It is a great all rounder
Nothing.
It's a limo a sports car a load lugger spacious comfortable and very economical. The seats are a little on the soft side, but the overall ride comfort is great.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd February, 2005
Puts more executive, expensive, larger engined cars to shame
Break fluid leaked slowly over 1 month.
The only impression that is instilled in this car from older French cars is its charm and beautiful curves. None of the floppy suspension or subdued performance. A comfortable cruiser, composed in the city, in the country and on the wide open motorway. My Laguna is the envy of my friends, and its hard earned at the age of only 18. It was though, one of the few large cars I found it even possible to be insured on. Fuel too, is easy on the old wallet thanks to the cheap, though by no means nasty 1.6. The performance puts 1.8's to shame and satisfies even my fathers hard line 2 liter plus syndrome, even he sees this as no small time performer. Renault made a massive improvement on the pre-98 cars 8v engines when they introduced the 16v engines. The new 1.6 with it's 110bhp is statistically significantly faster than the previous 95bhp 1.8. Possibly with my little experience in motoring I'm easily pleased, but my Laguna is my pride and joy and isn't leaving my driveway for a long time to come.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 8th August, 2004
My Laguna 1.6 Alize 1999 (T) also leaks brake fluid from the rear drum brake wheel cylinder, common.
I agree that it's a great car and despite a few faults (which other makes get as well as Renaults) it's a bargain car with good performance and great looks - I like its looks better than my Mondeo V6 I had before, It's a graceful, streamlined car, unlike Renault's latest offerings (ie the UGLY Megane - shakin an ass! and the even uglier Avantime and Vel Satis).
Insurance is a lot cheaper as well. (Group 11)
Don't under estimate the punchy 1.6 16v engines - they are better than you might expect - even in a car this size.
Considering the size, very nippy!!!
Faulty coolant fan, comes on intermittently every 15 or so seconds as soon as car is started.
This car is very comfortable in the front and there's plenty of space for driver and front passenger.
Changing down gears is a tenuous task, especially 2nd to 1st, which the car complains about, even when practically stationary. Rear visibility could be better and takes a bit of time to get used to.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th August, 2004
A well appointed, comfortable sporty looking family car
Needed a coil which was replaced by garage free of charge when purchasing.
Nothing else wrong.
Seats are comfortable even on long distance runs.
Good level of specification inside and out.
Performance is OK, handles well on corners.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 10th June, 2004
Really comfortable car, I've got another make now, and I'm looking to change it... :(
Had the car for 1 year, changed 2 wheel bearings, sparks (no need but I wanted) and tyres. I've done about 25000 miles, and I love this car... unfortunately I hit a curve, and the subframe front bent...
Now I'm looking for a subframe.. so if any news please e-mail me nistorgabriel2003@yahoo.com
29th Dec 2006, 08:25
I have had a Laguna for a few years now. Yes, agreed things can go wrong, as can with any vehicle. My starter motor went and I purchased one from a scrap yard from a 1999 vehicle for £40 and it was fitted for £20. You have to shop around when repairing or replacing parts for Renault and if you buy one, ensure it has a full service history or you could be in for trouble. Avoid high mileage vehicles unless you know someone in the trade who can help with repairs etc.