Hi Brisky peeps!

 

I'm looking at a roomster to replace my fun (which has been off the road a while and I have no time available to give the love it needs.. :( :( )

 

Budget is the lower end of the market and I think I can get:

 

Diesel (economy + power)

Cruise (must have imho)

Sunroof (everyone says good things about them!)

Ideally roofrails too...

Oh and a scout if possible!!!

 

I feel if I want everything I may be looking a while.. but is there anything else spec wise thats good to look for?

 

Also I'm not too sure what to look for when inspecting one.. obviously the EPC / CEL lights.. but anything else?

Are the wires to the rear hatch breaking a common problem?

 

Any advice greatly received thanks!

 

 

When I was looking the Scouts seemed to be more money than the standard Roomsters. Think the 1.9 diesels seemed to be the better engines in some ways. Roof bars, sunroof and cruise control will be nice to have but not essentials. Chances are they will mostly be higher mileage too but that isnt always a bad thing if they have been looked after correctly so look for service history.

Agreed on the 1.9 diesels over the 1.4, you gain almost nothing on mileage with the lower power one and the 1.9 is solid.  if not a scout then a Roomster 3 or a Roomster 2 with the options. Mine hasn't got rails, sunroof or cruise control but I'm happy with it. Check the gears, 1st to 2nd crunch on a quick upshift can be an issue, sometimes solved (as in my case) with a gearbox oil change but if not then needs new synchro. Bushes, cv joint protectors, bump stops - check they're in good condition. parts to replace are cheap but labor isn't, unless you do your own work. Don't know if any 1.9 Roomsters were DPF, but avoid those if they are around. My personal preference is for 1 owner cars with full fixed service history, reduces the chance of a nasty surprise.

I had a 4th gear selector break but that i'd put down to chance - doesn't seem a common problem.

In process of trading in my 1.9 se for a 1.6 scout. Se gets the sunroof, rear electric windows and park sensors over the scout. Think I'll miss the roof but nowt else. Scout gets a leather wheel which is nice. Retro fit cruise might be best bet but there are a few scare stories on this site about fitment. Good luck dude.... oh and my 1.9 was very reliable. Loved it. Great engine.