How much is a 2018 Dacia Sandero StepwayDiesel worth in Ireland?

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How much does a 2018 Dacia Sandero Stepway depreciate per year?

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Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Dacia Sandero Stepway from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Dacia Sandero StepwayDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Dacia Sandero StepwayDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Market Intelligence

Dacia Sandero Stepway2018

Diesel

38 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€8k – €11k

middle 50% of listings

Listings

NI active now

Updated 9h ago · NI · Low confidence

Expected price

€9,950

retail ~€9,950 · private ~€9,003 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€6,302 – €7,653

Avg mileage

145k km

typical 136k km

Days listed

38d

avg on market · demand 49/100

Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Verified spec data

Power

89 bhp

90 PS

Torque

220 Nm

162 lb·ft

0–62 mph

11.7s

104 mph top

Engine

1.5L

1500 cc

Boot space

320L

1200L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

74.3 mpg

3.8 L/100km

Urban

74.3 mpg

Extra urban

74.3 mpg

CO₂

98 g/km

EURO 6

NOx

30 mg/km

Import levy: €150

Fuel tank

50L

Dimensions

Length

4.09m

4089 mm

Width

1.76m

Height

1.55m

Wheelbase

2.59m

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★☆

Adult 80% · Child 79%

Insurance

Group 9E

Road tax (UK)

£195

per year

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Dacia Sandero Stepway 2018

Reliability

3/5

The 2018 Dacia Sandero Stepway diesel offers basic reliability with a proven 1.5 dCi engine, but it suffers from cost-cutting plastics, electrical gremlins, and DPF issues that are common across the range. Ownership is economical on fuel but expect niggling faults and trim deterioration; parts availability and servicing costs are reasonable, making it a budget option rather than a dependable one.

Known issues

DPF clogging and regeneration problems, especially on low-mileage urban use; limp-mode faults common
EGR valve carbon buildup causing rough idle and performance loss around 80–120k km
Electrical gremlins including instrument cluster flickering, window regulator failure, and central locking dropouts
Turbocharger bearing wear leading to noise and loss of boost; failure typically 100–150k km
Injector stiction and hard starting in cold weather due to fuel system design; injector cleaning often needed
Transmission mount degradation causing vibration and clunking on acceleration

Good for

Genuine fuel economy on the motorway (45–50 mpg real-world with reasonable driving)
Spacious interior and practical boot for budget-conscious buyers
Low purchase cost and cheap spare parts availability through independent suppliers
Simple, user-serviceable engine bay with accessible filters and fluids

Years to avoid: 2016, 2017

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls1 found

Brakes2018

Brake servo hose may detach, resulting in loss of brake assistance

Remedy: Brake servo hose reattachment and clip reinforcement

llm-1774731299373

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

NI · by value score

2018 Dacia Sandero Stepway 1.5 dCi Ambiance 5dr Read Expert Review • (1 Owner Review)

£7,495→€14,485imported

+44% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

Low km

84k km · manual · Newtownabbey · 45d

Ambiance

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