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Fluence versus Dacia Duster

  • 25-03-2015 10:17pm
    #1
    ncit9933
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭


    Hi

    Trying to decide between a 2014 Fluence and brand new Duster at around 19k. edging towards the fluence...Any recommendations?

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Fluence.


  • #3
    For Forks Sake
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,751 ✭✭✭✭For Forks Sake


    Not meaning to be smart, but that's a rock and a hard place. There are many better ways of spending 19k


  • #4
    ncit9933
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭ncit9933


    5 year warranty on the Fluence, they can't be that bad.
    You wouldn't get many other 1 year old saloons near that price?


  • #5
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,360 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    Depends what you value more, the car or the warranty.


  • #6
    Renegade Mechanic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,934 ✭✭✭Renegade Mechanic


    Quite difficult to compare the two, tbh. They're both Renaults with identical engines but one is a car and the other is a jeep (yes yes I know, it's not a Nissan patrol but I'm afraid they simply out class any crossover off road. They just do.)

    The Fluence 1.5dCi
    2013-Renault-Fluence-facelift-official-1.jpg
    More efficient, More refined on the road. Quieter inside at high speeds, good quality feel interior. Better toys, better ventilation (dual zone climate control in higher spec)
    Surprisingly though, it feels less powerful than the Duster. Might be the gearing.
    Did 60mpg on the motorway @120(+)

    Duster 1.5dCi
    Untitled-1%20(231).png
    As mentioned feels more powerful. Same radio connectivity as the fluence, You won't be bursting any tyres on our roads. Its naturally got a higher centre of gravity though the 4wd model sports independent rear suspension and manages it well. Interior is more spartan. Basic Air con is standard iirc. Would be cheaper to maintain too.
    Did 55 mpg at a big motorway spin @ 120(+)

    Personall, I'd get the Duster but that's just me :o


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