Hi everyone,

New here, thinking of buying one. I've got a few questions first though. How can I be sure to buy a Roomster that does not have a DPF?

What was the last year the 1.9 diesel was on sale in UK?

Do any of the range have Dual mass flywheels?

Looking to buy a 2009/10 version, which is best all round economy? 14-15k miles p.a. I would like one with a bit of load carrying capacity, ie still goes uphill fully loaded.

That's enough questions for a newbie, hope someone can point me in the right direction, I've been looking at 1.9 but I'm willing to learn, Thanks.

Hi Bryan,

I have had my 57 plate scout from almost new ( got an ex demo with 800 miles) and its been fantastic .

Its 4 yrs old and done 60K now, and apart from routine servicing and tyres its not needed anything else at all (although the eletric windows are mis behaving at the moment !!)

Mine is the 1.9 and is pretty quick when i need it to be, and handles well for a tall car, i get around 48 mpg on day to day use and 60+ on a run .

From owning a Scenic which was going wrong on a monthly basis owning my Roomie has been a joy so far :yes:

Dan .

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IIRC you'll need to look for something pre 09 plate.

Mine is again a 1.9tdi Scout (2008/08) which was a dealer ex-demo and nearing the 4 year 60k zone with faultless performance.

You should look for a PD engine type (105 Bhp for the 1.9) easily remappd to around 150bhp for added poke carries all you need for a week or so of camping with the addition of a roof box.

I think the 1.6 diesel with DPF was introduced in April 2010. Not sure about the dual mass flywheel situation.

Many thanks for the replies, things are getting a bit clearer now.

Many thanks for the replies, things are getting a bit clearer now.

I bought a used diesel with DPF once. Never again.

I would find a dealer who has a 1.9 diesel and a 1.2 (105bhp) petrol and test drive them with the same load in each. It does depend on how often you load up the car but with almost a 5p per litre cost difference and the fact the petrol engine will give close to 500 miles from a tank of fuel you might be surprised at just how good the 1.2 is.

I would find a dealer who has a 1.9 diesel and a 1.2 (105bhp) petrol and test drive them with the same load in each. It does depend on how often you load up the car but with almost a 5p per litre cost difference and the fact the petrol engine will give close to 500 miles from a tank of fuel you might be surprised at just how good the 1.2 is.

Thanks for that, local dealer only has a 1.4 tdi PD and a 1.2 12v petrol. The 1.2 is on a 59 plate with 1685 miles on the clock, I was tempted to test drive it till I noticed 70bhp. Screen price is £7995.

Can anyone explain what PD means?

How does 500 mile per tank translate into mpg please? Sorry I have no idea of the tank capacity.

Edited 3 November, 201114 yr by bryanb

Hi!

PD means Pumpdüse, ie the older direct-injection version of the diesel engine (as opposed to the FL versions' common rail diesels). It's a bit more "diesel"-like, and a bit less refined. But since this type of engines were used for nearly 20 years in the VAG group it's a well proven and efficient technology and nothing to be afraid of.

500 mile per tank (55 liters give or take, 12 gallons) would mean around 42 MPG, but at least I am getting closer to 45 MPG with the 1.2 TSI 105 DSG - I have no idea on how the lower powered TSI engines perform fuelwise.

I bought a used diesel with DPF once. Never again.

There are people who will remove the DPF for you. Google it if interested.

My 1.9TDi will easily do over 600 miles on a tank full... and its less than 5p difference petrol/diesel round here... even 5p is only a 3.5% difference in price, as opposed to 20/25% saving in fuel!

All I'll say on petrol/diesel debate is to do your sums and test drive both to see which suits you better... There'll be those who will try to push you to one or the other, but its a very personal thing at the end of the day.

Edited 3 November, 201114 yr by The PM

How does 500 mile per tank translate into mpg please? Sorry I have no idea of the tank capacity.

I just filled up with 54 litres (11.88 gallons) with 507 miles on the trip display, so just over 42mpg. That is on an engine with less than 3,000 miles on the clock and having to sit in a couple of traffic jams for about 20 minutes.

One of the best cars I owned for mpg was a Citroen C4 with a 1.6 110bhp diesel, that had no problems getting over 600 miles from a tank of fuel, around the 50mpg mark (but that had a DPF and DMF).

I've shaken hands on a 10 plate 1.6 TDI CR 90bhp, 20,000 miles. Any comments please before I part with money. I've taken the mileage to indicate that it hasn't been used around town.

Edited 19 November, 201114 yr by bryanb

I've shaken hands on a 10 plate 1.6 TDI CR 90bhp, 20,000 miles. Any comments please before I part with money. I've taken the mileage to indicate that it hasn't been used around town.

Pretty new car. Latest model. Good engine with plenty of torque. Just check real usage conditions of previous owner.

Edited 21 November, 201114 yr by Lorenzo

Id ask if it has the latest software update, as those earlier ones had issues with rough running and surging

Had a Golf+ with 1.9 pumpe duse engine, pulled like a train and did excellent mpg, about 50+ if I remember.

Consider your intended mileage - diesel usually works out cheaper if you do 15 - 20,000 miles per annum. Petrols are cheaper to insure than 1.9s and my Fabia 2 1.6 litre petrol does 42 mpg, my son's 100,000 mile Fabia 1 with the 1.2 htp 3 cylinder petrol does better than mine. Also you will likely pay more to buy a 1.9 over a petrol.

I'd really like a 1.9 in a Fabia or Roomster 'cos they pull so well AND give good mpg. Fabias and Roomsters- such good and under rated cars

Edited 22 November, 201114 yr by awfabia

You don't need to do anywhere near 15/20k pa before considering a diesel... Just do your sums and see which works out best... On a secondhand car a diesel can work out better on a lot less miles as the purchase price difference with petrol is less and therefore paid off quicker with the fuel economy advantage... However quite what diesel/petrol price difference will be over the next few years is anyone's guess, over the last few days I've seen everything from 6p to 12p!!

1.9PD TDi = excellent engine! 'Nuf said....

Edited 23 November, 201114 yr by The PM

I bought the 1.6 TDI CR 105bhp. The test drive convinced me that I could live with the DPF. It's a fantastic motor, and if the economy is anything like the figures in Honest John's true mpg I'll be well pleased. Just one problem at the moment, the handbook supplied with the car is for 2007. I'm going to sort that with the dealer, but meantime can someone please tell me how to operate the cruise control? I've found a little button under the stalk, and a thumb wheel on the top. I guess these do it, but how? Thanks BB

Edit- checked further, cruise control not fitted, nor ESP. Just a couple more things to sort with the dealer

Edited 27 November, 201114 yr by bryanb

I bought the 1.6 TDI CR 105bhp. The test drive convinced me that I could live with the DPF. It's a fantastic motor, and if the economy is anything like the figures in Honest John's true mpg I'll be well pleased. Just one problem at the moment, the handbook supplied with the car is for 2007. I'm going to sort that with the dealer, but meantime can someone please tell me how to operate the cruise control? I've found a little button under the stalk, and a thumb wheel on the top. I guess these do it, but how? Thanks BB

Edit- checked further, cruise control not fitted, nor ESP. Just a couple more things to sort with the dealer

At the top of the Roomster Forum you'll find a pinned topic "Official Roomster documentation available for download from SKODA AUTO a.s..". You should be able to download your manual from there. Edit: in fact you can click on that link

Edited 28 November, 201114 yr by Calomax

I've found a little button under the stalk, and a thumb wheel on the top.

Sounds like you have found the trip computer reset and the intermittent wiper speed controls.

At the top of the Roomster Forum you'll find a pinned topic "Official Roomster documentation available for download from SKODA AUTO a.s..". You should be able to download your manual from there. Edit: in fact you can click on that link

Many thanks, thats sorted the manual. Pity I can't download a cruise control and some ESP. Guess I'll have to come to some sort of agreement with the dealer as I'm sure they can't be retrofitted easily if at all.

Many thanks, thats sorted the manual. Pity I can't download a cruise control and some ESP. Guess I'll have to come to some sort of agreement with the dealer as I'm sure they can't be retrofitted easily if at all.

You should be able to retrofit cruise control. It would be a case of purchasing the stalk for the steering column and some VCDS coding. (there's a bit more to it than that I'm sure but in essesnce it should be straight forward)

You should be able to retrofit cruise control. It would be a case of purchasing the stalk for the steering column and some VCDS coding. (there's a bit more to it than that I'm sure but in essesnce it should be straight forward)

Thanks, the dealer has agreed to retrofit cruise control, plus free servicing to make up for missing ESP. I'm happy with that. Dealer's explanation for the discrepancies was that the used car details are prepared centrally by a third party company.