1991 Dacia 1310 TLE review from Romania
"Very cheap, but very poor quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Almost everything.
I had to fix (read re-build!) most of the parts, from engine to paint, from electric circuits to chairs.
If you rely on the original spares, you can replace the same part twice in two months.
With some Renault 12 replacements (more expensive) you might have a chance.
General comments?
Is one of the cheapest cars in the world, but the quality is alike.
You have one year/10 000 km warranty, but you have to pay tips to the workers in the service to get it fixed "for free". And you might expect problems any time, even in the warranty period.
You cannot leave the city without a complete toolkit, and some mechanical knowledge. Otherwise you might get stuck in the middle of the road.
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| At first you hate it, then you get used to it and then you love it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3 Manual |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 70000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2000 |