renault laguna 1.8 privelidge...should i?
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Had a 57 plate diesel as a company car. There now banned from our choices as it was so unreliable. Mostly electrical problems and a very leaky boot. If its very low miles check inside the oil filler for mayo. If It's had a life of short stop start journeys leave it. I guess It's down to price, condition history etc, also.
Never buy a mk2 laguna I had major electrical problems with mine, and most people in the trade won't even take them in px
I think I spent in the region of about 3 grand on repairs in a year.
I ended up swapping it for a £300 fiesta when it was 4/5 years old and had Less than 70,000 on the clock, and mine was not a one off as about 90% of post 2001 lagunas are the same.
I would list all the faults but it would take up most of the night.
Treat yourself to a mondeo or passat instead.
I think I spent in the region of about 3 grand on repairs in a year.
I ended up swapping it for a £300 fiesta when it was 4/5 years old and had Less than 70,000 on the clock, and mine was not a one off as about 90% of post 2001 lagunas are the same.
I would list all the faults but it would take up most of the night.
Treat yourself to a mondeo or passat instead.
My brother used to be a service manager at a Renault Dealership, and everyday he had a tail of woe about Mk2 Laguna's......
Even low mileage, high spec well serviced cars would only be offered a few hundred quid for if taken in PX, as not even the traders would want to buy them off the dealership.
I am not against Renaults at all, one of my cars is a Renault Sport Clio.... But anyone that reports a trouble free ownership experience on a Laguna will one day likely win the lottery, as they are very, very lucky individuals.
Even low mileage, high spec well serviced cars would only be offered a few hundred quid for if taken in PX, as not even the traders would want to buy them off the dealership.
I am not against Renaults at all, one of my cars is a Renault Sport Clio.... But anyone that reports a trouble free ownership experience on a Laguna will one day likely win the lottery, as they are very, very lucky individuals.
I had a new 2001 Laguna 1.8 Petrol. Left the job in the end so that I could get rid of the (company) car.
T'was a nightmare. I believe that when they got the round rear lights they became much better.
I'm in your boat. The car was pretty good as a cruiser and they look very good value for money. They can't all be that bad. My nagging doubt is maybe that are!
1.8 I always thought was a tad underpowered, and a tad thirsty.
T'was a nightmare. I believe that when they got the round rear lights they became much better.
I'm in your boat. The car was pretty good as a cruiser and they look very good value for money. They can't all be that bad. My nagging doubt is maybe that are!
1.8 I always thought was a tad underpowered, and a tad thirsty.
I have one the same age as yours, had it for 2 1/2 years, it's not been problem free but then it is nearly 10 years old.
Drives ok, comfy on a long journey, spares can be expensive. contrary to what almost everyone here has posted, mine has not suffered a complete electrical meltdown, just a couple of minor issues. Ours has been all over the UK and Ireland without real problems.
things to look for, electrical issues, suspension knocks, electric window issues(more likely to be a mechanical fault rather than electrical) oil leaks. they do use a bit of oil so keep an eye on that.
As has been said these are cheap, for the model your looking at, they go through the auctions for less than £500.
Would i have another, probably, it would have to be cheap, if i couldnt find a cheap one i'd be looking at a Mondeo or Vectra.
HTH
Drives ok, comfy on a long journey, spares can be expensive. contrary to what almost everyone here has posted, mine has not suffered a complete electrical meltdown, just a couple of minor issues. Ours has been all over the UK and Ireland without real problems.
things to look for, electrical issues, suspension knocks, electric window issues(more likely to be a mechanical fault rather than electrical) oil leaks. they do use a bit of oil so keep an eye on that.
As has been said these are cheap, for the model your looking at, they go through the auctions for less than £500.
Would i have another, probably, it would have to be cheap, if i couldnt find a cheap one i'd be looking at a Mondeo or Vectra.
HTH
Always been tempted by them - but too many horror stories- BUT i am surprised at the number you see in taxi- what's going on there ?- have all the issues been fixe- or is Laguna a repeat fault offender?
I think Citroen C5 is another avoid? with Pug 406 best of the mid range french cars?
I think Citroen C5 is another avoid? with Pug 406 best of the mid range french cars?
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