The Dacia Sandero Thread

Albert E. Arkwright

Just wonder about opinions on the Dacia Sandero

Anyone got one or ordering one ?

Irish Review Here :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EcyVF_5Ii4

Some UK reviews :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMYY_rKlPU8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIw0JDyn1hU

Albert E. Arkwright

Also coming soon the Sandero Stepway

ba_barabus

I've spotted a few around Dublin over the past week. Having been in a basic one a few months back I found the seat too small and not supportive.

I don't think its as good as the Duster

colm_mcm

Just because Dacias website is so dire, here's some info


3 engines, 2 trims (Alternative/Signature)

First one is the 1.2 as seen for a long time on the Clio. 75hp, 4 cylinders, - €280 road tax. (€9,990/€11,990)
Next petrol is the new tce90 899cc 3 cylinder turbo with 90hp - €200 tax. (€11,090/€13,090)
Only diesel option is the 1.5 dCi 90hp - €180 tax. (€12,490/€14,490)
Delivery is €600
Metallic is €500
5 year warranty is €369

So assuming you want the proper warranty and the metallic, this is what they really cost: (Alternative/Signature)
1.2 16v. (€11,459/€13,459)
tCe 900cc (€12,559/€14,559)
1.5 dCi (13,959/€15,959)

Specs:

Alternative
Daytime running lights, ESP, electric windows, Bluetooth, 4 airbags, central locking


Signature
Cruise control, rear electric windows, leather wheel, aircon, fogs, alloys

ba_barabus

It only makes sense in base spec I think

mickdw

On photos alone, its looks reasonable and doesnt immediately scream cheapness like the duster does. Ive no idea how good or bad they are though.

colm_mcm

a tce with high spec for €14500 with the warranty is still cheap.

They look alright in real life

ba_barabus

mickdw wrote: »

On photos alone, its looks reasonable and doesnt immediately scream cheapness like the duster does. Ive no idea how good or bad they are though.

It feels cheaper than the Duster when you are in it

Tyre girl

Has anyone driven a Great Wall?

ba_barabus

Tyre girl wrote: »

Has anyone driven a Great Wall?

A friend in China told me when they examined the quality of Dacia models in Europe and their pricing strategy plus warranty they rowed back on their plans to expand into Europe.

This guy works as an advisor and analyst in China and was working for Great Wall at the time. He said plans were advanced to enter the Euro market but have been all but shelved for now.

I think some pick ups have made it in limited numbers however

ION08

God I hate hearing people calling it a day-seeya

Albert E. Arkwright

colm_mcm wrote: »

So assuming you want the proper warranty and the metallic, this is what they really cost: (Alternative/Signature)
1.2 16v. (€11,459/€13,459)
tCe 900cc (€12,559/€14,559)
1.5 dCi (13,959/€15,959)

I doubt anyone thinking about a Dacia is too bothered about having the higher spec models.

Out of interest what other new cars do you get for the same on the road money or near it and how much are their on the road prices inc. 5 year warranty ?

colm_mcm

Funny you mention about the specs, there are 3 sanderos near me and they're all the higher spec.

hellyeah

my parents bought a new ford fiesta eco-boost 1.0 zetec 5 door for 14750. thats 3k below list. dealer was doing a special before end of march.
5 year warrenty. I drive a focus (2008 1.6 petrol) and have to say i was well impressed with the 3 cyclinder fiesta.

ba_barabus

colm_mcm wrote: »

Funny you mention about the specs, there are 3 sanderos near me and they're all the higher spec.

I read before that Dacia expect 60% of Sandero sales to be of the higher spec in 1.2l form

NuckingFacker

I had a good goo at one a bit back. My impressions were; not really cheap and not really cheerful. Apart from that it looked err, new...and shiny. If you like that sort of thing.. the new might not last, or the shiny..then you've got..errrm... a cheap looking car. Which is great.

MidlandsM

ION08 wrote: »

God I hate hearing people calling it a day-seeya

yep, its properly called a DAAA-CHE-AAHH

Albert E. Arkwright

I think if you want a no frills budget new car, the base model is hard to beat.

I don't see many alternatives out there in that price bracket.

Stallingrad

Unlike the Duster, these are available ex stock ASFAIK.

MidlandsM

what is the base model cash price?

R.O.R

MidlandsM wrote: »

what is the base model cash price?

I'm lead to believe there is feck all margin across the whole Dacia range, so doubt there is any meanigful discount off list price - if any.

ba_barabus

R.O.R wrote: »

I'm lead to believe there is feck all margin across the whole Dacia range, so doubt there is any meanigful discount off list price - if any.

4 to 5% margin to be exact

Albert E. Arkwright

R.O.R wrote: »

I'm lead to believe there is feck all margin across the whole Dacia range, so doubt there is any meanigful discount off list price - if any.

Maybe other brands can compete so.

What other new alternatives to Dacia could you get for 11k inc. their cash discounts ?

gallag

Dacia is like our generations lada. I suppose if someone just does not care and wants to get from point A to point B as cheaply as possible and had no interest in things like comfort, style and performance then why not?

Tea 1000

hellyeah wrote: »

my parents bought a new ford fiesta eco-boost 1.0 zetec 5 door for 14750. thats 3k below list. dealer was doing a special before end of march.
5 year warrenty. I drive a focus (2008 1.6 petrol) and have to say i was well impressed with the 3 cyclinder fiesta.

I'd consider that a better deal than a Sandero with options. Base Sandero is the one that makes the most sense.

Tea 1000

gallag wrote: »

Dacia is like our generations lada. I suppose if someone just does not care and wants to get from point A to point B as cheaply as possible and had no interest in things like comfort, style and performance then why not?

They're leagues ahead of Lada.

mike65

Albert E. Arkwright wrote: »

Also coming soon the Sandero Stepaway

fixed that for you

Albert E. Arkwright

Dike69 wrote: »

fixed that for you

You'd do anything for a few cheap thanks i'd say

colm_mcm

Nissan don't sell the pixo any more it seems. Suzuki do the alto but its way more expensive and has less equipment. Mitsubishi have the new space star but again is more expensive but more no a par with the signature spec on the dacia.
Don't know about the chev spark. Might be in that price bracket.

Albert E. Arkwright

colm_mcm wrote: »

Nissan don't sell the pixo any more it seems. Suzuki do the alto but its way more expensive and has less equipment. Mitsubishi have the new space star but again is more expensive but more no a par with the signature spec on the dacia.
Don't know about the chev spark. Might be in that price bracket.

Most of those would also be a size smaller than the sandero