Is the Laguna 3 any good?
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These have popped up on my radar as they seem to dip under 3k now for a sensible mileage one.
I know the mk2 is reputedly a bit flakey and the very few available reviews I've read seem quite positive - like Renault are really trying these days.
Would prefer a version without an electric handbrake, have been bitten by diesel in the past but have DMF longevity moved on?
Assuming they are euro4 compliant, do the diesels have a dpf? Not all euro4's do?
I know the mk2 is reputedly a bit flakey and the very few available reviews I've read seem quite positive - like Renault are really trying these days.
Would prefer a version without an electric handbrake, have been bitten by diesel in the past but have DMF longevity moved on?
Assuming they are euro4 compliant, do the diesels have a dpf? Not all euro4's do?
HTP99 said:
Not sure on the DPF issue, however they are good cars; they were the first of the latest generation of Renault to be developed and built using techniques learnt from Nissan with a lot more money and processes put in place to ensure that they were a reliable and well built car.
It was a shame that no one bought them and they were dropped as they are a great car, better than them the competition in a lot of respects, however they are a bit dull and uninspiring to look at.
The electronic handbrake is fine and works really intuitively, I should imagine the majority out there have the electronic handbrake
Dynamique spec is the one to go for in 1.5 dCi or 2.0 dCi, back to the DPF worry, if they do have them they don't cause problems anyway.
Thanks for the input, reassuring to hear about the handbrake as they are becoming more common these days.It was a shame that no one bought them and they were dropped as they are a great car, better than them the competition in a lot of respects, however they are a bit dull and uninspiring to look at.
The electronic handbrake is fine and works really intuitively, I should imagine the majority out there have the electronic handbrake
Dynamique spec is the one to go for in 1.5 dCi or 2.0 dCi, back to the DPF worry, if they do have them they don't cause problems anyway.
Wonder if you need an electronic gadget to release them for pad changing?
As per DPF, cheers for the info. Having a scan round ebay at dpf filter prices for French cars such as the 407 hdi for example, you can get a new DPF for about £125 delivered which is not the end of the world and kits for topping up the Eolys fluid.
Perhaps DPFs and there issues are becoming cheaper and more mainstream things to deal with.
If they become worth £1K in a couple of years, who cares if they are a good motor - maybe the secondhand car worlds little secret.
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