Renault Espace (1997 - 2003) 2.2 dCi The Race 5d (2001/51) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

you were seen coming! Youve been had.

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

given the faults that we have experienced i dont think anyone who knows us would buy this car

Would you buy this car again and why?

NO NO NO !!! The problems we have had are unbelievable but reading Parkers forum on Renaults in general I would never buy one again.

What are you likely to buy next?

Weve been advised to buy japanese however I will be reading every review available before we make any purchases. Once bitten twice shy..

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£8,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

No - we had to buy the warranty cover with this car and it has been useless. see below

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

MPV. family member has one (older model) and had no probs. Bought it as plenty of room - 7 seats. Good for holidays etc.

What was the dealer like?

Not very helpful. Rang dealer after we had had the car 5 days and he didnt want to know. Resulted in a court case that took approx 12 months to come to court. ( we won some compensation)

What's it like to drive?

nice to drive- smooth ride ( when its not developing its next fault)

What's it like to park?

dont like the sloping bonnet- find it difficult to judge

Have you had any problems with the car?

YES!!!. This car has been the most disastrous purchase we have ever made. Our children refer to the car as the renault shed car. Within 5 days of purchase injector failed- car lost all power on m/way. Expensive repair by renault dealer. Gearbox relaced, other 3 injectors replaced etc, etc....

What's most practical about your car?

7 seats

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?