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Not many good things said about Renaults on here so take that how you want to, but I will say if you want to tow a large caravan with it you will be better off with the turbo diesel. I think you can get a 2.2 which sounds ok. The V6 petrol would also tow well enough but it would be very thirsty.

If you want a car that size you would be better off getting a Ford Galaxy 1.9 diesel or the VW or Seat version of the same car, but I'm guessing you have been offered the Espace very cheaply.

Renault reliability is not the best, even though you have one at the moment, once you stick a van on the back the car works harder,

I have had friends who have had scenics, meganes, clios and espaces and they just aren't the best I am afraid, Have a look at the Kia sedona, great cars and great at towing, Is next on our list when OH's dies,

We had an Espace 2.2 The Race version, diesel, initially we were really pleased with it.  However after about six months, it decided to go all hormonal on us, and we'd find ourselves driving along, and the power would just cut out.  The garage couldn't find anything wrong with it.  Needless to say, the car went !! we could not get rid of it quick enough.

The most annoying part is that prior to this, we'd had three other renaults all pre caravans, and pre kids, and never had any problems.  This one has tarred all renaults for me i'm afraid !