1973 Dacia 1300 review from North America
"A great beater car that you can really rely on"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to replace the Master Cylinder. It was making a weird thumping noise when I put the break on.
Not much else major has gone wrong.
I replaced the transmission because the overdrive (4th gear) blew out.
General comments?
This is a great little car.
I bought it when I was still living in London. It was cheap, and I took it with me on my frequent business trips to Switzerland - it did very well on the mountains there.
However, the service here in the US is terrible.
I really enjoy it though. I would definitely get another one if I could find one that wasn't already trashed.
Recommended Reviews:
 | Runs smoothier and faster than many second hand cars I have seen |
| Unreliable, but it works! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Litre Inline-4 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 11th June, 2002 |