Renault Laguna Sport Tourer (2001 - 2007) 1.9 dCi Privilege (120bhp) 5d (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I was a fool to buy it.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

That poor man being bled dry by the cost of repairs.

Would you buy this car again and why?

When hell freezes over.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something that isn't a Renault

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

June 2002

Did you get a good deal and why?

Thought I got a good deal, but my experience and the problems with the car have negated that thought by the bucketful

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Wife preferred it to the Mondeo and Octavia

What was the dealer like?

Dealer has been sympathetic and helpful with the numerous and expensive problems experienced

What's it like to drive?

It is comfortable to drive, but my back starts to ache after a couple of hours at the wheel. Road holding is good, but handling not great. Could do with traction control on wet/greasy roads.

What's it like to park?

Its a long car so can be difficult, the reverse parking sensors are useful, but they don't always work, in fact they don't work more often than they do.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Front ball joints, steering arms, clutch, clutch master cylinder, rear suspension bushes, intercooler (twice), front suspension spring, front and rear discs, driver's electric window (three times), excessive tyre wear, reverse parking sensor (lost count of the times), rear sealt belt (twice), headlamp washer, card keys so I couldn't lock the car and numerous electrical faults.

What's most practical about your car?

It has four wheels except when the tyre pressure sensor says otherwise.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The automatic dipping rear view mirror (its about the only thing that hasn't failed).