Large 7-seater opinions

TigerTim

Hi All,

Been driving a bulletproof 2008 Citroen C-Crosser 7 seater for the past 5 years. Now that the kids have grown up a bit , they're complaining about the back 2 seats of 7-seater being too small. Having a browse recently and like the look of the Espace but Renoooooo reviews of this model are very poor. Anyone have one & have opinions on it. Electrics/electronics/keycard/turbo issues mentioned. Looking at probable 2008 - 2010. with a budget of max 10K. Another option is the Toyota Previa/Estima. Really like the look of these but not many available in Ireland. Some nice samples in the UK. Espace below looks OK. Also Toyota Previa sample. ANyone got any other suggestions re large 7 seater. Need some thing with large enough engine as also do a bit of towing - at least 2.0 or bigger.



https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/renault-grand-espace-2-0-dci-monaco-150/12580486



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201602080831719?postcode=da162sa&search-target=usedcars&radius=1500&sort=default&searchcontext=default&price-from=1500&onesearchad=new%2Cnearlynew%2Cused&model=previa&make=toyota&price-to=6000&page=3&logcode=p&adPos=3

Thanks,

T.

grogi

Galaxy & Alhambra.

TigerTim

Thanks Groji,

Must take a look at seats in the boot of Alhambra to see size.

Still interested in hearing people's views on Espace or Previa

Thanks,

T.

Big Bag of Chips

I had an Espace.... Never ever ever again.
Granted it was a 2005, I bought it in 2012. Obviously I didn't know much about the history of it, but after about a year of having it it started spending longer in the garage being fixed than it did on the road. Everything that could possibly be replaced was replaced.. clutch cylinder, handbrake, alternator caused awful problems, battery, turbo, few other bits that I can't remember now... And after replacing everything possible, something else would go! I often see one similar to mine stopped on the side of the road, obviously waiting for someone to come rescue it!

For size it was absolutely brilliant. Reliability, not so much. Ok it was a 10 year old car by the end, but it cost me an absolute fortune.

TigerTim

Thanks Chips.

That's what I suspected re reliability but nothing better that hearing it from someone who has had one. I would only be looking at similar age, 2005-2008, so would expect same issues. Fantastic configuration & would suit our needs at the moment. Not hard to see why they are so cheap second hand & anyone that is expensive seems never to sell. Been keeping an eye on a niceely specced black Espace for sale around Naas road area & its been up for sale for months. Looks good but not shifting.

Thanks,

T.

Bazzy

Espace are not too bad we had one turbo went in her and it made clean sh1t of the engine

Take a look at a Toyota Alphard great spec and value insurance will be a small bit more if its a jap import but great value and a bullet proof engine

AMKC

What about a Dodge Journey

http://www.autotrader.ie/browse-used-cars/dodge/journey/used-2009-dodge-journey-suv-2008-armagh-fpa-174014357099875700

Actually a very good and cool car just the the dash is old in style.

A Ford Galaxy is another you could look at.

TigerTim

Thanks for the replies.

AMKC - only saw a Dodge Journey once in the flesh & quite liked it. Totally forgotten about it.

Bazzy - think you've just put another nail if the Espace coffin. Best give it a skip. Never heard of the Toyota Alphard. Did a Google. Uber rare this side of the world.

Thanks,

T.