Renault Espace (1991 - 1997) 2.1 Turbo D RT 5d (1993/L) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
HOPEFULLY I AM CAREFULL WITH MY MONEY & I DONT INTEND TO WASTE MY HARD EARNED ON THE LATEST EXPENSIVE SILVER JELLY MOULD?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
THE FAMILY LOVE IT, FRIENDS WANT TO BORROW IT TO MOVE STUFF & NEIGHBOURS ARE SO BUSY KEEPING UP WITH EACH OTHERS LATEST MODEL I DONT REALLY THING THEY NOTICE.
Would you buy this car again and why?
CERTAINLY WOULD, THIS IS MY THIRD ESPACE & I THINK THERE THE DOGS KNEES!
What are you likely to buy next?
I INTEND TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS ONE FIRST.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,000
When did you buy the car?
March 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
£850.00 FROM A PRIVATE SELLER ON EBAY SEEMED GOOD VALUE TO ME.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
DAY TO DAY USE AS A WORKVAN WEEKEND USE AS A FAMILY TAXI
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
I THINK YOU EITHER LOVE OR HATE THE DRIVING POSITION/PEDAL LAYOUT, LUCKILY I LOVE IT & FIND THE ALL ROUND VISION GREAT FOR READING THE ROAD SITUATION & PARKING
What's it like to park?
AS ABOVE + A REALLY GOOD TURNING CIRCLE HELPS A LOT
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
160.000 MILES & NOTHING SERIOUS, BUILD QUALITY IS POOR & BITS OF TRIM BREAK/FALL OFF FROM TIME TO TIME BUT OVERALL ITS PUTTING UP WITH THE DAILY ABUSE I GIVE IT
What's most practical about your car?
ITS A VAN/TOOL CARRIER DURING THE WEEK & MOST WEEKENDS IT TURNS INTO A FAMILY TAXI + 45mpg ON A RUN & CHEAPER INSURANCE THAN A VAN.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
REMOTE RADIO CONTROL ON STEERING COLUMN & THE ONE SPEED HEATER BLOWER, (I have had three espace & the heater switch has only ever worked on one speed, full on!)
