For more in depth reviews check my channel: www.youtube.com Filmed by: Tomaž Kožar Jesenice Family cars with flair are a Renault speciality, and the handsome Laguna is no exception. Despite being six years old, the Ford Mondeo rival remains a popular buy in the UK market, with 110000 examples sold so far. Generous kit and a carefully engineered accident protection system — it was the first car in its class to get a fivestar rating in Euro NCAP crash tests — mean it’s luxurious and comfortable. Of course, buyers should beware of potential pitfalls, but a good Laguna is a cracking used buy. Whether you pick the five-door hatch or the stylish Sport Tourer estate, here’s the lowdown… Prices High-mileage early Lagunas start at only £3000, but aim to spend at least £5000 to secure a 50000-mile car on a 52-plate. Shop around and you can get a 1.9 dCi for less than an equivalent 1.8 petrol — we found a 54-plater with 35000 miles for around £8000. For £10000, you can buy a facelifted year-old car with around 10000 miles. What to look for Despite the appeal of the turbo 2.0T, petrol Lagunas aren’t generally as desirable as the diesel variants. And given how good the dCi units are, anything running on unleaded makes little sense. Choose from Authentique, Expression, Dynamique, Privilège and rare Initiale specs. Buy at least a Dynamique, but make sure everything works properly — the more complex options there are, the greater the risk of problems. Recalls Sept 2001: Tow ball …

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