1998 Renault Laguna RT review from UK and Ireland
"Runs on the whiff of an oily rag!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearbox meltdown.
Alternator belt needed replacing.
Diesel fuel housing.
Remote central locking doesn't work.
General comments?
Fabulous motor that returns the most amazing mpg!!! I cannot believe how economical the car is. 55 mpg for a big car is truly extraordinary.
Top marks for comfort and massive space too.
When gearbox died, it still soldiered on, as usual, never letting me down.
Expensive to replace gearbox, but what made us agree to do a repair worth more than the car, was the fuel economy!
140,000 miles, and all the electrics work fine, apart from remote central locking, which can be operated via button inside car.
No rust whatsoever, and kept clean and waxed, the car looks rather elegant as well!
Factory fitted CD sound system is great.
All the things that have gone wrong have been through a heavy life, previous to us owning it.
The car was a relative bargain, and the engine is kept sweet with regular oil and filter changes.
Run a good Laguna on Ultimate diesel and it purrs and purrs.
Choose a good Mark 1 Diesel turbo Laguna and you're likely to be very happy.
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| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.9 Dti Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 190 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd February, 2007 |