I thought I'd show you my new Roomster!

I collected it last week and have covered just under 300 miles thus far. I previously owned a 2007 1.9 TDi 2 and must agree that whilst the new CR engine is much quieter, it does lack the low down torque which made the older engine seem "easier" to drive in most scenarios. I find myself using a gear lower than was possible with the 1.9. My old car was however Revo'd from new, so probably does not represent a fair comparison.

The glass roof is a nice addition and the new radio / MDI system seems a great improvement on the stereo fitted to my old 2007 car. The headlights also seem to be improved over the 2007 (? pre facelift car).

This is my 8th Skoda and represents quite a change from the last car - 2007 Honda CRV 2.0 ES Auto. The fuel economy is also a welcome relief at 47 mpg vs 21 mpg.

After learning all about the benefits of winter tyres last year I have a set of winter boots on the way for the Roomster. My other car (Octy Mk1 1.8 T 4x4) is currently wearing Michelin Alpins all round and I have a set of Semperit Speedgrip 2's on the way for the Roomster. These seem something of a bargain at £66 / tyre and have decent reviews also (see here - My link).

I'll let you know how I get on with the new engine and winter tyres over the next few thousand miles.

Regards

I collected it last week and have covered just under 300 miles thus far. I previously owned a 2007 1.9 TDi 2 and must agree that whilst the new CR engine is much quieter, it does lack the low down torque which made the older engine seem "easier" to drive in most scenarios. I find myself using a gear lower than was possible with the 1.9. My old car was however Revo'd from new, so probably does not represent a fair comparison.

The glass roof is a nice addition and the new radio / MDI system seems a great improvement on the stereo fitted to my old 2007 car. The headlights also seem to be improved over the 2007 (? pre facelift car).

This is my 8th Skoda and represents quite a change from the last car - 2007 Honda CRV 2.0 ES Auto. The fuel economy is also a welcome relief at 47 mpg vs 21 mpg.

After learning all about the benefits of winter tyres last year I have a set of winter boots on the way for the Roomster. My other car (Octy Mk1 1.8 T 4x4) is currently wearing Michelin Alpins all round and I have a set of Semperit Speedgrip 2's on the way for the Roomster. These seem something of a bargain at £66 / tyre and have decent reviews also (see here - My link).

I'll let you know how I get on with the new engine and winter tyres over the next few thousand miles.

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Have to agree about the low down torque, I've had a 2010 Roomster for about 7 weeks, for the first 3 I kept dropping the clutch while just rolling in 2nd. It stalled every time, but I'm cured now. Either change to first or give a bootfull of revs. I'm getting 56.5 mpg which is fantastic.

Edited 17 January, 201214 yr by bryanb

Lovely car, same colour as mine too. Ive never owned a diesel before so havent had to adapt to the new CR characteristics. Must say, its never stalled even in 2nd gear at 1000rpmor less. However, the Fabia CR I test drove did stall... I wonder if theyve updated the software as mine feels very different to that Fabia I drove which was a 2010 model?