1995 Renault Laguna RXE review from UK and Ireland
"A costly car to own, but nice to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Spare wheel compartment filling with water. The cause was found after removing the rear bumper - it was an air vent under the rear wing.
Heating matrix blocked. New matrix fitted.
The above were fixed by the dealer for no charge as I had just purchased the car, even though it took them 5 weeks to cure the faults.
Total gear box failure with little or no warning! Cost to replace gear box in the region of £1500 including labor.
Have been advised by a gear box specialist that this is common problem with the Laguna as to the way the gear box is designed.
General comments?
The car is nice to drive and responds well.
Routine serving expensive, cam belt change was £350!
God help your bank balance when it goes wrong.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2d Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 51000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 62000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 405 |
| Date of Entry | 21st February, 2003 |