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hi there can anyone help?

looking to buy a renault laguna estate 1.9 diesal. i have a 2 berth elddiss mistral

will this tow it ok    regards jon

Check it out here....

http://www.whattowcar.com/index.php

thanks for that site much appreciated  

regards  jon

i had a 2.2 diesel laguna estate  towed ok no probs at all.

a little slow uphills.

If its the new shape laguna, do your homewwork and read some of the reviews on parkers etc.

I almost bought one, but looking at the faults they develop, i changed my mind.

Be REALLY carefful with Renault and towing weights and check the quoted Gross Train Weight, not just the maximum towing capacity.   I have a Grand Scenic and it was only when I came to buy a caravan that I discovered that the quoted max towing weight of 1300 Kg is for the car loaded with DRIVER ONLY.   The Laguna may be different but I have seen reference to this with other Renaults on this forum.

Basically, the problem is that my car has a low Gross Train Weight of 3050 Kg.  My kerbweight is 1530 Kg which leaves a total of 1520 Kg available for the caravan, all its contents, driver + 3 passengers, all luggage, tow bar, any other fitted accessories like a sunroof, and car spare wheel (this isn't included in the quoted weight as it as an optional extra - really - I checked with Renault!).

So taking all this into account, realistically I can only tow something with an MRO of around 950 - 1000 Kg unless I travel solo, which isn't really the idea!

Luckily, I've found that the Bailey Ranger 470/4 will do what I need, but if you already have a van, beware as you could be making a costly mistake.

Quote: Originally posted by PeeWee on 20/9/2006

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If its the new shape laguna, do your homewwork and read some of the reviews on parkers etc.

I almost bought one, but looking at the faults they develop, i changed my mind.

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this really gets my back up because the day after i bought a laguna 1900 diesle estate 2003 mk 2 model they got slated i was gutted

 so imagine my supprise when i hooked up my 18 foot avondale  and set of to devon on my jollys on the motorway and the country rds no problems

 what a fantastic tow and 32 mil;es to the gallon thats with me the wife and two kids and all the gear for two weeks. i dont know whats going on are they trying to keep this a secret i think these vehicles are great and would recommend did i mention when not towing 50 to the gallon at speed and i do have a heavy foot

Quote: Originally posted by tozz on 22/9/2006

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this really gets my back up because the day after i bought a laguna 1900 diesle estate 2003 mk 2 model they got slated i was gutted

 so imagine my supprise when i hooked up my 18 foot avondale  and set of to devon on my jollys on the motorway and the country rds no problems

 what a fantastic tow and 32 mil;es to the gallon thats with me the wife and two kids and all the gear for two weeks. i dont know whats going on are they trying to keep this a secret i think these vehicles are great and would recommend did i mention when not towing 50 to the gallon at speed and i do have a heavy foot

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My Grand Scenic is a fantastic car too - apart from the low tow limit.   Just out of interest - what's the kerbweight and gross train weight for the Lagun?