2002 Renault Laguna Privilege from UK and Ireland - Comments

Rear right passenger door - lock replaced as it wouldn't unlock properly. Replaced under dealer (not Renault) warranty.

Air conditioner - ambient air temperature sensor replaced (20p!)

Major service at 80,000ish miles -

Cam belt changed.

Track rod ends worn - changed.

Rear suspension bushes changed.

All in all about £1,000 or so.

I broke the triangle trim off the rear seat. Replacements only available as a set for £70!!! - anyone have one spare?

17" alloys scuff easily against curbs.

Tyres expensive - but you get what you pay for. 225x45x17 - about £90 each inc fitting.

Must be changed within 1 hour or the pressure sensor has to be reset by Renault. (Never happened so far)

Bonnet release lever is hard to operate. Feels like it's going to snap off!

Average around 28.8mpg (town driving).

It costs about £50 to fill the tank.

Over all a very reliable specimen.

No problems at all with regards to driving it. Reasonably quick for the size of car. I managed 122mph on a local track before I ran out of road.

Steering can get "heavy" at times if you change direction very quickly (left - right - left). Only noticed this on the local race track! Could be a safety thing to stop you doing it.

The 225x45x17 tyres provide a very comfortable ride and it takes a lot of cornering to get you into trouble.

Some nice touches with the keyless entry, auto dimming rear view mirror, dual A/C controls, electrically folding door mirrors, 6 disk CD changer, Mercedes style sunroof controls and finally, the onboard fault sensors through the voice announcement system.

Never drive around with one brake light ever again!

Now, off to fill the washer bottle...

An extremly entertaining and accurate few words

i would agree with everything said.

Brilliant.

Thanks.

Richard Boddy LEEDS.

I have renamed my Laguna II 'THE SPONGE'

Not because of performance, that's great, but because of its ability to soak up money!!!.

Bought new this car has been lovingly serviced by main Renault dealers throughout its warranty (a company car meant no expense was spared).

However, out of warranty and in 24 months it has had,

New discs and pads x 4 @ £900.00

New Inter cooler @ £675.00

New Turbo @ £1,425.00

New Rear Bushes @ £300.00

New Air Flow Sensors @ £219.00

---------

SPONGE VALUE!!! £3,519.00.

In essence, it's a nice car, but be prepared to accept that anytime it ever needs a visit to the garage, it will come out costing. French design and prices combined with the normal levels of British service is a disasterous marriage. Time me thinks to go back to a British Motor (are there any left!!)./

Andy.

The sponge is a good name for the Renault Laguna. I have a 2002 1.9dCi Sports Tourer Privilege, which has cost me over £2000 in repairs since the warranty ended. I bought the car after it had been the local dealer’s demonstrator and thought all the problems would have been sorted out. I have had it serviced by main Renault dealers since I bought it.

However, out of warranty and in the last two years it has had.

New front discs and pads (pads not previously changed)

New clutch and clutch master cylinder

New Inter cooler (twice, the replacement failed after 15 months)

New front ball joints and steering arms

New Rear Bushes

Driver’s electric window (three times, part is £200)

Front suspension spring broke and damaged a tyre.

I have been quite lucky in that my dealer has been quite supportive and given discounts where possible and they do have a scheme for Renault/Nissan’s between 4 and 7 years old, which gives half price labour and parts discount. Funnily enough they don’t offer this on all the other makes they sell. A local tyre fitter sells those sized tyres for £62, whereas the dealer was quoting £90.

Renault Customer Services have passed my comments onto the appropriate department and offered me £1000 off another Renault, I think they must have a sense of humour to think I will ever buy another Renault.

I have a renault laguna estate privalige 2002 it has a slight

vibration when idling cannot find out why as to the other comment I have just serviced & changed all discs and pads

for £320 I changed the drivers side window mechanism for £79

if anyone has any ideas about my idling please let us laguna

drivers know please

thanks steve.

Hi. I have a Renault Laguna 1.8 16v Privilege 2002, hatchback, done 27848 miles. The air bag light and service sometimes shows. It also has a rattling sound when idling (like a diesel car). If anyone has some ideas, please HELP!!!

OSCAR IN CREWE.