I have a 1997 Espace Diesel. Use it for scuba diving as it can take 4 adults and all their kit for a week and not complain. It's proven economical too. We've done trips to the Orkneys from home on less than 3 fuel tanks return (77 litres). That's not at all bad with the weight being carried and a heavy right foot for rather naughty speeds.
Yes some of the interior trim has taken a battering - one of the seat back tables is cracked, a couple of clips are missing from the window / sun roof screens, and many of the door seals have split. None of these are of concern to me when I'm constantly throwing wet kit into it. Maintenance costs have been fairly high though, mostly because I only use it at weekends. Things like brakes have partially seized through a lack of use and the engine coolant shows signs that something inside the engine might be corroding prematurely. The biggest oddity is that you have to use the aircon most of the time, even in winter, otherwise the windows steam up
It's a great vehicle to drive, handles well laden or empty. Would I buy another - definitely.