Faults:

Since I've owned this superb car, I have replaced the middle/rear sections of the exhaust and had the front brake discs and pads replaced. Otherwise the car has been a joy to own and run.

General Comments:

As I bought the car from a trade garage and not a main dealer, there was always the thought 'hope I've not bought a lemon'. But this car has certainly put any doubts I had right out of my mind. The Laguna is probably the most comfortable car I have ever driven and the build quality has impressed me no end. Everything is so quiet, there are no annoying rattles and standing at the traffic lights the engine is barely audible.

Had I have been able to afford the extra insurance premium, I would have opted for the 2.0RTi model as the 1.8 is slightly underpowered as it is only single point injection. But having said that, the superb handling, comfort and wonderful driving enviroment more than make up for lack of raw power and make for a truly outstanding car, which I would recommend to anyone in the market for a large family hatch.

I just hope after all this praise, the car starts first time in the morning.

Faults:

Service including brake disc's & drums which we knew.

Wiper blades.

General Comments:

Absolutely blinding car, a joy to drive, and a joy to own.

Faults:

Paint scratches are easily acquired.

General Comments:

Very spacious, comfortable, chic but has expensive parts, servicing and high depreciation. I believe Renault should look better the marketing part of the game.

Faults:

Fuel filter assembly corroded at 36,000 miles.

Rear brake wheel cylinder failed at 36,000 miles.

Heater matrix failed at 66,000 miles filling the car with antifreeze.

Rear wheel bearing failed at 67,000 miles.

Uneven rear tyre wear.

General Comments:

2.0 litre engine (8 valve) is sluggish.

Gear shift quality poor.

Ventilation poor but heating good.

Cost of servicing and spares very high.

Fragile paint finish damages easily.

Seats are very comfortable.

Large boot area.

Excellent brakes.

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

Extremely refined and well equipped car, offering great motorway comfort with above average handling in the country.

Only handicapped by old design engine which gave average performance for its size, and poor fuel economy if pushed.

Only slight gripe was slightly noisy suspension over poor surfaces at low speed.

Faults:

At 25000km, worn lobes on the camshaft meant a replacement under warranty.

At 34000km the auto trans failed - another warranty repair.

At 46000 km a relay in the engine cooling fan gave up.

At 48900km the fan unit in the aircon has given up - a cost of $NZ5000 to repair.

The agents are no longer interested. Court action is proceeding

General Comments:

A gorgeous car to drive, but utterly unreliable. So far repairs have cost in the vicinity of $NZ12000.

The manufacturers should be ashamed of themselves for producing such rubbish.

No way would I recommend a Renault to anyone.

The French invented the word honour. A shame they do not follow their own precepts.