Renault Espace 1.9 dCi Authentique 5d (2003/53) Want to know everything there is to know about this car? Download an Information Pack now for full facts and figures, prices, pictures and buying dos and don'ts. Get a Car Information Pack Renault Espace 1.9 dCi Authentique 5d (2003/53) - Owner Review Very little, it's big, the seats are very heavy so a season ticket to a chiropractor is recommended. 1 Summary 1 out of 5 What does this car say about you? It was the only thing available when we needed to buy a car & it was in our budget - sadly the repairs were not! What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car? It was known affectionally as "the shed", given the circumstances a perfectly reasonable description! Would you buy this car again and why? No absolutely not, if someone you know says "I'm thinking of buying a Ren" Just finish the sentence by saying "No No No". Yes Yes Yes if you hate them or want to play automotive Russian Roulette with your wallet & have a taste of automotive hell on earth! What are you likely to buy next? A Saab 9-5 Estate - a normal car with normal problems in normal places & you can take it apart in a normal manner. If all esle fails the Independent garages will even work on it too! Buying experience 1 out of 5 Type of dealer you bought from? Didn't buy from a dealer Did you buy this car new? Used What price did you pay? - When did you buy the car? January 2010 Did you get a good deal and why? - Is there any special reason why you bought this car? We needed a diesel MPV What was the dealer like? Very expensive on parts, everything was at least 50% more than the comparible VW part. Get an Insurance Quote We've gathered the biggest companies on the market in one place to save you money. GET QUOTE Insurance group: 18 Driving it 3 out of 5 What's it like to drive? Ride & handling better than a Sharan. MPG was rubbish at 33 (Sharan 38mpg) What's it like to park? Easy although when the door mirrors are wet, you can't see anything. Living with it 1 out of 5 Have you had any problems with the car? Front suspension collapsed due to poor design, the car is NCAP5 so at least you will have a safe accident. Renault couldn't have been less interested, they only care if the car is under 60000 miles or three years old. Air mass meter failed, the car would take an age to do 30mph, when it got to 30, it would unpredictably take off when you didn't expect it. The air mass meter is £40+vat cheaper from Vauxhall, a Vivaro 1.9 diesel one is the same part! The throttle pedal is unresponsive, so much so that if you nail it & let off immediately, the engine revs only rise by about 30 rpm. The car is such a pain to work on that no independent garage wants to work on it. If the battery goes flat, when you reconnect it leave the car for 10 mins, then after 10 mins lock it, unlock & try again. What's most practical about your car? Very little, it's big, the seats are very heavy so a season ticket to a chiropractor is recommended. Favourite gadget, option or accessory? The throttle, it gives you something to do in traffic! Renault Espace cars for sale We have 31 models like this for sale. Find Renault Espace cars for sale Car Information Packs Get our information pack for the Renault Espace estate, which will tell you everything you need to know before you buy. Find out more Help buying the Renault Espace Estate Parkers Renault Espace Estate review Renault Espace Estate facts and figures Get a finance quote Compare cars costs