Faults:

Problems with double doors at the rear of the vehicle not closing properly. "Fixed" by dealer with glob of grease in the latches. Still hard to open and close now and again.

Otherwise nothing, not even a blown bulb. Early days though.

General Comments:

With 75 HP, it's underpowered for the Autobahn. But I knew that when I bought it. Up to 120 km/h is OK, after which much patience and ear protection is advisable.

Handling and comfort in the city and on country roads is surprisingly good. Really soaks up the bumps. Steering is direct and precise.

High seating position, good all round visibility.

With rear seat bank folded down, the luggage room is HUGE. Transported a 2m high family refrigerator lengthways (and in its carton), and could still close the rear doors.

Large metal bash plate under the engine and transmission for protection, I guess meant for developing lands.

Interior is sparse but functional.

Faults:

Broken (cracked) camshaft after 2000 Km. This lead to engine totally failure, which needed replacement.

Steering problems (the steering mechanism was leaking) at 5800 km.

Plastics squeaking.

Electrical problems, the battery went dead. Problems with the alternator.

General Comments:

I thought it is a good deal but the car is a lemon. It is badged by Renault, and, as reliability IT IS A RENAULT. Failed at only 2000 Km! My previous Opel Astra G from 1998 had 280000 Km when I gave it away, and never let me in the middle of the road all this time.

Dacia... by Renault. A typical east European junk, made by cooperation with the junk maker Renault... a garbage. The only thing I like to this car is that it is simple. The quality inside is BAD, reminds me of Russian LADA. Instead of Dacia I would buy a Skoda Octavia or Fabia if it is for an East European car. At least Skoda is by Volkswagen not by Renault. Totally failure car.