1986 Dacia 1310 TLE review from Romania
"An multi environment bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The water pump was leaking.
The radiator is leaking.
The gearbox cracked and it was replaced.
The seats are a mess.
The chassis is deformed.
The suspension is wear out.
General comments?
A very sturdy car. It won't quit, even if the sole maintenance was an rebuilt engine.
Very good for off-road, it doesn't care about rocks and wood and all the debris you may find on forest roads.
It keeps 110 Km/h on highway without problems, except for some overheating; it is equipped with an electric fan so this is not a big issue.
Nice speed-up in the 3rd, can hit 90Km/h.
Underpowered, but furious with only 55 horse power.
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| A good car after all |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 300000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volvo 244 |
| Date of Entry | 28th August, 2003 |