1972 Dacia 1300 review from Romania
"Unreliable, but it works!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Too much to list. For example the poor paint, the seats squeak, the radiator leaks, and there was a problem with the differential. Then there are small details such as the windscreen wipers which did not work, etc. etc.
The biggest problem is rust.
General comments?
The performance is not bad for its age, but it is quite unreliable.
In Romania everyone has them, so spares are easy to get. This is a good thing as the car rusts easily.
It's very good for learning to be a mechanic because it breaks down so much.
The car provides cheap transport when it works. Inside the interior is quite tasteful, nice and comfortable though when I got it it had no seatbelts.
Outside the car looks in perfect condition, but actually underneath it is really rusty. So much that I do not like to use it in case it splits in 2!!!
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| 1973 - 1300 1.3 Litre Inline-4 petrol A great beater car that you can really rely on |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 1977 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 23000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 245000 miles |
| Previous car | Dacia 1300 |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2002 |