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Conference terri::cars_uk

Title:Cars in the UK
Notice:Please read new conference charter 1.70
Moderator:COMICS::SHELLEYELD
Created:Sun Mar 06 1994
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2584
Total number of notes:63384

2040.0. "New Renault Espace" by SEDOAS::TOMLINSON () Thu Mar 11 1993 18:09

    
    There is a new Renault Espace about to hit the streets (or at least a
    rehashed old one !)
    
    It's called the HELIOS (HELLIOS ???) and is based on the RN but has
    
    	7 Seats
    	Comfort pack (all back seats recline and adjust fore and aft and
    		headrest adjustment)
    	Double sunroof
        RT Trim
    	Front seats that revolve 180% 
    	Metallic Paint
    
    Available around May
    In the showrooms in a couple of weeks
    300 pounds more than a standard RN to buy !!!
    
    Anyone know anymore about it ?
    I've just asked for a quote from Car Fleet. They said the quote would
    be issued in 7-10 days....watch this space.
    
    Martin
    
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2040.1not only but also...SEDOAS::TOMLINSONThu Mar 11 1993 18:126
    
    ...and it has a luggage cover !!!
    
    Not that you can use it with 7 seats installed (or get any luggage in !)
    
    Martin
2040.2RE: "new" EspaceWARNUT::SDEMO2::winstanleyjMon Mar 15 1993 12:029
Martin

It would appear that renault are about to release the turbo diesel espace 
that has been on sale in france for a couple of years.
 I drive an 2.0 RT and the petrol consumption ranges between 24 and 28( once 
only) the norm in fast motorway work is 25 therefore if the diesel betters 
the 2.0 litre's 105BHP this would be the on to go for.

Cheers John 
2040.3RD EspaceSEDOAS::TOMLINSONTue Mar 16 1993 11:598
    
    I believe that it's over 2 litre which means more for the tax man, but
    the saving in fuel costs may be worth it. I'll see what the budget
    brings (today !) and may get a quote on the RD.
    
    I'll try and find the spec for it from Renault.
    
    Martin
2040.4ARRODS::BARRONDSnoopy Vs the Red_BarronTue Mar 16 1993 12:305
Re: Last

Check out note 97.31

Dave
2040.5quick non-quoteSEDOAS::TOMLINSONThu Mar 18 1993 19:2011
    
    Well, a lot of people knock Car Fleet for being slow, but.....
    
    It only took a few days to get my quote rejected....
    
    It seems that the lease company can't get a price for it.
    That's strange because I have a price list.....
    
    Martin
                                    
    
2040.6ARRODS::BARRONDSnoopy Vs the Red_BarronTue Mar 23 1993 15:536
Maybe Renault are limiting suppy to private (full price) punters :-)

I managed to get 5% off without haggling too much and that was back in February
before it was annouced.

Dave
2040.7Quote arrivedSEDOAS::TOMLINSONTue Apr 20 1993 16:478
    
    I now have a quote for the Renault Espace Helios
    
    1192 pounds based on 60000 miles/36 months
    
    Quote number 014973
    
    On the road price 16,800 pounds
2040.8WAYOUT::LOATThats a nice bit of rope!Thu Oct 13 1994 16:2712
    
    Anyone seen picture of the very new Espace?
    
    187 mph top speed, and 0-60 in 6 seconds.
    
    It's a one off called the Espace F1, and it's basically a Williams
    F1 chassis, and engine, with an Espace body.
    
    Only one of them in existance, so don't bother putting your quotes in!
    
    Steve.
    
2040.9WELSWS::HEDLEYLager LoutThu Oct 13 1994 17:243
Must be a serious contender for the world's least practical car!  :)

Chris.