[eye30]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/article-2525852/Dacia-sees-car-sales-surge-21-Europe-2013.html


The manufacturer – owned by Renault – sold 260,000 motors this year in the EU compared to 215,000 in 2012, data from the European

[Shambles]

Two guys at work have the "Duster".

Awful vehicles by any stretch of the imagination, but very very affordable.

[Keith]

Dacia Duster compact SUV review | CarBuyer

Showing that people in the market for a budget brand are happy putting up with the lack of gizmos and gadgets as long as the price reflects that.

Going upmarket, or attempting to, would be a huge mistake especially if the price increased and Service standards didn't improve.

Take note Hy. Identifying a niche and fulfilling it is an essential business proposition that needs to stay in sharp focus.

[eye30]

Take note Hy. Identifying a niche and fulfilling it is an essential business proposition that needs to stay in sharp focus.

They did that 35 odd years ago with the Pony.

Now look at them closing all the smaller franchise in search of the big buck.

Wonder if they are getting the repeat business as my local closed and are now michibuttie and suzuki

[Keith]

Michibuttie!

 

[bumpkin]

Like all budget manufacturers though, they are worth the watching!

The Duster Black Edition tips £20k and doesn't even have electric windows or aircon, which are standard fitment on pretty much everything above about £12k these days, the motoring press were dumbfounded as to it's purpose at that price point, you could get a Mokka or Yeti with better build quality and driver aids for less! (Or even the rather nice Michibuttie ASX!)