RE: Going wild in a Skoda Yeti
Discussion
David87 said:
I often see a Yeti about with the fantastic numberplate, "YET 1". True story. 
Pretty sure that's on the Yeti RS's stable mate.I'v had my 2009 140 TDI 4x4 Elegance for three months and 8,000 miles. I bought it as it ticked a large number of boxes. Diesel, 50mpg on a run, 5 door with plenty of space, well equipped, I liked the styling and the reliability claims and owner satisfaction are very high. Even more importantly it has a good tow weight which is ideal for dragging my numerous MX5s around the country.
As they say a picture says a thousand words.
Picking up the Max5 race car which was a 14 hour round trip:
Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrTaking the Sprint/Hill Supercharged car to a trackday:
Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrA bit of light greenlaning around Basingstoke:
Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr
Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr
Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr
Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrI'm still very happy with it although it needs to go back to a Skoda dealer for a couple of things to be looked at as I got it with a years Skoda approved used warranty. Then I'll find out of the Skoda Customer Service is as good as people say it is!
I'm 10 months and 14500 miles into my Yeti experience and I'm still happy enough. We went for the 1750 brake 4x4 Monte Carlo version, which appears to be pretty rare (I've only seen two others on the road). It does exactly what I expect of it, ie it's practical tows very well is comfortable enough and compared to any other SUV thingy looks pretty cool too.
Further than that it drives bloody well too, Ok it's not massively quick, my previous Car (Alfa Giulietta) was 30 BHP down on it but was faster, I think it's frontal area slows it up a bit and knocks a few MPG off too. But it handles well and has astonishing grip on slippy slimy back roads. I found myself doing Course Car on a Rally I organised last month, when the actual course car snapped a shaft and the Yeti performed pretty well, we managed to stay ahead and didn't fall of the road so I reckon that's pretty good for a Mumsy shopping chariot.
Further than that it drives bloody well too, Ok it's not massively quick, my previous Car (Alfa Giulietta) was 30 BHP down on it but was faster, I think it's frontal area slows it up a bit and knocks a few MPG off too. But it handles well and has astonishing grip on slippy slimy back roads. I found myself doing Course Car on a Rally I organised last month, when the actual course car snapped a shaft and the Yeti performed pretty well, we managed to stay ahead and didn't fall of the road so I reckon that's pretty good for a Mumsy shopping chariot.
sealtt said:
I'm sorry I really don't buy it. The Yeti is surely nothing special when being used as a sports car. But no, we are told in this review that on road it's one of the best drives in years... from a publication that tests out Porsches, etc... how?
I get if it's surprisingly good, or that it's great given it's obvious physical limitations, but straight out being one of the best drives in years... how is that possibly true.
It's is an often mentioned phenomenon that the best cars available these days (7 minute N-ring times) are actually far too competent for driving them to give any visceral pleasure at legal speeds on public roads. This leaves a gap for lesser cars, that still have body roll and lower grip levels, to give the driver one of his/her best (i.e. most pleasurable) drives. It takes effort to maintain momentum, plan the correct approach through the corners, be in the right gear, etc.I get if it's surprisingly good, or that it's great given it's obvious physical limitations, but straight out being one of the best drives in years... how is that possibly true.
Would a GT3, or even base Boxster, have gone up the hill faster? Yes.
Are they more competent dynamically? Yes.
Did John have fun hustling a Yeti up a pass? He11, yeah.
When the cheap lease deals were about I seriously thought about one. But when I went to look at one ( I was looking at an Elegance I think) they are so 'worthy' - read dull - inside.
They also look best in red with the black roof and tints and I couldn't be arsed with all the Postman Pat jokes.
I also do motorway miles, so the 4x4 system (on the lease deal cars) was pointless.
Still, if I needed something to throw s
t loads of garden rubbish in every weekend, it might bea different story, I just don't need that practical.
They also look best in red with the black roof and tints and I couldn't be arsed with all the Postman Pat jokes.
I also do motorway miles, so the 4x4 system (on the lease deal cars) was pointless.
Still, if I needed something to throw s
t loads of garden rubbish in every weekend, it might bea different story, I just don't need that practical.talksthetorque said:
When the cheap lease deals were about I seriously thought about one. But when I went to look at one ( I was looking at an Elegance I think) they are so 'worthy' - read dull - inside.
Yup- devoid of any shiny toys , surprise and delight features but actually very well equipped . (heated seats, swivelly xenons etc ) . I like the functionality I must admit .Another car I have a soft spot for. In fact. there are occasions when I think I should've plumped for one of these over the Tiguan we've got arriving imminently. Though I seem to recall mooting the idea and Mrs T stopping me at Skoda, despite me getting her a perfectly good Octavia estate a few years ago as her runaround.
With regards to the bit in the article about confiscated UK cars - what had they been confiscated for? Sounds like a load of banger rally cars. They leave them behind at the end don't they?
With regards to the bit in the article about confiscated UK cars - what had they been confiscated for? Sounds like a load of banger rally cars. They leave them behind at the end don't they?
Here's mine working for a living as service barge to my rally car. With the rear seats taken out and a roof box on the top you can carry an unbelievable amount of crap in the car! I've been looking to replace it recently, but I just can't find anything that matches its range of abilities.
Beware the fuel filler flap failing.
Either the motor or actuator broke on ours meaning central locking couldn't open the filler flap. After taking the boot and the wheel-arch apart I concluded you can't get to it manually, so took it to Skoda.
They then pulled the boot apart and concluded the same thing. One big bill later....
Rubbish design of that particular part
Either the motor or actuator broke on ours meaning central locking couldn't open the filler flap. After taking the boot and the wheel-arch apart I concluded you can't get to it manually, so took it to Skoda.
They then pulled the boot apart and concluded the same thing. One big bill later....
Rubbish design of that particular part
" we see a local tackling the same stretch of track in a 16-year-old Golf with road tyres, sagging suspension and six passengers."
Reminds me exactly of being off-road in my Jeep Cherokee up dirt track in Pyrenees; feeling all heroic, resting in a hammock after the exertions, what do we see but a local boulanger's Citroen Dyane van, barrelling up the hill at speed.
Townies and our preconceptions!
Reminds me exactly of being off-road in my Jeep Cherokee up dirt track in Pyrenees; feeling all heroic, resting in a hammock after the exertions, what do we see but a local boulanger's Citroen Dyane van, barrelling up the hill at speed.
Townies and our preconceptions!
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