Well happy with my car

mdk1 · 09-08-2008, 20:54

Well got back yesturday from 2 weeks in the south of France, and am very pleased with the way the Roomy went

a few stats;

2339 miles in 49.46 hrs avg speed 47mph at 47.mpg overall

Over the whole time in France only saw 4 other Roomsters, one of those was a uk reg'ed one.

The car had plenty of room for us all including bags a teddy's for the girls, they loved the glass roof for looking at things . the climate control had know trouble with the heat, upto 39`c at times

It had know trouble up in the mountains, lots of 1st and 2nd gears over 50miles in one stage going up and down the Col de Tourini

Then the final triumph for it was yesturday, when we ended up doing the whole trip back from Nice to calais in one hit,

741 miles in 11hrs 35 mins driving time, both of us got out with no aches or pains and feeling relitivley fresh, in fact it was more comfy than the Oct'y 2 we had.

Here are just a few pic's,

Some bridge

One of Tom Tom's short cuts, was a road that went through a flood channel,

Col de Tourini,

My boat arriving in Monaco,

Fab Estate · 09-08-2008, 21:31

The Roomster reminds me of my old Doblo - pig ugly but does the job.
There was some nice scenery on your hols and a very good average mpg especially with some of those 1st and 2nd gear hills. Sunshine as well.

steffo · 09-08-2008, 22:12

Nice looking car

Where about in France was that it looks stunning?

Skodaboy1983 · 09-08-2008, 22:17

Nice looking car mate, and France looks lovely.

Davy

**delcac** · 09-08-2008, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Fab Estate

The Roomster reminds me of my old Doblo - pig ugly but does the job.

You say the nicest things.

Babs · 09-08-2008, 23:02

Wow!

Loving the scenery

mdk1 · 10-08-2008, 08:22

We were based just outside Nice in the very south, Mountains were out the back of Monaco, Col de Tourini is were they run one of the rally stages in the Monaco WRC.

Jonny5ive · 10-08-2008, 10:24

Car looks well. Are they aftermarket tints from B pillar back or "standard" sunset glass?

devonutopia · 10-08-2008, 10:30

Sounded like a great trip. Those tints look aftermarket to me, as quite dark, but I could be wrong.

Bet they came in useful in the heat.

MudPuppy · 10-08-2008, 10:39

Looks like you had a good trip

The car looks great, I'm getting to really like Roomsters.

Great scenery too.

mdk1 · 10-08-2008, 11:10

Tints were done by supplying dealer, and slightly darker than standard

jonathan · 10-08-2008, 16:11

The car looks great and so did your holiday.
I am off to Quimper in the next couple of weeks, was the diesel cheaper than the UK?
We too are going from Calais so we have about a 600-mile trip. Not done a great deal of driving in France any pointers would be appreciated.

mdk1 · 10-08-2008, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonathan

Not done a great deal of driving in France any pointers would be appreciated.

Make sure you have a Hi Viz vest IN the car as it is now law in France,
I took 4, 1 each for us just to be safe and put them under the drivers seat.
Keep to the speed limits as we saw lots of Radar trapes.
Sorry didn't pay much attension to derv prices, as i filled up when the light came on, which limits your choice.
Just remember to drive on the right, If you are not used to it, just put a sticker on your steering wheel as you can forget at times.
just enjoy it.

Platinum · 10-08-2008, 21:10

mine is the same color good pics

Tom_vRS · 10-08-2008, 22:38

Awesome pics, looks like a great holiday!!!

Car looks well too.

irfant · 11-08-2008, 06:02

Great pics....

**roo** · 11-08-2008, 07:37

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Originally Posted by mdk1

My boat arriving in Monaco,

Where Is it? Is it behind that big yacht in the picture?????

looks like you have a nice time. I bet you glad to be back to the excellent British summer.

Allams Skoda · 11-08-2008, 11:35

Excellent! I always thought the Roomster would make a cool roadtrip car. Yours looks nice and the scenery on your holiday looks fantastic.

McG MkII · 11-08-2008, 22:24

looks lovely that, what spec is it? just got one of these as a courtesy car, really impressed

mdk1 · 12-08-2008, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by McG MkII

looks lovely that, what spec is it? just got one of these as a courtesy car, really impressed

Roomster 3, with optional roof bars and privacy glass.

Fluffmeister · 12-08-2008, 14:33

Looks like you had a great trip mate, and some nice pictures to.

I will be stretching my Roomsters legs at the end of next week when the family heads over to Germany for our summer break. See how the Roomster copes with Wife and 6 year old twins plus all the gear on the Autobahn.

I am trying to convince the Mrs that we NEED to visit the Nurburgring so I can put it round there

mdk1 · 12-08-2008, 18:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

I am trying to convince the Mrs that we NEED to visit the Nurburgring so I can put it round there

I tried that as well, would be a good stop over point from the South of France.
But was told it's an extra 200miles out of the way.

Maybe another year.

jaxx007 · 12-08-2008, 19:56

is it the 1.9 tdi you have? What a great holiday!

steffo · 12-08-2008, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdk1

But was told it's an extra 200miles out of the way.

And your problem was???

Just done 2,500 in two weeks in Cornwall (not as exotic as France

)and the car performed faultlessly

mdk1 · 13-08-2008, 09:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaxx007

is it the 1.9 tdi you have? What a great holiday!

Yes a 1.9tdi

09-08-2008, 20:54	#1
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,181 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 166 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Well happy with my car Well got back yesturday from 2 weeks in the south of France, and am very pleased with the way the Roomy went a few stats; 2339 miles in 49.46 hrs avg speed 47mph at 47.mpg overall Over the whole time in France only saw 4 other Roomsters, one of those was a uk reg'ed one. The car had plenty of room for us all including bags a teddy's for the girls, they loved the glass roof for looking at things . the climate control had know trouble with the heat, upto 39`c at times It had know trouble up in the mountains, lots of 1st and 2nd gears over 50miles in one stage going up and down the Col de Tourini Then the final triumph for it was yesturday, when we ended up doing the whole trip back from Nice to calais in one hit, 741 miles in 11hrs 35 mins driving time, both of us got out with no aches or pains and feeling relitivley fresh, in fact it was more comfy than the Oct'y 2 we had. Here are just a few pic's, Some bridge One of Tom Tom's short cuts, was a road that went through a flood channel, Col de Tourini, My boat arriving in Monaco, __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

09-08-2008, 21:31	#2
Fab Estate Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 375 Members Car: Thanks: 11 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Well happy with my car The Roomster reminds me of my old Doblo - pig ugly but does the job. There was some nice scenery on your hols and a very good average mpg especially with some of those 1st and 2nd gear hills. Sunshine as well.

09-08-2008, 22:12	#3
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10-08-2008, 08:22	#7
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,181 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 166 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Well happy with my car We were based just outside Nice in the very south, Mountains were out the back of Monaco, Col de Tourini is were they run one of the rally stages in the Monaco WRC. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

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devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Exeter / Devon Posts: 30,103 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Mongrel Images: 5 Thanks: 75 Thanked 352 Times in 295 Posts	Re: Well happy with my car Sounded like a great trip. Those tints look aftermarket to me, as quite dark, but I could be wrong. Bet they came in useful in the heat. __________________ Jason - Only a Skoda. Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Cheesy bonnet lifter video to "raise me up" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnGECEi5Oc See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

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mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,181 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 166 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Well happy with my car Tints were done by supplying dealer, and slightly darker than standard __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

10-08-2008, 16:11	#12
jonathan Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 214 Members Car: Thanks: 12 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Well happy with my car The car looks great and so did your holiday. I am off to Quimper in the next couple of weeks, was the diesel cheaper than the UK? We too are going from Calais so we have about a 600-mile trip. Not done a great deal of driving in France any pointers would be appreciated.

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Fluffmeister Hai! King Rat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,543 Members Car: A black thing Thanks: 90 Thanked 154 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Well happy with my car Looks like you had a great trip mate, and some nice pictures to. I will be stretching my Roomsters legs at the end of next week when the family heads over to Germany for our summer break. See how the Roomster copes with Wife and 6 year old twins plus all the gear on the Autobahn. I am trying to convince the Mrs that we NEED to visit the Nurburgring so I can put it round there

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jaxx007 Briskodian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Merseyside Posts: 101 Members Car: Fabia Estate TDI 80 2 Thanks: 17 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Well happy with my car is it the 1.9 tdi you have? What a great holiday! __________________ There is no point having a fast car, if there is a div driving it!!!