Renault Laguna Hatchback 1.9 dCi Privilege 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expect poor part exchange value.
Costs
Always have a warranty, £1,000 plus.
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On the road
Driving
Handles well, enjoyed driving it.
Performance
Plenty of power, regular fuel injection faults.
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Living with it
Reliability
Poor, regularly over the garage with electrical problems difficult to diagnose.
Image
Great looking car, same equipment and spec as more expensive cars.
Comfort
Ok, but prefer the old Laguna for comfort.
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Security and Service
Security
Good.
Service
Local dealer found difficulty in fault finding, not their fault, mostly electrical and OK when taken to garage.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fault with injection system, car had to be re-started to clear. Turbo blew up, could not shut engine off, kept going until out of oil. Waiting for a possible £4000 bill if engine knackered.
Other
Backlight on climate control panel flashing on and off. Problem usually cleared after shut down, difficult for garage to diagnose afterwards.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes