Comments on: 2008 Renault Laguna Privilège dCi Hatch Review http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/ Resource for Car Reviews, News, Advice, Road Tests, Green Cars, Hybrids Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:10:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: greg smith http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-339466 greg smith Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:36:56 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-339466 just have too add my admiration of the Laguna 111, just purchased a diesel expression ex company demo, man what a fabulous motor car, I am a previous Renault owner and I'm familiar with many other brands but this vehicle has to be the most underated vehicle in the world, just been on a 3000K trip to get the feel of my new car and I'm gobsmaked, the power of this 2litre turbo diesel is phonominal, it just absolutely flys, but with the handling and braking to make it so comfortable and safe, go and buy one just have too add my admiration of the Laguna 111, just purchased a diesel expression ex company demo, man what a fabulous motor car, I am a previous Renault owner and I’m familiar with many other brands but this vehicle has to be the most underated vehicle in the world, just been on a 3000K trip to get the feel of my new car and I’m gobsmaked, the power of this 2litre turbo diesel is phonominal, it just absolutely flys, but with the handling and braking to make it so comfortable and safe, go and buy one

]]> By: Ash http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-279526 Ash Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:40:11 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-279526 Hi Folks, I am looking to buy a Diesel wagon and today looked at a Laguna 2.0 HDI here in Melbourne. I need to ask all current owners how is this car from an ongoing maintenance perspective and also how does Renaults (and Laguna in particular) will do in terms of resale value? I am comparing it against the likes of Peugeot 308, Citroen C4 Picasso and Skoda Octavia (Wagon). Your feedback would be greatly appreciated (and pls write as much detail as you can). Thanks in advance - Ash. Hi Folks, I am looking to buy a Diesel wagon and today looked at a Laguna 2.0 HDI here in Melbourne. I need to ask all current owners how is this car from an ongoing maintenance perspective and also how does Renaults (and Laguna in particular) will do in terms of resale value? I am comparing it against the likes of Peugeot 308, Citroen C4 Picasso and Skoda Octavia (Wagon). Your feedback would be greatly appreciated (and pls write as much detail as you can). Thanks in advance – Ash.

]]> By: Steve-Poyza http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-219451 Steve-Poyza Sun, 15 Aug 2010 09:10:53 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-219451 It's really great to hear the positive feedback from MK and Rick. I come back to this article every now and then just to refer back on some comments and it's always nice to see new comments from recent owners of the Laguna. It is a shame to see the Privilege model discontinued in Australia. Hopefully we haven't seen the last of them on these shores. To both of you new Laguna owners, best wishes and happy driving. Cheers. It’s really great to hear the positive feedback from MK and Rick. I come back to this article every now and then just to refer back on some comments and it’s always nice to see new comments from recent owners of the Laguna. It is a shame to see the Privilege model discontinued in Australia. Hopefully we haven’t seen the last of them on these shores. To both of you new Laguna owners, best wishes and happy driving. Cheers.

]]> By: MK http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-196240 MK Sat, 10 Apr 2010 03:27:42 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-196240 Ok, got this fully optioned with 18inch, pan sunroof and 6cd in dash bose...and now driving it! After a few long journeys (and short) I agree with Rick, the driving is immense and really enjoyable. You do not feel like you're driving at all, rather just having a nice experience on the road. Interior- Brilliant, especially for the price you are paying you are given an incredible stylish and classy finish. It is pointed out the ipod dock not being there is a bummer...well the 6 cd mp3 player is amazing and sufficient enough. I doubt anyone will listen to 600 songs along their journey. Exterior- As pointed out very bold and unique. I drove around and people would often give the 'thats interesting' look, which is good and bad but it is different and having a car that is rare is amazing. I've been driving for about 6-7 years and have not seen one of these on the road yet! In conclusion Amazing and just cant wait to drive this car again. Cheers to other drivers and recommend to prospects Ok, got this fully optioned with 18inch, pan sunroof and 6cd in dash bose…and now driving it!

After a few long journeys (and short) I agree with Rick, the driving is immense and really enjoyable. You do not feel like you’re driving at all, rather just having a nice experience on the road.

Interior- Brilliant, especially for the price you are paying you are given an incredible stylish and classy finish. It is pointed out the ipod dock not being there is a bummer…well the 6 cd mp3 player is amazing and sufficient enough. I doubt anyone will listen to 600 songs along their journey.

Exterior- As pointed out very bold and unique. I drove around and people would often give the ‘thats interesting’ look, which is good and bad but it is different and having a car that is rare is amazing. I’ve been driving for about 6-7 years and have not seen one of these on the road yet!

In conclusion

Amazing and just cant wait to drive this car again.

Cheers to other drivers and recommend to prospects

]]> By: Rick http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-193416 Rick Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:46:15 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-193416 I bought a near-new one today. My wife and I went for a test drive and it was reminiscent of our first test drive in a Renault - a 12 a long time ago (we owned two 12s over the years). The Laguna is different to most other cars; but in a good way (I am not Tasmanian) We could not go past it. My wife used the term "loverly" more than once during our drive referring to the interior, the way it drives and the exterior. It has bolder looks in the flesh than in photos. Its looks buffed and solid. I think it will get driven more than the Honda Euro that also sits in the garage. It should save us on fuel cost but then, maybe not, because it could be a long time before the novelty of driving it wears off - any excuse for a drive for a while I expect. The published acceleration figures for the diesel seem high. It has effortless acceleration. I am looking forward to discovering all the little things on offer. I appreciate the comments from other owners on the little features they have discovered. Rick I bought a near-new one today. My wife and I went for a test drive and it was reminiscent of our first test drive in a Renault – a 12 a long time ago (we owned two 12s over the years). The Laguna is different to most other cars; but in a good way (I am not Tasmanian) We could not go past it.

My wife used the term “loverly” more than once during our drive referring to the interior, the way it drives and the exterior. It has bolder looks in the flesh than in photos. Its looks buffed and solid.

I think it will get driven more than the Honda Euro that also sits in the garage. It should save us on fuel cost but then, maybe not, because it could be a long time before the novelty of driving it wears off – any excuse for a drive for a while I expect.

The published acceleration figures for the diesel seem high. It has effortless acceleration.

I am looking forward to discovering all the little things on offer. I appreciate the comments from other owners on the little features they have discovered.

Rick

]]> By: MK http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-192082 MK Tue, 23 Mar 2010 03:18:50 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-192082 I'm getting one of these today, really excited, will let you guys know what It feels like after a week or so of driving it! Cheers I’m getting one of these today, really excited, will let you guys know what It feels like after a week or so of driving it!

Cheers

]]> By: hungry peas http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-135065 hungry peas Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:27:43 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-135065 Mike, the new Laguna's transmission is fantastic. The smoothest transmission i have ever driven... almost as seamless as a CVT. The suspension is excellent, however it is also a lot firmer than the previous generation. Having owned the previous generation (and the associated coil problems (we replaced 6 coils in 12 months between 30 and 40 thousand Kms), compared to the older one we had, the new one (which i have driven extensivly over a period of months) the new lagunas suspension is so much more compliant, and no where near as overly soft as the old one. As for the ipod connection, it is an option, as is bluetooth, but i know there have been some issues with fitting these systems. The new laguna deserves to do so much better than it is, its truly a fantastic car. And if you compare it to other cars again, it is still the cheaper model. The only downside is, that it doesnt have the proximity sensor that the previous diesel model has. But thats ok. Fantastic car. Mike, the new Laguna’s transmission is fantastic. The smoothest transmission i have ever driven… almost as seamless as a CVT.

The suspension is excellent, however it is also a lot firmer than the previous generation.

Having owned the previous generation (and the associated coil problems (we replaced 6 coils in 12 months between 30 and 40 thousand Kms), compared to the older one we had, the new one (which i have driven extensivly over a period of months) the new lagunas suspension is so much more compliant, and no where near as overly soft as the old one.

As for the ipod connection, it is an option, as is bluetooth, but i know there have been some issues with fitting these systems.

The new laguna deserves to do so much better than it is, its truly a fantastic car. And if you compare it to other cars again, it is still the cheaper model.

The only downside is, that it doesnt have the proximity sensor that the previous diesel model has. But thats ok.

Fantastic car.

]]> By: Steve-Poyza http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-134298 Steve-Poyza Wed, 27 May 2009 04:22:33 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-134298 Mike, I'm not sure about the speed sensitive volume but I do know that the car's suspension set-up slightly firmer as Renault's goal is to increase driving pleasure in this car. There is also the reduction of body-roll and the steering ratio has been tightened. Also I'm not sure on the gearbox, read what this review says about it. The Renault website say that an audio connector for iPods, usbs and such in th glovebox is a $468 option. A bit steep if you ask me. Mike, I’m not sure about the speed sensitive volume but I do know that the car’s suspension set-up slightly firmer as Renault’s goal is to increase driving pleasure in this car. There is also the reduction of body-roll and the steering ratio has been tightened. Also I’m not sure on the gearbox, read what this review says about it.

The Renault website say that an audio connector for iPods, usbs and such in th glovebox is a $468 option. A bit steep if you ask me.

]]> By: Mike http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-131507 Mike Thu, 07 May 2009 12:50:30 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-131507 As an owner of the previous model, I would like to know if some of the quirks have carried over. Such as the radio volume gong up as speed increases (unfortunately by too much) and its tricky auto gear selection and too soft suspension. I also had trouble with the coils (V6 model) at 50000Km due probably to us having dirtier fuel than the Europeans. The car has done 90000Km now and front suspension issues are starting to appear (links and strut headers). For IPod users you can get an FM signal output adaptor for the IPod which the car can tune into. As an owner of the previous model, I would like to know if some of the quirks have carried over. Such as the radio volume gong up as speed increases (unfortunately by too much) and its tricky auto gear selection and too soft suspension. I also had trouble with the coils (V6 model) at 50000Km due probably to us having dirtier fuel than the Europeans. The car has done 90000Km now and front suspension issues are starting to appear (links and strut headers).

For IPod users you can get an FM signal output adaptor for the IPod which the car can tune into.

]]> By: Steve-Poyza http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-131497 Steve-Poyza Thu, 07 May 2009 11:19:31 +0000 http://www.caradvice.com.au/14243/2008-renault-laguna-privilege-dci-hatch-review/#comment-131497 Renault have now lowered the price of the Laguna, $4,000 off the Expression variant and $2,200 Privilege variant. The price now starts from $37,990. Renault have now lowered the price of the Laguna, $4,000 off the Expression variant and $2,200 Privilege variant. The price now starts from $37,990.

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