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greg.little · 10-04-2004, 02:01 AM

I run the 1.5 Turbo Diesel Estate version of one of these. The back end while not as love it or hate it as the hatch it is none the less distinctive. She is quiet and top end for this size engine is impressive. I tested performance against a 70K mile Opel Astra 1.7DTi and it left no doubt that top end, in gear and standing start drag the Renault was quicker.

Only downside (and I'm glad it is a company car) is reliability. A colleague has already had the main computer changed, another a replacement electric window motor, and I had to get the AA out because I couldn't get the boot to close. Upside is it is more reliable than the Laguna II.

I'm trying to get a petrol loaner when my car gets its 1st service to see what they go like.

Nice photos by the way.

10-04-2004, 02:01 AM	#9
greg.little Regular User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 24	I run the 1.5 Turbo Diesel Estate version of one of these. The back end while not as love it or hate it as the hatch it is none the less distinctive. She is quiet and top end for this size engine is impressive. I tested performance against a 70K mile Opel Astra 1.7DTi and it left no doubt that top end, in gear and standing start drag the Renault was quicker. Only downside (and I'm glad it is a company car) is reliability. A colleague has already had the main computer changed, another a replacement electric window motor, and I had to get the AA out because I couldn't get the boot to close. Upside is it is more reliable than the Laguna II. I'm trying to get a petrol loaner when my car gets its 1st service to see what they go like. Nice photos by the way. __________________ Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.