Renault Laguna Hatchback 2.2 RT D 5d (1996/N) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I bought my Laguna 2 hand for the price I could have bought Ford, Vauxhall, VW etc
Costs
Because there are so many repairs it has cost more than the car cost when I bought it, 48mpg is the best I ever got but it's not worth the low power 85bhp for a car that is 1350+ heavy empty.
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On the road
Driving
More comfortable than most German cars, as it's ride is very supple. I have noticed at higher speed it firms up, making it very sure footed at motorway speed and higher.
Performance
I was going to give it a 1 and it deserves it, all you do is try to keep up with everyone else, but it will cruise at 90mph and return 45mpg on the German autobahn.
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Living with it
Reliability
Mite have lasted longer if the first gear box hadn't ceased. New front disc, old ones started to vibrate, almost lost the fuel tank straps; rusted through, power steering failed and leaked oil over the road, that was a biggy.
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I am forever defending it to my colleges at work, you can park it almost anywhere and it will still be there when you come back even if you leave it unlocked, as I have several times by accident.
Comfort
I almost wrote very good! No at low speeds it is, but when you start a long journey the engine noise will drive you mad for anything more then 2+hours on the motorway and start looking through your wife's hand bag for Nurofen and ear plugs?
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Security and Service
Security
Standard Renault key remote central locking with engine immobilizer.
Service
My comments about the service? No comment, if they would only answer their phone then I could tell them what I think of them, but you will never get the chance.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Drivers seat mechanism, radio volume button, clutch, steering rack, tank supports, rear wheel bearings, power steering hose, not including the usual service items over 160k.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No