2005 Renault Laguna Dynamique 1.9 dCi from UK and Ireland
Summary:
Good looking but terrible
Faults:
Lots, mostly electrical. Headlights failed (dangerous, happened at night) spanner light always on, ABS sensors, immobilizer didn't work, locked me out and had to call breakdown. The list goes on. Too much to list.
Usual mechanicals for age and miles - exhaust, suspension, brakes, etc.
Bodywork surprisingly good shape for age.
General Comments:
The Laguna of this generation was a really good looking and performing car. Spacious and comfortable also, drive carefully and get a solid 45 - 50 mpg, but the positive points end there.
The car just had no reliability. Yes I bought it older and used, but it was a cared for car with history and I continued to look after it, yet still had lots of problems.
They weren't exactly popular when new and are now a rare sight on the road. They also depreciated quicker than even a similar Mondeo or Vectra, everybody knew they were unreliable. I only bought it because I got it ridiculously cheap and it was a lower mileage looked after car. It also drove fantastic on test.
I've heard the later Laguna was much improved, but it was too little too late for Renault I think. I sold mine in 2017 - I was sick of it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 24th July, 2023
20th Jan 2023, 16:22
For the money, these made a great used buy despite the dodgy reliability. I remember seeing them for as little as £2000 when only six years old. Shocking depreciation on a car that must have been £15,000 - £25,000 new!