Renault Laguna Sport Tourer 1.9 dCi Dynamique 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review

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Economy
Value
Lots of gadgets, but what's the use if they don't work.
Costs
Low costs for the size of car.
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On the road
Driving
Handling not as good as new Mondeo. Driver's seat creaks like a vintage car.
Performance
Not bad for a diesel, but not up to new Passat.
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Living with it
Reliability
Rubbish! Where shall I start? Accelerator pedal jams in full on position! Smell of diesel in cabin. Interior lights faulty. Side trim loose. Alarm sensors fell out. Footwell trim fell out. Still more...
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About what you'd expect.
Comfort
OK, apart from creaky seat.
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Security and Service
Security
Good - I hope!
Service
Dealer fixed some faults, but pretended others didn't exist. Renault UK not interested.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
See above! Plus steering pulls to right, wiring loom protudes into pedal area and fuel gauge is inaccurate.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No