Hello from a new member. I'm considering buying a Roomster Scout. My two concerns are:

a) whether, once driven into my garage will I be able to get out? (I'm avg build, 5'8") garage width: 228 cms at the opening, 247 cms inside and;
b) two reviewers have complained that the clutch pedal is too close to the fascia. Just how bad is it for someone of 'average' build (and footwear!)? Thanks,

 

Dan

Hi Dan and welcome to Briskoda.  I consider my Roomster Scout the best car I have owned in more than 50 years of motoring.  Sadly I no longer have the Roomster but I had no problems driving it into my garage (210cm opening) and getting in & out of it (260cm between walls).  Roomster measures 169cm wide (190cm including door mirrors).

 

I am 6'0" and of of average build, and my biggest problem with the driving position was that I had to stretch to reach the steering wheel. At 5'8" you will sit closer to the steering wheel anyway, so I guess you won't have this problem.

 

One other point to note is that the seats in my Scout were slightly firmer than the seats in my SE. This, for me, made them hugely more comfortable.  Hope this helps.

 

Rob

 

 

Thanks for your reply / welcome Rob. 'Best car in 50 years of motoring' ! That's some recommendation and I'm looking forward even more to sourcing a late model Scout. Seems that it'll fit my garage and I'll probably be able to get in and out with not too much of a squeeze. At my 'mature' age seat comfort is important and I feared I might have to replace the seats from some other car (if that were at all possible). So it's reassuring that the seats are comfortable. All the best, Dan