RE: Skoda Roomster Scout | Shed of the Week
Discussion
houseofbroon said:
I had a 1.2tsi for a couple of years. The three individually removeable back seats are great and you can load bikes in the boot, much roomier than a Yeti.
Ideal for tip runs, dog transport, and mountain bikes. Probably cheaper than a 5-seat Touran (or was, at least). Bought by people who want function over form, and don't care what others think.
My dad test drove a Yeti; I quite liked it as it would have suited him perfectly, but he was determined not to like it, so he didn't. I think it was down to badge snobbery, which is stupid (and I told him so as we were getting back into his Seat).
I said that last week's Accord was Shed of the Year. I stand by that, but this is a close second. Looks like excellent value for money, a shed that could keep going for years. There's nothing so permanent as a temporary stop-gap.
As others have said, the "zero f*cks given" approach is glorious. Especially to car (and possibly general) snobs who lap up the latest VAG copy-and-paste output but find a Civic Type R "challenging" to look at.
As others have said, the "zero f*cks given" approach is glorious. Especially to car (and possibly general) snobs who lap up the latest VAG copy-and-paste output but find a Civic Type R "challenging" to look at.
This is one of those weird cars I sort of can't help but want to transport the dog and the bike around in. Almost like those cool Transits and Transporters outdoors people drive at those MTB tracks but for poor people, and having driven the Transit and Transporter I found both flawed and definitely wouldn't spend the money on one of those.
I have fallen foul 3 times previously with the Berlingo and once with the Combo. I admire their functionality, but then I buy one and realize as comfortable as the ride is, the front seats aren't, when the rear seats are folded it's more difficult to transport a bike in there than an estate car, and my left knee hits the dashboard console area. Oh, and I look like a paedo. I gave the last one I had to my sister as it was a 'good one' who had just had a baby and it is good for that role with the sliding doors (parked on the street in London) and large boot area for pushchairs etc.
The Combo was more comfortable but it feels too low to drive in with the huge headspace above you although I had the LPG 1.6 petrol version that felt very quick and cost nothing to run. The 3rd Berlingo was a van, not the MPV, and I went down to San Sebastian in Spain but stopped off at a campsite near Paris before picking a mate up from the airport and thought I could sleep in the back. You can't, the doors have to be open for your feet to dangle out of and there was a horrendous thunderstorm.
I currently have a 2004 C5 estate with the 2.2hdi auto which is like driving a waterbed, it is ridiculously long so the bike fits in without having to fold it like origami, the boot is so big I lose the dog, and it cost less than a deposit for the aforementioned cool/outdoors/adventure Transit or Transporter with the obligatory Hawaiian flowers hanging from the mirror.
So in a nutshell, yes, I would probably give this a go, then swap it again for an estate car which in my experience seem to be more versatile and useful than the small vans (although I haven't ever needed one for a 'work role'). It wouldn't look so awkward if it was all black, the rear windows were tinted and generally, it looks pretty good inside and probably quite comfortable to drive.
I have fallen foul 3 times previously with the Berlingo and once with the Combo. I admire their functionality, but then I buy one and realize as comfortable as the ride is, the front seats aren't, when the rear seats are folded it's more difficult to transport a bike in there than an estate car, and my left knee hits the dashboard console area. Oh, and I look like a paedo. I gave the last one I had to my sister as it was a 'good one' who had just had a baby and it is good for that role with the sliding doors (parked on the street in London) and large boot area for pushchairs etc.
The Combo was more comfortable but it feels too low to drive in with the huge headspace above you although I had the LPG 1.6 petrol version that felt very quick and cost nothing to run. The 3rd Berlingo was a van, not the MPV, and I went down to San Sebastian in Spain but stopped off at a campsite near Paris before picking a mate up from the airport and thought I could sleep in the back. You can't, the doors have to be open for your feet to dangle out of and there was a horrendous thunderstorm.
I currently have a 2004 C5 estate with the 2.2hdi auto which is like driving a waterbed, it is ridiculously long so the bike fits in without having to fold it like origami, the boot is so big I lose the dog, and it cost less than a deposit for the aforementioned cool/outdoors/adventure Transit or Transporter with the obligatory Hawaiian flowers hanging from the mirror.
So in a nutshell, yes, I would probably give this a go, then swap it again for an estate car which in my experience seem to be more versatile and useful than the small vans (although I haven't ever needed one for a 'work role'). It wouldn't look so awkward if it was all black, the rear windows were tinted and generally, it looks pretty good inside and probably quite comfortable to drive.
Good god, just no. This is a proper geriatric wagon.
I bet it smells of wee / Worther’s Originals inside. It’s even in a proper old person shade of blue.
My dislike of this has nothing to do with the badge (I had an Octavia for four years and it was a great car). I just think it’s an awful looking thing.
I bet it smells of wee / Worther’s Originals inside. It’s even in a proper old person shade of blue.
My dislike of this has nothing to do with the badge (I had an Octavia for four years and it was a great car). I just think it’s an awful looking thing.
Edited by Court_S on Friday 5th March 10:46
Quadcamboy said:
Perfect MTB wagon/track slag towcar for me.
That makes no sense to me. If I'm driving somewhere to ride there tends to be decent roads on the way so I'd prefer something enjoyable rather than a rattly diesel. Does it even have the capability to tow even a trailer with a Seven on it?Court_S said:
Deranged Rover said:
It still looks like an unholy conglomeration of two different cars designed by two different people who never spoke to each other.
I’m just glad someone at Skoda realised this and got it right with the Yeti.
The Superb of this era was the same too.I’m just glad someone at Skoda realised this and got it right with the Yeti.
Have virtually the same model and engine, the PD for over a year as main car. My 1st PD engine, drives surprisingly well. Handling not bad at all, carries speed through faster bends quite well.
Rear seats incredibly versatile as said, great for DIY stuff and tip runs.
My intention is to turn it into a bit of a sleeper, it's not a bad basis, plentiful choice of remaps available. If you have a pulse, it's abilities are quite good which I intend improving upon. Averages 52mpg with my usage.
Only thing lacking is a 6 speed gearbox.
The styling and image make these quite difficult to sell, not loads about but worth seeking out and prices pretty low for some fairly modern engineering but still with the PD engine.
Rear seats incredibly versatile as said, great for DIY stuff and tip runs.
My intention is to turn it into a bit of a sleeper, it's not a bad basis, plentiful choice of remaps available. If you have a pulse, it's abilities are quite good which I intend improving upon. Averages 52mpg with my usage.
Only thing lacking is a 6 speed gearbox.
The styling and image make these quite difficult to sell, not loads about but worth seeking out and prices pretty low for some fairly modern engineering but still with the PD engine.
Court_S said:
Good god, just no. This is a proper geriatric wagon.
I bet it smells of wee / Worther’s Originals inside. It’s even in a proper old person shade of blue.
My dislike of this has nothing to do with the badge (I had an Octavia for four years and it was a great car). I just think it’s an awful looking thing.
Absolutely off-topic but that comment makes me think of one of my old grammar school teachersI bet it smells of wee / Worther’s Originals inside. It’s even in a proper old person shade of blue.
My dislike of this has nothing to do with the badge (I had an Octavia for four years and it was a great car). I just think it’s an awful looking thing.
Edited by Court_S on Friday 5th March 10:46
Wherever he went he was followed by a heady aroma that smelt like old pencil sharpening, particular Old Shag rolling tobacco, Fishermen’s Friends and the faintest hint of Chivas Regal
Blindingly good teacher who we all loved dearly.
Deranged Rover said:
It still looks like an unholy conglomeration of two different cars designed by two different people who never spoke to each other.
I’m just glad someone at Skoda realised this and got it right with the Yeti.
I do like the Yeti and it is definitely a Skoda that I would consider buying. I’m just glad someone at Skoda realised this and got it right with the Yeti.
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