Renault Espace 1.9 dCi

I have re-written my review as my opinion on the vehicle has altered slightly after owning the car for a couple of months. I would have to make one point very clear – If you are buying one second hand, you are going to need access to Sadam Hussein’s Swiss bank account in order to get it through a service and MOT. This car is an expensive beast if faults are found. Mine failed its first MOT as it needed new steering parts. The total cost of a 20,000 mile service and repair was close to £1,000. Also be prepared for some very irritating cabin noises, mine had squeaking door seals, creaking “A ... more

In summary..... 2003 Authentique 1.9D. Purchased at 60000 miles for £6000 so great value - a lot of car for the money. Loved the styling ever since it appeared- front still looks great but the rear end is too plain and rather dull . Has darkened windows on this Authentique, so looks even more classy. Even the wheel trims don't look too bad but aren't as stylish as alloys. Metallic grey paint is ok, if not as good as a proper silver, and finish is not as deep and shiny as my 10 yr old Audi. Black trim needs regular treatment with "gel" otherwise it turns grey and grotty-looking. The interior is ... more

We chose the Renault Espace because we were looking for a nice spacey family vehicle for the children. Initial test drives were impressive and it was then off to talk about the price. I bought the vehicle when it was 1.5 years old for £16,000 and I have to say im not disappointed with it. Its lovely to drive and handles exceptionally well in the wet. The dealer support (Evans Halshaw) has been great. The vehicle is very economical given its size and we are averaging 32mpg round the town and 46 on a motorway. The digital readout is very clear to see and the extras that come with it make for a ... more

I purchased my 2003 Espace 1.9dCi Authentic in 2005 and have used it for a variety of purposes including transporting my family (there are six of us), assisting friends to move home and for business use by my wife and myself. We have found the car to be extremely versatile for transporting everything from people to furniture. It is comfortable both to drive and as a passenger, it holds the road well with either a small load or a large load and of course we feel safe knowing that we are driving in a vehicle with a EuroNcap 5 star safety rating. The only disappointment which I have with the ... more