Laguna 1.9dci fuel consumption

I have heard rumours that these cars are a nightmare...servicing wise, the cost is apparently very high.

However, I must say, I've seen some go really cheap. £2k for a 4 year old fully-serviced immaculate car isn't too bad at all. Stilos seem to go the same way.

I would really investigate on a laguna-owners forum also before purchasing one, so you can check for common faults on them firstly before buying a specific model.

I have a Laguna, it is a nightmare, Turbo twice in 8 months not to mention head gasket cam belt twice

Do not get one

In answer to your fuel consumption question - I would expect the mpg to be in the high 40's, low 50's depending on cruising speed. BUT, and its a big but.. I totally agree with the previous posters, these cars are bad news. Turbo problems, engine problems, electrical problems, trim problems, the list is endless, all with very high repair costs.

Hmm, I presume the old shape Megane 1.9 DCi shares the same engine and has the same engine/turbo problems? If so, that's wiped another car off my list.

Dave

I wouldnt bother. These cars, especially after 4-5yrs old are fraught (and i mean seriously fraught) with *expensive* problems. Same goes for all Renaults of this ilk, especally Clio's!

Tim..

Thanks to everyone for your feedback! I've also found reviews which do not give glowing reports so I think I'll steer clear.

Thanks again.

I had a spanker in 2003 2.2 initiale (top of the range no more exras available!)

Plus point Comfy

Bad points 34 Mpg !!!!!!!! the 2.2 150 was a thisrty girl New gearbox fitted after 20K, still was not right sat nav kept playing up ( pain in the arse when i needed it for the job) Tyre sensors replaced countless times Broke down umpteen times with the computer telling me fuel injection fault only for Renault to find nothing ( would come back to life after about 30 mins!! rattly trim

I hope you didn't actually buy that car outright, and it was a company car. Bit like that 15k peugeot 207 (or 307? Can't mind...) top of the range model. Okay, it's got lots of extras, but it's still a french/peugeot! Better off with a cheapo merc/beamer at that price.

No, company car, the V70 d5 was too expensive at the time so I wanted a fully specced powerful diesel, joke was a collegues Passat 130 would leave it standing!!! supposed to be a 150bhp my arse!!