Break fluid leaked slowly over 1 month.
The only impression that is instilled in this car from older French cars is its charm and beautiful curves. None of the floppy suspension or subdued performance. A comfortable cruiser, composed in the city, in the country and on the wide open motorway. My Laguna is the envy of my friends, and its hard earned at the age of only 18. It was though, one of the few large cars I found it even possible to be insured on. Fuel too, is easy on the old wallet thanks to the cheap, though by no means nasty 1.6. The performance puts 1.8's to shame and satisfies even my fathers hard line 2 liter plus syndrome, even he sees this as no small time performer. Renault made a massive improvement on the pre-98 cars 8v engines when they introduced the 16v engines. The new 1.6 with it's 110bhp is statistically significantly faster than the previous 95bhp 1.8. Possibly with my little experience in motoring I'm easily pleased, but my Laguna is my pride and joy and isn't leaving my driveway for a long time to come.
300 pounds for a starter motor, not good.
Cam belt snaped at 78000 miles, 1000 pounds to fix.
Two back wheel bearings at 100,000 miles, nightmare motoring.
I have had a Laguna for a few years now. Yes, agreed things can go wrong, as can with any vehicle. My starter motor went and I purchased one from a scrap yard from a 1999 vehicle for £40 and it was fitted for £20. You have to shop around when repairing or replacing parts for Renault and if you buy one, ensure it has a full service history or you could be in for trouble. Avoid high mileage vehicles unless you know someone in the trade who can help with repairs etc.
My Laguna 1.6 Alize 1999 (T) also leaks brake fluid from the rear drum brake wheel cylinder, common.
I agree that it's a great car and despite a few faults (which other makes get as well as Renaults) it's a bargain car with good performance and great looks - I like its looks better than my Mondeo V6 I had before, It's a graceful, streamlined car, unlike Renault's latest offerings (ie the UGLY Megane - shakin an ass! and the even uglier Avantime and Vel Satis).
Insurance is a lot cheaper as well. (Group 11)
Don't under estimate the punchy 1.6 16v engines - they are better than you might expect - even in a car this size.
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