Renault Laguna

angel · 25-06-2007

Tom and I have been offered a renault laguna 2 litre, which apparently runs but needs an mot and an exhaust.

Anybody had a laguna and know of anything specific we should look for if we decide to go have a look at it?

Also, any ideas about insurance group etc?

Ta

The Negotiator · 25-06-2007

Family owned one for 3 years and I took it over for 6 months, loved it, absolutely loved it. Far better drive and comfort than my Brava with a much better interior. The 2.0 8v isn't much good though in terms of performance or economy. The specs are more than reasonable, my 1.8 8v RT had:

Aircon
Renault CD player with steering wheel controls
Electric tilt/slide sunroof
Electric mirrors

Nothing specific that Tom wouldn't notice I doubt.

Liam · 25-06-2007

Can wear front tyres due to engine position, suspension fragile and prone to frequent shock and spring replacements.

Comfy car to drive, quite decent standard stereos.

Liam

angel · 25-06-2007

So worth a looksee for a freebie then I guess.

Friend, who's a mechanic, got it for his son who didnt bother to get his license, so been standing for a year.

Will have to go and view I think.

Thanks guys

Renegade_8 · 25-06-2007

The earlier generation of Lagunas were great cars. Renault have gone back to normal for the current crop. This one is owned by relatives and has lasted forever with no probs, and is very comfortable and plenty big enough.

Renegade_8 · 25-06-2007

strange, it said uploading, anyroad up here 'tis(1.6 RT)

fenton_jd · 25-06-2007

This is such a co-incidence as I'm going to look at, and probably buy a Renault Laguna RT 2.0 litre this week

The 2.0 8v is insurance group 10.

115 bhp.

0-60 in 10.1 secs (or 10.4

)

Cant wait to be honest

angel · 25-06-2007

oooo spooky coicidence lol

got a couple of quotes for insurance for Tom and it will be about £400, so not bad at all.

How are they on fuel consumption?

Been told should be around £100 to get it through MOT, so could be a winner!

Bit of difference to a cinq, be able to put it in the boot

The Negotiator · 25-06-2007

Huge boot, as I said before, poor economy and performance from the 1.8 and 2.0 8vs.

Even so, I absolutley loved mine, the driving position, the gear change, the ride and the interior are very good in my opinion.

fenton_jd · 25-06-2007

Depends how you see poor performance as.

Reading the reviews for these cars, some say the 2.0 8v is quick, some say its not that quick.

Mind you, im going from a 1.2 litre Mk1 punto, anythings gotta be quicker

The Negotiator · 25-06-2007

Don't go expecting it to be quick, it's not! They are both very calm engines, both nice to drive but you don't get a lot more out of them when pushed compared with normal driving.

There's lots of little things that you will appreciate of the cars

I'd have had one if I could have found a dti more easily.

arseofbox · 25-06-2007

Originally Posted by The Negotiator

Don't go expecting it to be quick, it's not! They are both very calm engines, both nice to drive but you don't get a lot more out of them when pushed compared with normal driving.

There's lots of little things that you will appreciate of the cars

I'd have had one if I could have found a dti more easily.

I see. TBH 115BHp from a 2.0 8v Im not expecting much (the 8v Fiat TC is 130BHp), leisurely is ok...its a family wagon more than a Cinq is

.

As for appreciable little bits, thats something that Renault appear to be damn good at IMO....both my parents mid 90's Renaults were awesome cars for quirky stuff they had.

angel · 25-06-2007

Originally Posted by arseofbox

leisurely is ok...its a family wagon

lol, pipe and slippers next

oooo, talking of slippers, do you still have that pair I got you for hospital?

Renegade_8 · 25-06-2007

That 1.6 is fine on fuel, mid 30s for mixed use. It is not a sports car, you just relax and let it take you there but it's done Edinburgh/London lots of times without stress, so yeah, if its that generation get it.

angel · 25-06-2007

Its a 1995 (N reg) 1998cc, unknown mileage as yet.

Friend just wants it off the driveway!

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angel Mrs arseofbox Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 8 Trader Rating: 0	Renault Laguna Tom and I have been offered a renault laguna 2 litre, which apparently runs but needs an mot and an exhaust. Anybody had a laguna and know of anything specific we should look for if we decide to go have a look at it? Also, any ideas about insurance group etc? Ta __________________
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The Negotiator :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nottm Posts: 6,427 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Renault Laguna Family owned one for 3 years and I took it over for 6 months, loved it, absolutely loved it. Far better drive and comfort than my Brava with a much better interior. The 2.0 8v isn't much good though in terms of performance or economy. The specs are more than reasonable, my 1.8 8v RT had: Aircon Renault CD player with steering wheel controls Electric tilt/slide sunroof Electric mirrors Nothing specific that Tom wouldn't notice I doubt. __________________ Now drives: BMW 635d (wow!) Past: Renault Laguna Coupe GT 180. Laguna Initiale dci. 52 Megane 1.9dCi, Y-reg Fiat Brava JTD (Pale Blue) (2006), '51 Fiat Brava 80 SX (black) (2006), M-reg UNO (2003-2004)
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Liam hi friends :waves: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 16 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Renault Laguna Can wear front tyres due to engine position, suspension fragile and prone to frequent shock and spring replacements. Comfy car to drive, quite decent standard stereos. Liam __________________ Yes it's really me! 97 Cinq Sporting-RIP 09/10/06 BYE OLD FRIEND
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angel Mrs arseofbox Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 8 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Renault Laguna So worth a looksee for a freebie then I guess. Friend, who's a mechanic, got it for his son who didnt bother to get his license, so been standing for a year. Will have to go and view I think. Thanks guys __________________
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angel Mrs arseofbox Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 8 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Renault Laguna oooo spooky coicidence lol got a couple of quotes for insurance for Tom and it will be about £400, so not bad at all. How are they on fuel consumption? Been told should be around £100 to get it through MOT, so could be a winner! Bit of difference to a cinq, be able to put it in the boot __________________
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The Negotiator :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nottm Posts: 6,427 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Renault Laguna Huge boot, as I said before, poor economy and performance from the 1.8 and 2.0 8vs. Even so, I absolutley loved mine, the driving position, the gear change, the ride and the interior are very good in my opinion. __________________ Now drives: BMW 635d (wow!) Past: Renault Laguna Coupe GT 180. Laguna Initiale dci. 52 Megane 1.9dCi, Y-reg Fiat Brava JTD (Pale Blue) (2006), '51 Fiat Brava 80 SX (black) (2006), M-reg UNO (2003-2004)
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25-06-2007	#11
The Negotiator :) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nottm Posts: 6,427 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Renault Laguna Don't go expecting it to be quick, it's not! They are both very calm engines, both nice to drive but you don't get a lot more out of them when pushed compared with normal driving. There's lots of little things that you will appreciate of the cars I'd have had one if I could have found a dti more easily. __________________ Now drives: BMW 635d (wow!) Past: Renault Laguna Coupe GT 180. Laguna Initiale dci. 52 Megane 1.9dCi, Y-reg Fiat Brava JTD (Pale Blue) (2006), '51 Fiat Brava 80 SX (black) (2006), M-reg UNO (2003-2004)
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angel Mrs arseofbox Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 8 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Renault Laguna Originally Posted by arseofbox leisurely is ok...its a family wagon lol, pipe and slippers next oooo, talking of slippers, do you still have that pair I got you for hospital? __________________ Last edited by angel; 25-06-2007 at 22:18.
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angel Mrs arseofbox Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 1,840 Thanks: 8 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Renault Laguna Its a 1995 (N reg) 1998cc, unknown mileage as yet. Friend just wants it off the driveway! __________________
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