Renault Espace (1991 - 1997) 2.1 Turbo D RT Alize 5d (1995/N) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don't remotely care!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most people are impressed with the comfort, panoramic view (esp. over hedges on country roads!) and huge space between them and the windscreen.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Over the 4 years I've owned it, it's only let me down a couple of times, but one of those was due to cheap cambelt fitted.
What are you likely to buy next?
Sadly need to start dragging huge objects around, so will have to buy a panel van to accommodate these.
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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?
£4,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2003
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Plenty of space, flexible seating arrangement and good level of comfort level.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
It's not a sports car, but there's something to be said for the elevated sriving position of MPVs. Steering predictable, though rolls abit around corners. Acceleration good if you hoof it. I don't as a rule as economy suffers. Loves to cruise at 70-80mph, even now it's done 180K miles. At moderate speeds it's nice and quiet.
What's it like to park?
Good visibility means parking is pretty easy. You can't see the front bumper, but you soon get used to this.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Not long after acquisition cambelt snapped (early), but was found to be of poor quality brand. Luckily only smashed some rockers. No damage further down engine. Minor gearbox problem, but fixed well. Wheel bearing, clutch both replaced (After 150K miles tho!)
What's most practical about your car?
All rear seats are individually removeable, turning it into a very quiet and comfortable van. Front two seats turn around if required!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Air conditioning. Once you have it, you can't live without it. Use it in the Winter to de-mist the windscreen, or to keep you cool in the summer heat. All that glass means it gets pretty warm in there!
