Renault Grand Espace 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive to buy and repair, depreciation quite high.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Normal running costs are good. Costs of repairing faults is very high. Mostly electrical problems.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent driving position, comfortable seats.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Handles well given the size. The engine has plenty of life in it.

  • Living with it

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Comfortable ride in all the seats with lots of space for luggage.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Not at all impressed with the local Renault garage. On several occasions screws and bits of internal trim were not put back. Took ages to track down any problems.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Water pump just went (only 36,000 miles). Cost including major service £1,100. Earlier oil cooler replaced (£750), diesel computer (£600).

    Other

    Initial problems with wiring loom - replaced. Alarm fault (eventually fixed after taking to garage several times). Airbag computer (twice). Engine temperature indicator - replaced instrument panel. Electric window switch (twice). Air conditioning failed.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No