Renault Grand Espace 2.2 dCi Initiale 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Extremely high specification, but £30K plus for a Renault felt steep.
Costs
Insurance and servicing not cheap, but fuel consumption very respectable especially if driven with restraint.
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On the road
Driving
Superb motorway cruiser with good, punchy (if unspectacular) performance, though my wife finds it unwieldy around town.
Performance
Given the size of the vehicle, pretty good, especially once on the move. Cannot complain. Easily capable of licence-threatening speeds if you feel the need.......
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Living with it
Reliability
My slight doubt. Seems okay, but i have had a couple of minor problems (fixed free under warranty).
Image
I like the image - classy but not ostentatious, and everyone who gets in it comments upon how good the ambience is, even an associate who drives an ML Mercedes. My teenage children prefer travelling in it than the Merc, so the image cannot be that bad!
Comfort
Absolutely brilliant. Best seats I have ever sat in, and that includes my wife's Mercedes.
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Security and Service
Security
Seems very good. Not as likely to be targeted as cars made by the high-rent manufacturers, nor as likely to be targeted by jealous vandals.
Service
Generally good, though one dealership seemed to struggle with a warranty repair on the suspension. I simply took it to another dealership, who fixed it without any problem.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Minor suspension niggle, and faulty hazard switch. Otherwise fine.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes