The Octavia was in for it's mot yesterday, so I was loaned a Roomster 2 1.9tdi in a fetching shade of 'Arctic Blue'

First impressions were plenty of space ( it swallowed my latest shipment of vino, without any problems ), and good all round vision, with a comfortable driving position.

The interior is pleasing, although the hard plastic steering wheel is a deifinate no no, and the seats are very firm, with poor lateral support, although comfy when your backside goes numb.

The radio/cd was better sounding than my Fabia, and Terry Wogan sounded even more melliflouos.

The handling was surprisingly good for such a tall car, with little body roll, and a direct steering input.

The best bit was the engine:D

Although I was the very first person to drive it, it was eager ( as it should be ) and with a very short throttle pedal travel, I can imagine when loosened up a bit, it will terrify some unsuspecting old man who has swapped from a much slower Berlingo etc.

I must say, that if I was in the market for such a vehicle, I would have one.

I agree that it looks a bit strange, but looks are subjective anyway ( the Fabia is not exactly pretty is it?)

Just my 2p's worth, G.

Nobody at all interested?

Sod you then, I wont do my exclusive review of the new bmw M5 then:finger:

Glad you liked it

Had one out just after they were launched 1.9tdi Roomster 3,

would consider one if the Fabia needed replacing.

Melliflouos?

Is that somewhere in Greece then?

Nobody at all interested?

Sod you then, I wont do my exclusive review of the new bmw M5 then:finger:

Classic

i'm waiting for your veyron review

My eldest son had the 1.9tdi roomster 3 as a courtesy car 2 weeks ago and he was impressed enough to to say he would seriously consider buying one.

So somebody agrees with you Mr G:D

Pete

I like Chips

Any issues with the MOT Graham?

For what they are, they are very commendable cars!

Any issues with the MOT Graham?

I suspect he would fail miserably :eek:

Hope the Octy does better

I too have a Roomster on loan (for 48 hours) whilst my Octy is being fettled.

Got the 1.9TDI Roomster 2. I must say nice little car. Checked out the rear seat room (I'm 6'3") and bags of space even with the driver's seat set for me. Ride and handling are pretty good although a bit understeery (only got the 15" wheels & I ought to check the tyre pressures). Sorry, being a bit critical as I like a sporty setup.

Cabin is good and the aircraft style windows a bit nifty. Comparing it with my wife's FIAT Doblo, driving position is not as high and cabin is not as spacious, but the panoramic roof would go a way to give a brighter cabin.

Height of the boot floor and loading lip is lower than Doblo, which would make it easier for my dog to jump into and I like the odment trays at the side of the boot over the wheel arches.

Overall a very 'nifty motor' with a unique style compared to other small hatch/mpv; I like it.