1985 Dacia 1100 review from Hungary
"A good honest car for daily motoring - but no frills"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Original alternator failed twice. At 20,000 Km's and 80,000 Kms - I then fitted a Renault reconditioned alternator and has worked fine for 120,000 Km's.
Battery replaced three times - but not bad for the mileage (200,000Km's)
Front brake disc's replaced twice.
General comments?
The Dacia is a good, honest, no frill's car. If you don't mind the solid ride, uncomfortable seats or loud cabin (lack of noise dampening on the engine bulkhead and bonnet) - it's real fun.
I have found this car to be very reliable. I change the engine oil and filter every 6,000 Km's.
This car has traveled from Hungary to England and back again without any faults. That was with three adults and luggage.
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 | A car for a lifetime |
| A car you can rely on |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1985 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.1 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Skoda 1000 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2003 |