Renault Laguna Estate 1995-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    paid over the odds because its the seven seater but as along term investment good value as is so versatile. Massive carrying capacity

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    2.0ltr engine is thirsty around town but good on long distance. Renault parts expensive £95 for boot lock assembly, £120 for n/s/r seat belt. Servicing costs can be kept down by using non franchise garages. i.e. cambelt& pulley change + fan belt = £250.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    excellent long distance tourer with plenty of power. precise power steering. good grip, good ride & very quiet. clutch action is a bit stiff when town driving

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    This is the RT Sport model with uprated suspension & the improved 16v engine. 0 to 60 in under 10 seconds. Plenty quick enough for a big estate. Very good tow car also.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Had the car three years now & has never broken down (tempting fate!). Only faults have been seized tailgate lock & sticky idle control valve. Always starts 1st time

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    OK its an estate car, but these later Lagunas are quite smart looking. Well put together & generally seem to wear well. 7 years old & still looks good. Great sporty exhaust sound too!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Seats not quite as comfy as my old Volvo but driver's seat is fully adjustable as is steering wheel. Driven to Scotland & Lake District from Portsmouth with no problem.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Thatcham 2 immobiliser is good but no dead locks!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Only used franchised dealer once. Labour changes are a joke & parts expensive.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    A sticky idle control valve.

    Other

    Wiring into tailgate rubbed through on bodywork (design fault) Tailgate lock fault. Bad design using a plastic cam pin rather then a metal one!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes