1997 Renault Laguna RT review from UK and Ireland
"Owned since new, pleased with it overall"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump replaced at 30,000 miles
Rear exhaust box joint fractured at 40,000 miles.
Rear wheel cylinders leaked, replaced at 50,000 miles
Water temp sensor failed at 50,000 miles
Crankshaft oil seal leaked, damaging cam belt at 75,000 miles
Front bonnet catch replaced at 80,000 miles.
Front disks replaced at 85,000
Front wheel bearing replaced 90,000 miles.
General comments?
Generally reliable car.
Very comfortable over long distances.
Handles well.
Reasonably quiet.
Engine lacks power, worse with the air con on. Switch off the air con to overtake!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 8v petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | Vauxhall Carlton |
| Date of Entry | 9th October, 2002 |