Renault Laguna Hatchback 1.9 dCi Expression (100bhp) 5d (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought it cheap used - sold even cheaper
Costs
Depreciation horrendous, fuel consumption 53-55mpg, got to look around for servicing as costs vary.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable and quiet, back end a bit skittish especially on bumpy bends
Performance
Sluggish and noisy until it went in for some work (see reliability), then not bad, but boy did it smoke when pushed!
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Living with it
Reliability
Rattles from dash. Tyre monitors telling lies. Door mirror coming loose, external trim around windscreen buckled. Headlight bulbs blowing. Sudden loss of power once when pulling out of junction - EGR - Turbo failure looming? Wheel wrench broke.
Image
Thought it was a good car car to buy, liked looked and performance when working, not now, what a lemon.
Comfort
Very good apart from rear end bounce
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Security and Service
Security
Not tested, but in theory all was there.
Service
Dealers vary, even best didn't keep me informed when in for repair.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Mass flow sensor replaced, Poor running, noisy, smokey, severe loss of power!
Other
Tyre pressure lies, rattles from dash, noisy wiper motor/ gearbox, poor rear end handling.
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