Re: Renault Duster : Official Review Quote:
Originally Posted by vskesavan Many of us speaking about over pricing of Duster. Given the Indian auto market scenario, almost all the cars are over priced. I am sure, Ecosport will also going to be over priced. There is no doubt about it. | Quote:
Originally Posted by SandyX Duster can be still considered an VFM, as it's ride quality for a 200+mm ground clearance vehicle cant' be compared with anything else in the market at that price range. That's were the Duster scores big time.
Even with a much higher CG, it drives like a car. To get that mechanically civilized package unlike its competition, u got to pay the asking price which unfortunately crosses that mind barrier which we had built up from a long time.
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Originally Posted by vskesavan You may be right. ![I agree](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/I agree.gif) . But, my point is, when the faults of Duster are posted, I need to convince myself by comparing the other cars which are having same or more disadvantages, which I read from this forum and also in Web. It is natural. ![LOL](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/LOL.png) | Quote:
Originally Posted by swiftnfurious That's a wrong way to get into an ownership. The faults mentioned actually helps you set your expectations right about the product. If you are prepared, you will NOT be frustrated when you experience those niggles/faults as you are already aware of it.
And I suggest, rather than finding out what is NOT good about other products, think about those good things in Duster........
I dislike the product, but that stems more out of the fact how the company has chosen to behave & treat Indian customers. ........I suggest you take more TDs and get a much better feel of the actual product.
Last but not the least, Congrats on your choice & wish you miles of happy & safe motoring. ![Clapping](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Clapping.gif) |
Phew.....what lot of dust the Duster is raising. SandyX is right. It is VFM. You don't get a better ride in any car on any road. I've driven it on four lanes and in places where there are no roads. You just can't beat its road manners. vkesavan, I think swiftnfurious has a point. If you were planning to buy a new car, it would better to look at the positives. Every car has its faults both individually and as a model. If I were to complain, I could have trashed Renault and the Duster. You are aware of the major problem I had with the water leaks. It's rectified and the matter is closed. Renault has to improve their customer handling but I feel half the problem is in their dealerships & service centers. I'm sure they will improve.
I love my Duster. I had been waiting for something like this because the other cars I own will not take me to places a Duster will take me to. Of course, could have got a 20-30 Lakh SUV with 4WD option but I'd be reluctant to take such an expensive car to Anamudi Shola or some such place. Duster fits my budget and does not clean out my wallet. Tell me which other SUV can match that.
I have maintained all through that the Duster is 'incomparable'. It simply is a stand alone product with nothing for comparison, at least till the Ecosport comes. I still think the Ecosport too should not be compared to the Duster. The boot is HUGE in the Duster but I'm not sure if the boot in the Ecosport even half the size of the Duster's. The pic in the Ford website says "Great trunk space to carry your world along" but fails to mention the capacity. The rear seat seems folded forward to make the boot 'large'
The Ford Brazil website says 362 liters expandable to 705 with seats folded down. Compare this to the Duster's 475 liters & 1064 liters with seats down!
I have this habit of noting down my requirements for buying a car (besides space in the garage). Then I try to find a vehicle to fit into that criteria. If you keep looking at faults, you'll be disappointed because no car comes without faults, unless they are priced some 40 lakhs or more!
I assure you, if you have decided on the Duster for certain merits, you'll not regret your decision. There are few thousand Duster owners who will vouch for that.
Happy driving....or Happy Dusting
Last edited by woodcrawler : 20th January 2013 at 19:20.
Reason: To add link to Ford Brazil website & boot capacity of Ecosport
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