Renault Grand Espace 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    The best MPV, but you pay a lot more than a Galaxy/Sharon/Alhambra.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Once you're used to a little more body roll, the car hadles superb. Brakes don't build quite as much confidence.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    2.2dt performes very well with decent MPG.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Engine and turbo is indestructable and strong. However, it's the ancillaries that cause problem. 87k needed new rear drun, new power stearing pump, new front hub, new alternator, new stearing universal joint. Expensive to keep older Espace on the road.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    The best looking MPV by far...

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very comfortable on long journeys, but driver's reach to gearstick can lead to pain in shoulders for those of us that are vertically challenged.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    New alternator. New power stearing pump. New read drum. New front hub. New alternator. New steering universal joint.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No