Renault Espace (1997 - 2003) 2.2 dCi Authentique 5d (2000/X) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Family man.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Take away all the probs I've had with it & its a really nice car.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I would buy a Renault espace again but not the one I bought as I've had so much trouble with it.

What are you likely to buy next?

I would happily buy another espace but probably be a large family car instead as we don't really need 7 seats.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£875

When did you buy the car?

March 2013

Did you get a good deal and why?

Good deal on car but not on how much was wrong with car after purchase.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Needed big diesel family car.

What was the dealer like?

Very respectful when buying car but after I told them what was wrong with car they didn't want to know (not Renault dealer though).

What's it like to drive?

It's lovely to drive but I have got 225/55/16 tyres which helps with cornering quite a bit.

What's it like to park?

Strange as it may seem but I borrowed my gramps Peugeot for a while whilst Espace was Being fixed & I found the Espace so much easier to park than the Peugeot.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Where do I start well power steering pump broke, got that fixed then crank pulley broke after 1 hour of getting power steering fixed, catalytic converter in 2 pieces(funny how that passed mot) replaced front brake pads, head light not aligned, key fell apart, & I think the clutch is on the way out too so after paying £875 I've spent that again fixing it up. Not bad for only 3 months owned.

What's most practical about your car?

Diesel engine excellent on fuel & its very comfy & roomy.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

I love the digital dash & the huge glove box.