Renault Espace 2.0 16V Alize 5d (1999/T) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Depreciation now appalling. Cost £8500 2 years ago after heavy negotiation, being offered as low as £4k part ex.
Costs
Constant repairs. Find a good independent. Do not pay main dealer prices for a car that will always be unreliable.
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On the road
Driving
Good visibility, at least you can people watch when in traffic jams!
Performance
Surprisingly sprightly for such a large petrol vehicle.
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Living with it
Reliability
Constant brake discs, heavy on front tyres, gearbox selector fault (main dealer quoted £1200 for new box), Indy knew about selector rod nut comes loose, fixed for £250, constant airbag faults due to poor wiring connections.
Image
Still looks OK for a people carrier.
Comfort
Try to go for captains seats, very difficult to stop back ache, but reasonably comfortable.
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Security and Service
Security
No alarm, only immobiliser, but no-one has attempted to steal it!
Service
Only a 5 due to good independent knowledge and pricing. I'd never use the main dealers they are more expensive than for my Mercedes CLK.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
none
Other
airbags, brake discs
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