Skoda Roomster (2006 - 2015) 1.9 TDI PD Scout 5d (2007/57) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Gullable.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Mixed reactions. Some like the quirky styling. Most agree about the feeling of being enclosed when sitting in the front.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Certainly not.
What are you likely to buy next?
I probably should have bought a french hatchback or mpv capable of more mpg and with more room inside (plus better visibility).
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£14,000
When did you buy the car?
October 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Nothing special - could have bargained more but moving house at the time so not neccessarily thinking straight!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Required something cheaper to run.
What was the dealer like?
Helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Disappointing to say the least. It is one of the most claustrophobic cars I have ever driven. Buying one was not my finest hour. The small windows to the side and the shallow windscreen give poor visibility and a sense of being confined. MPG is not good. I am yet to acheive anything close to the published figures and in town my Land Rover Defender is often capable of better mpg. Average 45mpg if lucky. I bought the car on the strength of its published fuel consumption figures and am not happy. There are other better cars out there. It does handle well on the road and has good mid range acceleration. Apart from the excellent radio the controls, switches and buttons are laid out very well indeed and are easy to use. Just a shame the rest of the car isnt so good.
What's it like to park?
Easy to steer and handle but finding reverse gear is very hit and miss and not good at all.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Rear parking sensor has stopped working. Recieve static electric shocks EVERY time I use the car.
What's most practical about your car?
Its small - good for towns.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Radio/CD/MP3 player is brilliant. Its well placed, easy to use and having MP3 compatibility means you can have 10 albums on 1 CD.
