3,000 Subscribers. Hard earned and well deserved. Good content, no waffle, no bad language, high standards which are diligently adhered to. You have given a lot of us hope and purpose. Thank you Sir. You are an absolute Gentleman.
Oh sir, we do waffle sometimes, but somehow 3,000 people seem to think that it is worthy of following, which does surprise me. We have been going a while, and have made something like 550 videos, but we are getting there. Glad you have been enjoying the videos!
I just purchased a Roomster 2014 with 26000 mileages only, my wife and I both like it so much. It is spacious, practical, and easy to drive! Thank you for your review.
This review came at a very strange time, as it was just after the second lockdown! Yes, very spacious, practical and easy car to live with, thank you for watching.
Great stuff sir. Takes me back to my car sales days when I had 2 of them as demonstrators. As per the name, the space was incredible, they held the road surprisingly well and I happily took them from Perth to London and back on holiday. You can see how the Yeti evolved from the Roomster too. I know Mr Coleman will disagree but I love a Skoda. Totally unpretentious, solidly built and controls exactly where you want them. Joyous!
Mr Coleman and I actually spoke about the Roomster today. He doesn't actually think that they are that bad! The control placements are absolutely amazing. They actually do drive and handle quite well, the slightly wider rear track seems to give good stability. Very easy to drive, especially with the DSG gearbox. They used the Varioflex seats in the Karoq we had on Tweed Jacket Reviews back in December too!
Congratulations on 3k subs Mr Lloyd very well deserved. I’m on my second Roomster exactly the same as your reviews done and in silver. Best car I’ve ever had. Managed to get three beehives in the rear with the seats removed. The only gripe I have is that the parcel shelf doesn’t cover the whole boot, and I have to use a blanket to bridge the small gap. These have a chain driven cambelt so no belt to worry about replacing every 5yrs. Please keep up the good work.
Thanks ever so much indeed, Malcolm! I completely understand why you like these cars. I would need a higher specification myself, but this would probably be fine for a lot of people. I could see from Liz's car that the parcel shelf''s lack of coverage would be a bit of a problem with the seats in quite a number of configurations!
You can buy a cheap "bridge" for the rear of the Roomster, I have one. It is black, clips onto the parcel shelf and the rear headrests. It works very well.
Thank you, sir! We actually hit it last night, then someone unsubscribed, hence why we are keeping the first episode of Sensible Secondhand Classics back, although we did get there again after this video went live. It's a very, very practical car, and I do like Skodas, so I couldn't agree with you more.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Skoda do a great job of appearing to a budget brand and a high quality product at the same time. Much like how Mercedes-Benz use to be with they're somewhat, somber and efficient interior designs, yet still retaining the alora quality and luxury.
@@paulie-Gualtieri. , yes, I would prefer one trim level up from this to get the cruise control, leather steering wheel and the leather seats, but apart from that, it does have almost everything one would need and a few things more. Everything is pretty good quality for the price, especially given what these can be picked up for these days!
Nice review! Never much liked the styling of the mark 2 Fabia but the Roomster looks good. These would make great minicabs. I remember getting into a Berlingo taxi once after a boozy night out and I was impressed. Like a smaller version of the traditional black cab & perfect for airport runs.
Oh sir, this would be an excellent minicab in a city, you are right! The Berlingo is a bit bigger than one of these, but the principle is much the same, of course.
Deja vu . Here’s to the next 3K , I’ve followed you since well under 1000 subscribers. Enjoyed watching the channel grow Sensible Secondhand Classics will be a great addition.
Oh sir, you certainly have! We have kept it going through some quite unprecedented times. We hit 1,000 on 31/1/2020 and then everything sort of changed, didn't it? Sensible Secondhand Classics will have its first episode air on Friday!
Thank you ever so much indeed, sir! Glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more to come, filming more videos next week, of course. A couple of little treats to release before then too, of course.
Thanks ever so much indeed for watching! Sorry to hear that your car was written off, glad you managed to find a suitable replacement, funny how it is exactly the same age and specification as this one.
Owned a fully loaded Roomster Scout for 9 years here in Bermuda with a 30 mph speed limit. Put 40,000 miles on it and totally loved it. Very comfortable, spacious and reliable. Just traded for a Kia EV, goodbye to gasoline at over $6 per gallon. Running on sunshine thanks to solar power.
Oh wow! That is fascinating, didn't realise that Bermuda was a market for Skoda. An electric car probably does make sense on an island like Bermuda. I am sure that the Roomster must have acquitted itself very well over that nine years of ownership. Thank you ever so much indeed for watching!
A nice sensible review, thanks! That particular engine (1.3 - 4 cylinder 105hp turbo) does have a chain only rather than a belt. I agree about cruise control. I'm about to buy a 2012 for my daughter in SR trim and I will be adding this for her. You can retro-fit cruise control on most VAG cars provided the original spec is high enough (which SR should be) Some very basic models might need an upgrade of one of the electronic 'boxes'. To add cruise control requires new indicator and wiper stalks, a new loom and some reprogramming. The loom for the Roomster is no longer available from Skoda but it should be found elsewhere with persistence. The parts come to about £180.
Yes, it has been a long time since I filmed this. I may be able to have a go in a manual one soon, actually. The later ones have a different 1.2 engine from memory. It is good that, if you are quite determined, you can add cruise control to the higher specification versions if you like.
If there is a more apt name than this then I have not come across it. Renault 21 Savanna possibly. My Brother, who is an MOT Tester, bought a 2011 Skoda Fabia Scout Estate for his wife and she and indeed he absolutely loves it. It is also this same colour, it is 6 Speed manual with cruise control. Yes, it does have an engine. He adapted a small table so that it mounts onto the rear of the car with the tailgate up. He and his wife can sit on the bumper and have their picnic completely under cover. The Definitive Sensible Second Hand Car. Excellent. Well done Liz, clever choice, I hope you get many more years from this Roomster.
I think you are right, sir! The estate version of the 21 was known as the Nevada on the Continent for some reason, but they also have a lot of space in that state.... The Fabia Estates are certainly cars I recommend. Why are all the Skodas I have recently tested this sort of colour? Thank you for your self censorship too, it is much appreciated on this channel!
Strange that you haven't seen one of these if they actually made them in Russia, sir! They are pretty good for the money, I must admit. Thank you again for watching, Mr Woollard!
Sensible Skoda at its most sensible. You don't often see these, in fact the Yeti seems more popular. Both are extremely practical with those clever rear seats and high roofline. That particular car must feel huge inside with that glass roof.
Oh yes, it's hard to get more sensible than one of these. If you sit in the back with the blinds retracted, the car feels like a minibus, it seems enormous! The practicality is almost second to none, cars like this don't quite exist any more, they tend to have been replaced by crossovers or van conversions...
Yes, a lot of people do really like these. They finished production in 2015, so the navigation system wouldn't be great these days, but certainly they were available with a beige leather interior and cruise control!
Yes indeed i have a navigation system in my 2012 prius. And it’s so dated that it’s looks like a atari video game, but the screen on the dashboard makes gives it a more luxury look. So yes. For me this car with an leather interior this automatic transmission leather steeringwheel and cruisecontrol. This car is just perfect for me
@@jdnrotterdam2150 , there should be some of these available in Holland, I imagine. Yes, the SE Plus would be very more likely to come with a leather interior, cruise control and a non-plastic steering wheel...
I had a Roomster 3 TDI for 4 years. used it to transport my work gear from Surrey to Munich and Stuttgart often. Up an down Autobahns at 125mph, reliable as clockwork and practicle as hell! Loved that wee Roomy. My Daughter never has forgiven me for selling it for my Rapid. I did manage to get my boys Cabin bed into it too. My Daughter wants one as her first car! Possible Cult car????
Thanks ever so much indeed for watching! These are excellent cars, and I have heard mostly good things about the reliability. Not surprised you loved yours. We had a facelift Mark IV Toledo (the Rapid's sister car) until July 2020, and I actually really liked it. It was in the first video we ever put on the channel! I think we will be doing my uncle's Rapid Spaceback on Sensible Secondhand Reviews at some point... They aren't quite the same as a Roomster, though, are they?
We have a bit more of a budget than No Budget Reviews, so we have a separate microphone, better editing and a theme tune, but it's certainly not a large budget! Glad you enjoyed the video.
A bit off my radar so I wouldn't even have thought about buying one, but his appears to be a extremely practical and well designed vehicle. The fact that it is a bit of a 'left field' choice only increases its appeal. A more interesting VAG alternative to the staid VW Polo I think.
Yes, it is a bit left field, and we very much enjoy that about it! The Polo is a bit staid, but they aren't bad. I prefer the Ibiza and the Fabia for some reason, I like this one too. Glad you enjoyed it, sir!
Thank you ever so much indeed, Michael! We have a lot of other reviews on the channel, including a Skoda Superb, which will be on the Sensible Secondhand Reviews playlist. I hope that your viewing goes really well, quite a different car from an E46!
Yes indeed, it was filmed in Eastleigh. Hope you are happy with your new car, I will have to refrain from mentioning the engine on the channel, though!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting It would be a fitting tribute for your long suffering wife to appear in fridays live stream to celebrate your 3k subs.Although I can’t make the stream-I always play the video afterwards 👍👍
@@depechem0demusic , sadly sir, I will be at a hotel on the Greater London boundary because I am doing a job there the next morning, so delayed gratification is the order of the day once again!
Cracking review Sir, cannot fault a Skoda on our third Fabia and have never let us down, I have always wanted a Roomster but my wife has not been keen on the looks of them, maybe one day.... And well done on 3k subs
It is a funny looking car from some angles, but the rear access is just unbelievable, for example. I know no other car like it! I have yet to do a Mark II Fabia, but I have done the other versions and they are very hard to beat as an ownership proposition. Thank you again for watching, the first episode of Sensible Secondhand Classics will air in a couple of days.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting funnily enough out on a essential trip to the shops tonigjt I was behind a Roomster, and the right colour with tints and wider wheels really suit it and make it a bit meaner, always wanted the scout version. Looking forward to the next review.
@@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain , the Scout version does have some appeal, doesn't it? I would prefer some different wheels from these standard SE specification ones, but I think this mid range car does still appeal to people who favour practicality above everything else, and just need something uncomplicated. Liz, the owner, absolutely loves it!
It's actually a tricky question, as the 1.2 TSI engine changed part of the way through production, but I think that they are belt driven engines, whether they are the earlier or later type.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting thank you, I believe I have some investigation to do. I binge watch your video on the Skoda Roomster, very good insight into the car 🚗👍
Very practical car, similar idea to the Peugeot Partner/Rifter or Citroen Berlingo multi space, and give you an alternative to buying french. I haven’t seen many of these tbh, I’m wondering if the SUV market has anything to do with that.🤔 Certainly a vehicle I’d consider buying in the future.
I think at the prices they are now available, these must be worth considering to replace a number of MPVs which were on the market at the time. The Yeti was a lot more popular at the time, but has higher running costs. You are right about the SUV revolution...
An excellent vehicle Joseph, though like many skodas from this era the interior is a bit uninspiring. Some strange anomalies is specification for 2011, like having luxuries like a panoramic sunroof, electric rear windows and rear parking sensors as standard but no leather steering wheel. To my knowledge this is a chain cam engine, and this was the case until the Tsi became Euro6 compliant around 2015.
Yes, a strange specification on this particular car, I would prefer the SE Plus, I think. That would make the interior a bit nicer! The 1.2 TSI continued until about 2017, they may have changed the design of it in 2015 for Euro VI, as you say. Thanks again for watching, sir!
Hey there, thank you for this video. I am in the process of purchasing a 2011 Skoda Roomster Scout 1.2 S-A and I am really excited because I have always wanted one. Your video gave really good insight about specific features of the car. Any advice about the care and maintenance of the car?
Thank you for watching and commenting! I don't have a mechanic's channel really, so I don't have specific advice about care or maintenance of the car, there may be some other videos on this car on TH-cam from people who actually work on them. They are generally pretty reliable if the scheduled maintenance on them is carried out in good time.
It’s amazing how many of these I’ve seen since seeing you had one of these in review. It’s a Skoda where do you start? This the Yeti etc great vehicles built for a purpose with VWG powertrains, I’m also very fond of the early Skoda 130R Rapide also that animal the Kodiaq vRS, thank you Joseph.
Well, it is funny how many suddenly appear when you suddenly look out for them, isn't it? The Yeti has a similarly practical no-nonsense mindset, it is easy to see why people love them. I remember your Kodiaq vRS review!
Are they ok with higher mileage as am looking at one with 170k but seller says it takes quite a few goes to restart after engine is warmed up you hear of this pls???
Are the front seats in those higher than in a fabia? It's one of the considerations I have to make because my mum struggles to get up from normal height seats.
The rear seats are a little bit higher (although ridiculously easy to access) the front ones are more of a standard height, but could be a bit higher than a normal car. Certainly, the access on this is almost second to none for a car of its size.
Thank you ever so much indeed for watching! Yes, at current prices, they are actually something of a bargain. It actually drove far better than I was expecting too.
Sensible, practical, versatile. Probably an excellent buy..... .... but I’ve never been able to get over the looks. It looks like Homer Simpson designed it. But I suspect it is a marmite car. I have always thought all VW group engines were belt driven and had to be changed every.... 4 years?
Thank you, sir! Yes, styling not to everyone's taste, maybe just buy a normal Fabia? Not all Volkswagen engines have cambelts. Later research suggest this has a chain engine, as did the earlier 1.4 normally aspirated petrol in the pre-facelift Roomsters.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Ah yes sir, my goldfish - what car are we buying this week - brain, had me looking at VW Golfs with the 1.4 turbo introduced around 2013-14. One of the reviews said “with the all new belt driven engines” so I think the newer small turbos need cambelt changes.
@@colinhicks4174 , you are absolutely right! They modified the 1.4 TSI of this type to take a cambelt for Euro VI emissions regulations. The engine we had in our Toledo definitely had the famous "wet" timing belt!
Of anybody wants a diesel emgine the 1.9 TDI is the best by only 105 bhp compared to the 2.0 TDI but the 1.9 is the most reliable. You can always map it
Ultra Low Emission Zones, diesel particulate filters, massive crash in new sales, Clean Air Zones, political interference and all kinds of other reasons. We have been talking about this on the channel for over three years now.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I am a newbie, kinda sorta. I bought my Automatic diesel c4 grand picasso 2008 in 2013 and like the the economy of diesel. I found my car quiet and very comfortable as tall, rotund man. I find more modern cars cramped and uncomfortable. I use my car, rather like a van, but it is now too expensive to fix. 2nd hand prices for automatic cars that fit me, and my needs are both uncommon and expensive
@@G7VFY , yes, secondhand car prices are very expensive at the moment. I am afraid that we have T-shirts now with the slogan "We Don't Talk About Diesels On This Channel", so I will have to stick to the rules, I am afraid. Not a massive fan of the C4 Picassos for the reasons you have mentioned, sadly, they tend not to be very reliable, which is a shame, as they are very spacious.
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3,000 Subscribers. Hard earned and well deserved. Good content, no waffle, no bad language, high standards which are diligently adhered to. You have given a lot of us hope and purpose. Thank you Sir. You are an absolute Gentleman.
Oh sir, we do waffle sometimes, but somehow 3,000 people seem to think that it is worthy of following, which does surprise me. We have been going a while, and have made something like 550 videos, but we are getting there. Glad you have been enjoying the videos!
I just purchased a Roomster 2014 with 26000 mileages only, my wife and I both like it so much. It is spacious, practical, and easy to drive! Thank you for your review.
This review came at a very strange time, as it was just after the second lockdown! Yes, very spacious, practical and easy car to live with, thank you for watching.
Great stuff sir. Takes me back to my car sales days when I had 2 of them as demonstrators. As per the name, the space was incredible, they held the road surprisingly well and I happily took them from Perth to London and back on holiday. You can see how the Yeti evolved from the Roomster too.
I know Mr Coleman will disagree but I love a Skoda. Totally unpretentious, solidly built and controls exactly where you want them. Joyous!
Mr Coleman and I actually spoke about the Roomster today. He doesn't actually think that they are that bad! The control placements are absolutely amazing.
They actually do drive and handle quite well, the slightly wider rear track seems to give good stability. Very easy to drive, especially with the DSG gearbox. They used the Varioflex seats in the Karoq we had on Tweed Jacket Reviews back in December too!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting wahay we have found a VW group car that Mr Coleman approves of.
@@alansimpson835 , I don't know, sir, he didn't officially say that.
Congratulations on 3k subs Mr Lloyd very well deserved. I’m on my second Roomster exactly the same as your reviews done and in silver. Best car I’ve ever had. Managed to get three beehives in the rear with the seats removed. The only gripe I have is that the parcel shelf doesn’t cover the whole boot, and I have to use a blanket to bridge the small gap. These have a chain driven cambelt so no belt to worry about replacing every 5yrs. Please keep up the good work.
Thanks ever so much indeed, Malcolm! I completely understand why you like these cars. I would need a higher specification myself, but this would probably be fine for a lot of people. I could see from Liz's car that the parcel shelf''s lack of coverage would be a bit of a problem with the seats in quite a number of configurations!
You can buy a cheap "bridge" for the rear of the Roomster, I have one. It is black, clips onto the parcel shelf and the rear headrests. It works very well.
Congratulations from your favourite subscriber on hitting 3 thousand subs-Very well deserved-onwards and upwards to 4K sir!!!!!!
Thank you, sir! The 3,000 Subscriber Special should be up in a couple of days.
Excellent review MR Lloyd, always liked these, comfortable and useful little tool of a car, Congratulations on hitting 3K.
Thank you, sir! We actually hit it last night, then someone unsubscribed, hence why we are keeping the first episode of Sensible Secondhand Classics back, although we did get there again after this video went live. It's a very, very practical car, and I do like Skodas, so I couldn't agree with you more.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting
Skoda do a great job of appearing to a budget brand and a high quality product at the same time. Much like how Mercedes-Benz use to be with they're somewhat, somber and efficient interior designs, yet still retaining the alora quality and luxury.
@@paulie-Gualtieri. , yes, I would prefer one trim level up from this to get the cruise control, leather steering wheel and the leather seats, but apart from that, it does have almost everything one would need and a few things more. Everything is pretty good quality for the price, especially given what these can be picked up for these days!
Very practical car it got a lot of praises when it was released, congrats on 3k subs, doesnt seem that long ago when you got 1k.
We got to 1,000 on 31/1/2020. Then things...changed! The Roomster is indeed an excellent car, even Mr Coleman sort of agrees.
Nice review! Never much liked the styling of the mark 2 Fabia but the Roomster looks good.
These would make great minicabs. I remember getting into a Berlingo taxi once after a boozy night out and I was impressed. Like a smaller version of the traditional black cab & perfect for airport runs.
Oh sir, this would be an excellent minicab in a city, you are right! The Berlingo is a bit bigger than one of these, but the principle is much the same, of course.
Deja vu . Here’s to the next 3K , I’ve followed you since well under 1000 subscribers. Enjoyed watching the channel grow Sensible Secondhand Classics will be a great addition.
Oh sir, you certainly have! We have kept it going through some quite unprecedented times. We hit 1,000 on 31/1/2020 and then everything sort of changed, didn't it? Sensible Secondhand Classics will have its first episode air on Friday!
Quality video as ever Mr. Lloyd! Just noticed you smashed 3k subs. Well done, hopefully plenty more to come!
Thank you ever so much indeed, sir! Glad you enjoyed it. Plenty more to come, filming more videos next week, of course. A couple of little treats to release before then too, of course.
The Roomster is possibly the only car that you actually need. I’ve just bought a 2011SE to replace the Roomster 3 that was written off a few weeks ago
Thanks ever so much indeed for watching! Sorry to hear that your car was written off, glad you managed to find a suitable replacement, funny how it is exactly the same age and specification as this one.
Owned a fully loaded Roomster Scout for 9 years here in Bermuda with a 30 mph speed limit. Put 40,000 miles on it and totally loved it. Very comfortable, spacious and reliable. Just traded for a Kia EV, goodbye to gasoline at over $6 per gallon. Running on sunshine thanks to solar power.
Oh wow! That is fascinating, didn't realise that Bermuda was a market for Skoda. An electric car probably does make sense on an island like Bermuda. I am sure that the Roomster must have acquitted itself very well over that nine years of ownership. Thank you ever so much indeed for watching!
A nice sensible review, thanks! That particular engine (1.3 - 4 cylinder 105hp turbo) does have a chain only rather than a belt.
I agree about cruise control. I'm about to buy a 2012 for my daughter in SR trim and I will be adding this for her. You can retro-fit cruise control on most VAG cars provided the original spec is high enough (which SR should be) Some very basic models might need an upgrade of one of the electronic 'boxes'. To add cruise control requires new indicator and wiper stalks, a new loom and some reprogramming. The loom for the Roomster is no longer available from Skoda but it should be found elsewhere with persistence. The parts come to about £180.
Yes, it has been a long time since I filmed this. I may be able to have a go in a manual one soon, actually. The later ones have a different 1.2 engine from memory. It is good that, if you are quite determined, you can add cruise control to the higher specification versions if you like.
I have a little Vroomster,,, best car I've ever had and I have had a few.. I love it!
Thanks ever so much indeed for watching! I hope that you enjoyed the video.
If there is a more apt name than this then I have not come across it. Renault 21 Savanna possibly. My Brother, who is an MOT Tester, bought a 2011 Skoda Fabia Scout Estate for his wife and she and indeed he absolutely loves it. It is also this same colour, it is 6 Speed manual with cruise control. Yes, it does have an engine. He adapted a small table so that it mounts onto the rear of the car with the tailgate up. He and his wife can sit on the bumper and have their picnic completely under cover.
The Definitive Sensible Second Hand Car. Excellent. Well done Liz, clever choice, I hope you get many more years from this Roomster.
I think you are right, sir! The estate version of the 21 was known as the Nevada on the Continent for some reason, but they also have a lot of space in that state.... The Fabia Estates are certainly cars I recommend. Why are all the Skodas I have recently tested this sort of colour? Thank you for your self censorship too, it is much appreciated on this channel!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting 😂😂. Cannot be letting standards drop.
@@seancooke4127 , indeed, sir!
Another great car Review. I don’t think I have seen one of these in person :) looks very nice. Congrats on 3k
Strange that you haven't seen one of these if they actually made them in Russia, sir! They are pretty good for the money, I must admit. Thank you again for watching, Mr Woollard!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I will probably see them everywhere now lol. I usually see the yeti everywhere lol
@@mattsbeamer , you probably will, sir!
Sensible Skoda at its most sensible. You don't often see these, in fact the Yeti seems more popular. Both are extremely practical with those clever rear seats and high roofline.
That particular car must feel huge inside with that glass roof.
Oh yes, it's hard to get more sensible than one of these. If you sit in the back with the blinds retracted, the car feels like a minibus, it seems enormous! The practicality is almost second to none, cars like this don't quite exist any more, they tend to have been replaced by crossovers or van conversions...
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Yes I've noticed and I find that a little saddening.
@@markonmotoring , it's just one of those things, most of it is just hard work and perseverance!
Look.. i know i am a weird man. But I truly like this car! Enough room for my British shorthair and all his materialistic items.
Imagine this car. With leather seats. A good navigation system. And cruisecontrol. It’s just perfect
Yes, a lot of people do really like these. They finished production in 2015, so the navigation system wouldn't be great these days, but certainly they were available with a beige leather interior and cruise control!
Yes indeed i have a navigation system in my 2012 prius. And it’s so dated that it’s looks like a atari video game, but the screen on the dashboard makes gives it a more luxury look. So yes. For me this car with an leather interior this automatic transmission leather steeringwheel and cruisecontrol. This car is just perfect for me
Maybe take the original audi system out and put a aftermarket navigation system with Bluetooth in it. That looks like it belong in the dashboard.
@@jdnrotterdam2150 , there should be some of these available in Holland, I imagine. Yes, the SE Plus would be very more likely to come with a leather interior, cruise control and a non-plastic steering wheel...
I had a Roomster 3 TDI for 4 years. used it to transport my work gear from Surrey to Munich and Stuttgart often. Up an down Autobahns at 125mph, reliable as clockwork and practicle as hell! Loved that wee Roomy. My Daughter never has forgiven me for selling it for my Rapid. I did manage to get my boys Cabin bed into it too. My Daughter wants one as her first car! Possible Cult car????
Thanks ever so much indeed for watching! These are excellent cars, and I have heard mostly good things about the reliability. Not surprised you loved yours. We had a facelift Mark IV Toledo (the Rapid's sister car) until July 2020, and I actually really liked it. It was in the first video we ever put on the channel! I think we will be doing my uncle's Rapid Spaceback on Sensible Secondhand Reviews at some point... They aren't quite the same as a Roomster, though, are they?
"We do not have the highest budget in the World" correct, we don't have a budget at all😂😂. Great video and Good morning.
We have a bit more of a budget than No Budget Reviews, so we have a separate microphone, better editing and a theme tune, but it's certainly not a large budget! Glad you enjoyed the video.
A bit off my radar so I wouldn't even have thought about buying one, but his appears to be a extremely practical and well designed vehicle. The fact that it is a bit of a 'left field' choice only increases its appeal. A more interesting VAG alternative to the staid VW Polo I think.
Yes, it is a bit left field, and we very much enjoy that about it! The Polo is a bit staid, but they aren't bad. I prefer the Ibiza and the Fabia for some reason, I like this one too. Glad you enjoyed it, sir!
Great review! First time watching your channel and I really like your style. I'm off to look at Roomster tomorrow to replace my BMW E46 coupé....
Thank you ever so much indeed, Michael! We have a lot of other reviews on the channel, including a Skoda Superb, which will be on the Sensible Secondhand Reviews playlist. I hope that your viewing goes really well, quite a different car from an E46!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting if I happen to win the lottery I'll keep both Lloyd...
Yes, I see what you mean!
Went past my old college at Barton Peveril :) just got a 1.4 diesel.
Yes indeed, it was filmed in Eastleigh. Hope you are happy with your new car, I will have to refrain from mentioning the engine on the channel, though!
I think having gorgeous scantily clad women floating about it the background of your live streams has bolstered interest in the channel 😍😍
My lady wife has just read your comment and was mildly amused, sir!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting It would be a fitting tribute for your long suffering wife to appear in fridays live stream to celebrate your 3k subs.Although I can’t make the stream-I always play the video afterwards 👍👍
@@depechem0demusic , sadly sir, I will be at a hotel on the Greater London boundary because I am doing a job there the next morning, so delayed gratification is the order of the day once again!
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Or at least that’s what your wife thinks wink wink nod nod-hey sir!!!!!!😉😉😉
I am afraid, sir, that if I go on a secret mission, I cannot reveal the exact details to anyone...
congrats on the 3k joseph the only way is up
Thanks ever so much indeed, sir!
Cracking review Sir, cannot fault a Skoda on our third Fabia and have never let us down, I have always wanted a Roomster but my wife has not been keen on the looks of them, maybe one day....
And well done on 3k subs
It is a funny looking car from some angles, but the rear access is just unbelievable, for example. I know no other car like it! I have yet to do a Mark II Fabia, but I have done the other versions and they are very hard to beat as an ownership proposition. Thank you again for watching, the first episode of Sensible Secondhand Classics will air in a couple of days.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting funnily enough out on a essential trip to the shops tonigjt I was behind a Roomster, and the right colour with tints and wider wheels really suit it and make it a bit meaner, always wanted the scout version. Looking forward to the next review.
@@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain , the Scout version does have some appeal, doesn't it? I would prefer some different wheels from these standard SE specification ones, but I think this mid range car does still appeal to people who favour practicality above everything else, and just need something uncomplicated. Liz, the owner, absolutely loves it!
Maybe you could do a Sensible Secondhand review of a Mk2 Vauxhall Zafira ot a No Budget review of a Mk1 Zafira
Well, it depends if I get offered one, sir! I did two Astra Hs on Tweed Jacket Reviews, one belonged to my father-in-law and one was ours.
Another top review.
Thank you very much indeed! I had almost forgotten that I filmed it, to be honest.
Hi just a quick question, does this model Roomster have a cam belt or a chain?
It's actually a tricky question, as the 1.2 TSI engine changed part of the way through production, but I think that they are belt driven engines, whether they are the earlier or later type.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting thank you, I believe I have some investigation to do. I binge watch your video on the Skoda Roomster, very good insight into the car 🚗👍
@@debbieannisaacs2778 , no problem at all, we have lots more videos on the channel which you may enjoy too!
Very practical car, similar idea to the Peugeot Partner/Rifter or Citroen Berlingo multi space, and give you an alternative to buying french.
I haven’t seen many of these tbh, I’m wondering if the SUV market has anything to do with that.🤔
Certainly a vehicle I’d consider buying in the future.
I think at the prices they are now available, these must be worth considering to replace a number of MPVs which were on the market at the time. The Yeti was a lot more popular at the time, but has higher running costs. You are right about the SUV revolution...
Congratulations, bro!
Thank you ever so much indeed, Mr Franks!
An excellent vehicle Joseph, though like many skodas from this era the interior is a bit uninspiring. Some strange anomalies is specification for 2011, like having luxuries like a panoramic sunroof, electric rear windows and rear parking sensors as standard but no leather steering wheel. To my knowledge this is a chain cam engine, and this was the case until the Tsi became Euro6 compliant around 2015.
Yes, a strange specification on this particular car, I would prefer the SE Plus, I think. That would make the interior a bit nicer! The 1.2 TSI continued until about 2017, they may have changed the design of it in 2015 for Euro VI, as you say. Thanks again for watching, sir!
I love my little Roomster.
They are pretty good, aren't they? Thank you very much indeed for watching.
Hey there, thank you for this video. I am in the process of purchasing a 2011 Skoda Roomster Scout 1.2 S-A and I am really excited because I have always wanted one. Your video gave really good insight about specific features of the car. Any advice about the care and maintenance of the car?
Thank you for watching and commenting! I don't have a mechanic's channel really, so I don't have specific advice about care or maintenance of the car, there may be some other videos on this car on TH-cam from people who actually work on them. They are generally pretty reliable if the scheduled maintenance on them is carried out in good time.
It’s amazing how many of these I’ve seen since seeing you had one of these in review. It’s a Skoda where do you start? This the Yeti etc great vehicles built for a purpose with VWG powertrains, I’m also very fond of the early Skoda 130R Rapide also that animal the Kodiaq vRS, thank you Joseph.
Well, it is funny how many suddenly appear when you suddenly look out for them, isn't it? The Yeti has a similarly practical no-nonsense mindset, it is easy to see why people love them. I remember your Kodiaq vRS review!
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Are they ok with higher mileage as am looking at one with 170k but seller says it takes quite a few goes to restart after engine is warmed up you hear of this pls???
That doesn't sound worth considering at all, to be honest...
@@lloydvehicleconsulting thank you!
I would just buy something else.
Are the front seats in those higher than in a fabia? It's one of the considerations I have to make because my mum struggles to get up from normal height seats.
The rear seats are a little bit higher (although ridiculously easy to access) the front ones are more of a standard height, but could be a bit higher than a normal car. Certainly, the access on this is almost second to none for a car of its size.
Thank you Mr. Lloyd.
Certainly a car worth considering.
Thank you ever so much indeed for watching! Yes, at current prices, they are actually something of a bargain. It actually drove far better than I was expecting too.
Sensible, practical, versatile. Probably an excellent buy.....
.... but I’ve never been able to get over the looks. It looks like Homer Simpson designed it. But I suspect it is a marmite car.
I have always thought all VW group engines were belt driven and had to be changed every.... 4 years?
Thank you, sir! Yes, styling not to everyone's taste, maybe just buy a normal Fabia? Not all Volkswagen engines have cambelts. Later research suggest this has a chain engine, as did the earlier 1.4 normally aspirated petrol in the pre-facelift Roomsters.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting Ah yes sir, my goldfish - what car are we buying this week - brain, had me looking at VW Golfs with the 1.4 turbo introduced around 2013-14. One of the reviews said “with the all new belt driven engines” so I think the newer small turbos need cambelt changes.
@@colinhicks4174 , you are absolutely right! They modified the 1.4 TSI of this type to take a cambelt for Euro VI emissions regulations. The engine we had in our Toledo definitely had the famous "wet" timing belt!
The 1, 2, and 3 trim levels name sounds like a Kia trim level range
Exactly, I have always thought that. They got rid of the trim structure after the facelift.
Of anybody wants a diesel emgine the 1.9 TDI is the best by only 105 bhp compared to the 2.0 TDI but the 1.9 is the most reliable. You can always map it
It may be sir, but we don't talk about them on this channel, do we?
Whats wrong with diesel, is this the VW emissions thing?
Ultra Low Emission Zones, diesel particulate filters, massive crash in new sales, Clean Air Zones, political interference and all kinds of other reasons. We have been talking about this on the channel for over three years now.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting I am a newbie, kinda sorta. I bought my Automatic diesel c4 grand picasso 2008 in 2013 and like the the economy of diesel. I found my car quiet and very comfortable as tall, rotund man. I find more modern cars cramped and uncomfortable. I use my car, rather like a van, but it is now too expensive to fix. 2nd hand prices for automatic cars that fit me, and my needs are both uncommon and expensive
@@G7VFY , yes, secondhand car prices are very expensive at the moment. I am afraid that we have T-shirts now with the slogan "We Don't Talk About Diesels On This Channel", so I will have to stick to the rules, I am afraid. Not a massive fan of the C4 Picassos for the reasons you have mentioned, sadly, they tend not to be very reliable, which is a shame, as they are very spacious.
I think they really should have sold it as a van
They did! It was called the Praktik, but not sold over here. I think that I mentioned it at some point.
@@lloydvehicleconsulting no I meant that they should have sold the van version in the UK I just forgot to write that
Excellent sir! I agree, instead we got the Felicia Fun a few years earlier, but no proper van...
@@lloydvehicleconsulting the Felicia Fun would be an interesting view
@@terrificspokesman7416 , it would be if I could actually find one!
That looks a nice vehicle 🚗 but an advert less than 2 minutes in poor show 👎🏽
I am really sorry, but I don't have any control over where TH-cam place their adverts.