1990 Renault Espace Quadra 4WD
Discussion
These are a bit like buses, it seems. I hadn't thought about or seen one of these for many years and after seeing this thread recently, I saw one today on the A30 past Exeter airport.
It was once dark blue but is now a sort of matte blue/black with fungus overlay and a once white bonnet. Seriously, it looked like it had been dragged out of a swamp this morning. Probably a Blackdown Hills farm car at a guess.
It was a TXE Injection with a Quadra badge on the back, on an H plate and being driven by a lady probably in her late 60s.
I'll keep an eye out for it and snap a pic if possible.
It was once dark blue but is now a sort of matte blue/black with fungus overlay and a once white bonnet. Seriously, it looked like it had been dragged out of a swamp this morning. Probably a Blackdown Hills farm car at a guess.
It was a TXE Injection with a Quadra badge on the back, on an H plate and being driven by a lady probably in her late 60s.
I'll keep an eye out for it and snap a pic if possible.
Edited by gforceg on Tuesday 4th September 19:05
gforceg said:
These are a bit like buses, it seems. I hadn't thought about or seen one of these for many years and after seeing this thread recently, I saw one today on the A30 past Exeter airport.
It was once dark blue but is now a sort of matte blue/black with fungus overlay and a once white bonnet. Seriously, it looked like it had been dragged out of a swamp this morning. Probably a Blackdown Hills farm car at a guess.
It was a TXE Injection with a Quadra badge on the back, on an H plate and being driven by a lady probably in her late 60s.
I'll keep an eye out for it and snap a pic if possible.
Interesting. Not far from me at all. Perhaps I need to start a South West Ropey Quadra Owners Club! My roof is covered in moss etc, I consider it to be carbon neutral!It was once dark blue but is now a sort of matte blue/black with fungus overlay and a once white bonnet. Seriously, it looked like it had been dragged out of a swamp this morning. Probably a Blackdown Hills farm car at a guess.
It was a TXE Injection with a Quadra badge on the back, on an H plate and being driven by a lady probably in her late 60s.
I'll keep an eye out for it and snap a pic if possible.
Edited by gforceg on Tuesday 4th September 19:05
Jonesy1972 said:
Love this! An excellent purchase, Sir! £28 for a coil is alert too!
Jonesy
Not a bad price, but it doesn't look like the best quality item ever. Still it works at least.Jonesy
EggsBenedict said:
Were you looking for one? I just wondered as from the thread they're very rare....
And you've already got van type things?
I don't look for cars, they find me, I wasn't particularly after one, but it was on the long list of cars I'd like to own. I have the use of a van when I need it, but really wanted something practical of my own, I just struggle to do anything too sensible.And you've already got van type things?
Bit of an update, the Espace has been helping me move house, something it is rather good at:
It's also had some electrical issue (who'd have guessed?). Luckily a lot is easily accessed via what you'd expect to be the glovebox.I replaced the indicator relay since it was making some very alarming noises and giving my indicators a rather funky beat.
The actual glovebox is sized for a couple of pairs of mittens at best
Sadly the radio has decided it doesn't want to function, it lights up and makes a noise through the speakers when turned on, but won't play the radio or accept a cassette and the display has given up showing anything other than this:
Otherwise it keeps motoring despite a bad viscous coupling limiting the turning circle and a CV joint that'll want replacing. And the clutch is a bit high. And the headlining fell off. But other than that it's perfect.
It's also had some electrical issue (who'd have guessed?). Luckily a lot is easily accessed via what you'd expect to be the glovebox.I replaced the indicator relay since it was making some very alarming noises and giving my indicators a rather funky beat.
The actual glovebox is sized for a couple of pairs of mittens at best
Sadly the radio has decided it doesn't want to function, it lights up and makes a noise through the speakers when turned on, but won't play the radio or accept a cassette and the display has given up showing anything other than this:
Otherwise it keeps motoring despite a bad viscous coupling limiting the turning circle and a CV joint that'll want replacing. And the clutch is a bit high. And the headlining fell off. But other than that it's perfect.
W00DY said:
Podie said:
W00DY said:
Sad to hear the audio has jacked it in. I seem to remember nearly buying a GTA V6 turbo many years ago fitted with what I'm sure was the same Phillips "hifi" the graphic equalizer was a thing of wonder....
Great buy!
Edited by T5GRF on Wednesday 17th October 20:26
I have very fond memories of this era Espace. As a 17yr old I was insured on my Mum's. Every other weekend i drove an Espace full of mates up and down the country.
I'd been driving no time at all and used to sit at triple figures fully loaded with NWA blaring from the stereo. Good times!
I'd been driving no time at all and used to sit at triple figures fully loaded with NWA blaring from the stereo. Good times!
I am surprised by the amount of love for a plastic french people carrier on PH! Might even treat it to a proper service.
T5GRF said:
There definitely seems to have been some collaboration between TVR and Renault on the wiring front...
Sad to hear the audio has jacked it in. I seem to remember nearly buying a GTA V6 turbo many years ago fitted with what I'm sure was the same Phillips "hifi" the graphic equalizer was a thing of wonder....
Great buy!
The equalizer was one of my favourite bits. Back when it worked.Sad to hear the audio has jacked it in. I seem to remember nearly buying a GTA V6 turbo many years ago fitted with what I'm sure was the same Phillips "hifi" the graphic equalizer was a thing of wonder....
Great buy!
Edited by T5GRF on Wednesday 17th October 20:26
ex1 said:
I have very fond memories of this era Espace. As a 17yr old I was insured on my Mum's. Every other weekend i drove an Espace full of mates up and down the country.
I'd been driving no time at all and used to sit at triple figures fully loaded with NWA blaring from the stereo. Good times!
It must have been screaming, unless the Quadra has different gearing, as more than 85 feels cruel in mine! It's crazy how much space they managed to get into such a light car with a small footprint.I'd been driving no time at all and used to sit at triple figures fully loaded with NWA blaring from the stereo. Good times!
XOcette said:
As opposed to lots of German bits to go (more expensively) wrong.... 
I find German stuff is nice and easy to diagnose and sort though, with French cars you always seem to be chasing 95% functional! And failing.
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