1989 Renault Espace TXE review from UK and Ireland
"A comfortable responsive beauty"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear gear box mountings replaced at 87,000 miles.
Passenger side drive shaft replaced at 87,000 miles.
Manifold gasket and front exhaust pipe replaced at 87,641 miles.
Electrical fault with cooling fan.
Master brake cylinder replaced at 95,000 miles.
Power steering belt replaced.
Upper steering column bearings replaced at 103,000 miles.
Rear trailing arm bushes replaced, both sides, at 110,000 miles.
Roof paintwork faded badly.
Rear wiper doesn't work at present time.
General comments?
This car is very responsive and a dream to drive.
The car is extremely comfortable as a passenger.
I hate the roof it looks awful having faded so badly. I will have to get it resprayed.
I will keep spending money on this car as I am very attached to it now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Injection Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 112000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Fiesta |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2002 |