camera, full parking sensors etc. Still was cheaper than anything else in terms of options and size
I got my 2015 Dacia Sandero 3 years ago in September, had no problems with it so far, 45,0000 miles on the clock too. Very cheap to run, £50 fills the tank and the tax is quite cheap.
just bought essential 70 plate.....4000 miles done by previous owner....seems ok....the prices have risen on used and new recently...shame i didant buy a new one 6 months ago when they were 8k...now that was a real bargain.....
"hmm, a car from eastern Europe..." said a VW fan and a 2006 Mini owner. Well, ROTFL and "BHAHAHHAHA" in Eastern European, no less !! FYI, in eastern Europe, the Mini only lasts till the next service. Nevertheless, good choice of car.
Correct pronunciation from a Romanian perspective rhymes with catcher. Romanian roads are a lot worse than UK roads, trust me I've been there, thats why it thrives on UK roads.. I've owned the base model from new in 2015, VERY thin on toys but can't complain.
Drums since 2004 versions, till today's versions.. But the car stops good. Couldnt tell the difference between a megane and a logan in terms o stopping distance. Probabil because the dacia is lighter.
@@dan_6915 thanks! 🙏🏻 actually... I live in Iran & here, we call logan (Renault L90) & there are 4 disc brakes on them (as well as step-way & duster) but sanderos on the other hand, have drum brakes! but if it stops well... not a big deal, I guess! 🤷🏻♂️
@@sz7568 I was curious, and ive taken a look on Renault Iran website. There are no disc brakes on Duster, Logan or Sandero. Never was. Renault doesnt install rear axle with disc on its cheaper models like Clio or Captur. www.team-bhp.com/carpics/2017-renault-captur/m/exterior/2017-renault-captur-22.jpg This is better in terms of customer money. In my Megane, rear axle discs have wheel bearings attached inside. More expensive to replace than a normal disc. ruclips.net/video/IlqDrorhB0A/видео.html
My spouse has a 0,9 tce laureate 5 years old and all it’s had is a broken rear spring they are bloody good cars greetings from Scotland 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I'm a vehicle inspector and they along with duster are very reliable car
What about the 1.2 turbo on the duster ? I heard it has a lot of problems. Can you confirm ?
@@jeanvaljean3045 the 1.2 petrol seems to be fairly reliable the engine is from the older clio which wasn't a bad engine as for everything else is the same as the diesel there simplicity is wat makes them good very little to go wrong
The 1.2tce is prone to oil consumption and as an effect to catastrophic engine damage. Worst engine in their line up
Just got my Dacia Sandero Stepway and I love it. Your video just confirms my good choice.
I went from a BMW M240 to a Dacia Duster, I absolutely love it.
Good choice if you dont wanna lose money on cars
The fuel tank is 50 litres. I bought a Sandero new in March 2013. Love it.
50 litres officially! Unofficially, I fueled 60 litres for a full petrol tank - 10 litres are reserve for unexpected situations (all the car producers declare less than the real fuel tank capacity, to not remain without fuel and to affect their commercial image). ;)
I just bought a 2015 with 55,000 miles. These things are a steal and easy to maintain. Mechanics love them.
Looking to buy a first car how reliable is a used one if I was to buy one
The world needs more folk like you, we can all like cars and enjoy them, but an enjoyable car is not one that goes fast or has a posh badge, it is one that surprises you with its talents, especially if the price is right. Well done, great, personal video. Inspirational for those who believe that unreliable posh cars are the only cars to have... Your videos are MUCH better than Mat from CarWow, you talk about the car, not yourself all the way through.
I just need a reliable workhorse and a comfy ride. I hate firm suspension.
Thanks for the review, I'm thinking of getting a newish Sandero or Duster at the end of the year...
Excellent video. Explanation and content perfect sense. So much so that I have bought a Dacia also for exactly the same reasons. It now does the run to work on poor roads in bad conditions. The other cars I own now stay garaged and don't get destroyed on awful uk roads.
Good news!!! I just bought an used dacia sandero too!!
Last summer a friend bought one. After 13.000 Kms everything is going nice using gasoline and PLG.
Very nice review, glad it worked out well for you. Road noise is something we had to get used to as we always had more luxury larger vehicles with the kids, after they were gone we downsized, and went to less expensive and that was the only downside we found as well by doing it. It is true, one gets used to it quickly.
It is not a Renault car built in Romania. Like all Dacia cars, it is a car conceived and designed in Romania by the Dacia research and development department. It is the largest department after the one in France. By the way, this department works cars of the same class for Nisan and Lada. The cars are assembled in Romania, Russia, Morocco and more recently in China and are sold under the name Renault in South America and Russia and Dacia in Europe. The concept of cheap and good cars was a requirement imposed by Dacia when it joined the Renault group.
Maybe that’s why Renaults have such a good reputation in South America only.
Petrolhead with a Dacia Sandero XD never thought I'd hear that one. Great vid btw, keep it up :)
I actually recently bought one as well. My track car is a 99 Miata but driving it to work proved to be a really bad idea especially in the snow. So when my daily VW Golf died I bought a 5 year old Dacia for a price of a 15year old Golf... Its just a normal car, nothing to write home about, but it just works. And it works for cheap which means more money for trackdays, right? :D
Nice review :) I'm looking at getting one of the new models. Most people who own them recommend them.
i orderd a 71 reg last sunday, should have it september! cant wait!
Good choice! Thank you for the useful and sincere information!
This brand resisted because good reability and low cost of repairs on poor quality roads in Central Europe ,North Africa ,Middle Est, then in other countries.
Build quality rised in time .
Roads in Romania are now comparable like in UK in proportion of 85% .
But of course in same areas are better in Romania then in UK and vice versa.
I had some doubts myself about this brand but the pros far more then cons.
Good choice for the hard needs.
I will search myself for a sh Dacia MCV,van etc.
I hope you will enjoy this car with no bad events.
Good video...just got a new Sandero Stepway...rugged easy to drive comes with 1lt turbo engine..loads of room inside..based on new Renault Clio platform 3 years warranty..my £13500..would have bought me a SUV...from any other manufacturers with 30,000 miles plus and 3 years older at least...maybe out of warranty even..so I reckon good value for the money...also Carwow car of the year.
Any problems so far? Did you get the bi-fuel?
@@nataliam9764 Got a regular petrol wanted a spare tyre.Only problem a sticking passenger front electric window fixed quickly under warranty.The cars running like a dream very happy would definitely buy another impressed…
I’ve always hated those cars. 😂😂 My mate at work bought 1 and he loves it to.
Cheap motoring
If you dont care about cars
we have the same car and the mpg should be around 80 mpg on a good run if you change the oil and filters at 5 thousand miles . after market fuel filters can be a pain and leak at the connector where the fuel line joins the filter but it is easily solved using a couple of zip ties to hold the connection tight . check the mot history online to see if it has completed its recall some models were recalled even if they did not have the airc con issue or air con fitted it can only be cleared by a main dealers. forget the eco mode for long runs , it is meant for use in stop start traffic in town only . eco mode closes down the air intake to the turbo by 50%.
Well done I wish it was mine
Great car I do own one, the problem now is that with the new model, prices have risen and Dacia do not discount prices (yet) and other manufacturers do , so instead of a new Dacia I have bought a new Seat Leon for not much more that a top of the range Stepway.
Just ordered top of the range stepway prestige. Got £400 discount. They are fetching more money used than RRP ATM.
a sandero stepway would have been better to drive in your particular conditions, but the regular sandero isn't bad either
Yes I live in rural Scotland and my Mini Cooper (R56) is a blast but the firm ride gets a bit harsh and wearying on anything more than a 10 mile blast on the local country roads, and it’s a faff getting the dog in and out of the back seat of a tiny 3 door, so am considering a Sandero Stepway, the bi-fuel looks interesting…
@@nigglenoo I got a 2021 sandero stepway bi fuel. Apart from a rattling turbo wastegate, which dacia is currently trying to find a solution for, it's been such a nice car. Definitely worth it.
Got mine in manual (auto doesn't allow lpg) but with all options, android auto wireless, keyless, camera, full parking sensors etc. Still was cheaper than anything else in terms of options and size
Now the new sandero is ....much better, i do have the new essential for two days...ihad the Mitsubishi space star, but this is competely different!
I got my 2015 Dacia Sandero 3 years ago in September, had no problems with it so far, 45,0000 miles on the clock too. Very cheap to run, £50 fills the tank and the tax is quite cheap.
In italy, found a 2015 Dacia Sandero Bi-Fuel with only 74,000 km in it for €6500 looks practically brand new. I think its a great bargain
Just bought a 69 plate Sandero. Good cheap motoring.
I bet these cars are really fun to drive. Very similar to when my dad bought the original Nissan micra.
just bought essential 70 plate.....4000 miles done by previous owner....seems ok....the prices have risen on used and new recently...shame i didant buy a new one 6 months ago when they were 8k...now that was a real bargain.....
That engine is used in the A class mercs - tell your friends & family that for a fun fact!
According to Romanian friends of mine it's pronounced Dachia.🙃
I have a 2016 dacia sandero stepway dci absolutely brilliant car. Great mpg.
Before telling rumors, it is good to take a trip to the country where the car comes from. You may have surprises.
Dacia are apparently the second most reliable car in the UK,only Lexus beats them,and not by much.
"hmm, a car from eastern Europe..." said a VW fan and a 2006 Mini owner.
Well, ROTFL and "BHAHAHHAHA" in Eastern European, no less !!
FYI, in eastern Europe, the Mini only lasts till the next service.
Nevertheless, good choice of car.
Brilliant car very reliable i have the diesel same engine as Renault captur excellent mpg 😊
Correct pronunciation from a Romanian perspective rhymes with catcher. Romanian roads are a lot worse than UK roads, trust me I've been there, thats why it thrives on UK roads.. I've owned the base model from new in 2015, VERY thin on toys but can't complain.
not true bucharest vs shiffield bucharest win for sure, where you live in Romania and where you bean in uk ?
The car has heated mirrors, they are connected to the heated back screen button. And Romanian roads are not better then UK's ones.
I'm between a "Dacia Sandero 2013 1.2 Laureate LPG" and a "Hyundai i 20 2013 1.2 Classic LPG". Any advice which is better to buy?
Nice video mate!
Dasia? You need to pronunce it correctly. Dachia! A very good car.
Both cars serve different markets, but I don't understand what market serve VW UP or Mini.
Nice 👍
As other mentioned already i guarantee you your tank is 50l.
Tank takes 50 litres of fuel
a question... are rear brakes from those drum ones?
Drums since 2004 versions, till today's versions..
But the car stops good.
Couldnt tell the difference between a megane and a logan in terms o stopping distance.
Probabil because the dacia is lighter.
@@dan_6915 thanks! 🙏🏻
actually... I live in Iran & here, we call logan (Renault L90) & there are 4 disc brakes on them (as well as step-way & duster) but sanderos on the other hand, have drum brakes!
but if it stops well... not a big deal, I guess! 🤷🏻♂️
@@sz7568
In 15 years, i havent seen a dacia with disc brakes on the rear axle (factory installed)
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@@dan_6915 really!? 🤔 I mean... I was kina sure! but I think I should check it again. anyway... thanks for information 😉🙏🏻
@@sz7568
I was curious, and ive taken a look on Renault Iran website.
There are no disc brakes on Duster, Logan or Sandero.
Never was.
Renault doesnt install rear axle with disc on its cheaper models like Clio or Captur.
www.team-bhp.com/carpics/2017-renault-captur/m/exterior/2017-renault-captur-22.jpg
This is better in terms of customer money.
In my Megane, rear axle discs have wheel bearings attached inside. More expensive to replace than a normal disc.
ruclips.net/video/IlqDrorhB0A/видео.html
Why pixel out the number plates ? .... Nobody would want to clone it or steal it anyway !!
Privacy issue
A washing machine on wheels,no problem
Lot of frustrations inside you.
@@georgenicolas2297 I don't understand your comment , the car does me I am no snob,it gets me there and back job done.
Car of stupides
When you're first car was a 1954 Morris minor this car is utter luxury for a very affordable price
Then buy it.
You are driven a camel ,right?
A barakat car for people who are humble and seek value and reliability, a muslims car inshallah....and those who can afford it.....