I had two Laguna Estates (Mk 1 version) as company barges and they were no better and no worse than most modestly priced estate cars. They're big, comfortable and get you around. Reliability was acceptable, in fact I bought the second one at the end of the contract and ran it up to about 170K before the gearbox gave up and fifth gear wouldn't stay in. No problems with electrics at all, maybe I was just lucky.

Edited by veryoldbear on 19/08/2015 at 15:48

There was a later model Lag estate on an 09 plate 1.8 petrol reasonable miler in good cond recently for sale @ £1800 at a dealer.

The model you are looking at is a lottery purchase for banger money only, hope it lasts you till the next mot, if it fails weigh it in, rinse and repeat.

I have experience of Mk1 petrol and Mk2 diesel Lagunas and currently run the latter. The reason that the Mk2 has been (and still is) such a good vehicle for me is that I understand how it works and know how to look after it. I have also hired a 1.8 petrol Mk2 Laguna, which went well for me. My view is that if you are not mechanically minded and are unable to look after it, then look elsewhere. But that no doubt applies to many other vehicles of that description. On the other hand, there are lots of Lagunas of that vintage still looking good and in regular use.....!

Its a piece of junk, probably the least reliable car made betwen 2000 - 2010.

Avoid at all costs.