Minor electrical problems including boot release, off side rear window motor and a failed audible warning sender.
The gasket on the engine thermostat housing has need replacing on 3 occasions.
Rear nearside shock absorber spring replaced.
The most expensive failure however has been the air conditioning condenser which developed a very small leak after only 39,000 miles.
It has been said before, but I still regard the Espero as a lot of car for the money, particularly the CDi and the CDXi versions.
The fundamental technology might be a bit old, but it is well proven and should prove reliable as the vehicle gets older.
The only fear I have as age sets in is that in the event of the electrics or mechanics on the sun roof whilst the roof is open there is no manual method of closing. The model I have is fitted with a removable plug on the inside of the car, but when removed does not access any manual closing mechanism.
Hello I have just purchased a CDI and within the first week the sunroof decided not too close, but don't worry if this happens too you because you should have in your tool kit provided with the car a gold t bar so you can close it again. (if not a flat headed screwdriver does the same job)
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