Review written on 8/1964.
The press around the Durack Berliner may look more appealing than the Republique. But is it really a better Sedan? As long as it's not as bad as the 772, Durack should be happy with their results. We luckily have a test model to figure out where this vehicle stands in the market. And if it lives up to what the advertisements are saying about it.

The day started right when I was picked to drive the Durack Berliner on the track. The Berliner is a is pretty fast for a Sedan. Its 101 hp @ 1985RPMs 4778 cc I3 engine response great and is the perfect size and power for this vehicle. It left a smile on my face when I was able to top it out at 100 mph. And then on the drag strip I was able to crank out a 22.217s 0 to 60 mph. Some may have their doubts, but the Durack Berliner is a fantastic track Sedan. On the track testing the Durack Berliner did have some slight issues. Of course it was not designed to be a track car. But as a Sedan it should have better handling than it does. In most cases in the real world this shouldn't be any problem. But it is still sub-par at best.

Once track testing was over it came time to look at the Durack Berliner's interior. We found that it was very bare bones. So much so that we could not stand to be in it for long. It seems Durack was trying to make something retro by filling the vehicle with decades old styling and gadgets. We recommend looking at other vehicles if you plan on buying a long range vehicle.

Amazingly spacey the Durack Berliner can bost 34 cu-ft interior and cargo space. This vehicle is massive compared to most. It's one of our top choices when it comes to practicality.

Durack really cut corners when making the Berliner. You can tell in our test model. Only a few days old and parts are already starting to wear. But you get what you pay for. And if you buy gaps in paneling, leaky doors, and crackling speakers, well you're going to get gaps, leaks, and crackling. And the Durack Berliner has all three in abundance.

The Durack Berliner was designed with longevity in mind. The vehicle is sturdy and easy to maintain. It will last as long as you want it.

Whether or not the Durack Berliner is an energy company conspiracy or not is up for debate. What is certain is the Berliner awful fuel mileage of 19.0 mpg will certainly drive up energy stocks!

While being safe is important, Durack did not believe it was a priority in the Berliner. The vehicle does provide enough safety features to be consider average for its class. It does not add anything more than that however.

In the end the Durack Berliner provide decent value for the money. It's not the best car in the Sedan segment, but it won't disappoint. You could do a lot worse. If this model appeals to you I see no reason to dissuade you from it.