Whoa Black Yeti Bam-a-lam

[HorneyMX5]

I recently decided that as much as I love the Civic TypeR (and I really have, best standard road car I've ever owned) I really needed something a bit better on juice and was capable of towing the MX5 on a trailer to race meets etc. I spent weeks researching different options and looked a 3 series touring, passat estates, Freelanders etc etc. The Yeti was mentioned by someone somewhere but I don't remember who. Went to see a few and settled on this one.

Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr

Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr

Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr

Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr

Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr

2009 2.0TDI (140bhp) 4x4 in Elegance spec. Options added when new include Park Assist and Panoramic Roof. 49,000 miles and full Skoda history.

Deposit paid but not picking git up for a week as the dealer has agreed to do a cam belt and water pump as well as replacing all 4 tyres as it's currently shod with winters.

Let the jokes commence.

[HorneyMX5]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

HorneyMX5 said:

replacing all 4 tyres as it's currently shod with winters.

If they are decent spec tyres, dont throw them away.

You can use them all year round.

They're Kumho ones. I do 25K a year and I didn't think they'd last that well. I suspect the dealer will keep them for themselves. I'm not fussed as I live in the sunny south and get a full set of brand new tyres on the car.

[Beefmeister]

I'll have those winters off you for my Yeti if you're going to get rid of them!!!

My set are on their way out. It gets horribly wintery this side of the estuary

[RicksAlfas]

The Swiss Army knife of cars!
Still prefer that original front end to the more corporate job they now have.
Enjoy it.

[Otispunkmeyer]

great choice! and pre-facelift as well, a much more characterful looking beast than the new one which seems to have been designed only with a straight edge.

[poppopbangbang]

Yeti is hands down the best all round road car there is bar none..... and I'm saying this as someone whos daily driver is a hopped up 996 and builds F1 cars for a living!

I've had a 2wd 1.9TDI and a 4X4 with the more modern diesel and even the 2WD was absolutely fantastic. They even handle well, like properly well - not just well for a soft roader/4x4 but actually well, well.

Replaced the last one with a Cayenne Turbo which whilst balistically quick for a bungalow sized conveyance is st compared to the Yeti in every other way.

Great choice you'll love it!

[TotalControl]

Are these really as good as their owners make them out to be? I haven't come across one owner who doesn't like theirs yet. There is always something positive being said about these.

Apparently the 4x4 is the one to get. I'm not going to lie, it doesn't look beautiful but I'm rather attracted to that.

[Beefmeister]

The handling surprises everyone. It's properly fun to drive, and goes down a b-road with aplomb.

The long suspension travel helps this, but there's a real clarity to the dynamics.

Certainly a lot more fun than the equivalent Golf/Leon IMO

[Johnd52]

We love ours. 2 years old, 40,000 miles, absolute reliability and the 170 d really moves in real world motoring. Not too shabby on Scottish back roads either. Certainly not a fashion item, but 'does what it says on the tin'.

[jbaddeley]

Good choice. I've just leased one for my wife. Will try it out properly on our holiday in Cornwall next week.

[HorneyMX5]

Love the silver mirrors on that, might have to look at some for mine. Looking forward to picking it up tomorrow afternoon. I already have a busy weekend planned for it with a trip to Gurston Down on Sunday for the Hillclimb event and then up to Oxfordshire to visit the olds on Monday.

It's also booked in for a detachable towbar fitting next Saturday.

[andburg]

Really like these, hear so many positive stories

I'd end up homeless and single if i bought one though

[pjfamilyguy1]

andburg said:

Really like these, hear so many positive stories

I'd end up homeless and single if i bought one though

you not the only one, the other half hates the look

[Arun_D]

Love it. Really considering one of these to replace the Panda 100HP runabout one day (another PH favourite, it seems!). I might have to have a casual look round Crawley Downs Skoda myself, if you rate them.

Edited by Arun_D on Friday 22 May 14:00

[HorneyMX5]

Arun_D said:

I might have to have a casual look round Crawley Downs Skoda myself, if you rate them.

Edited by Arun_D on Friday 22 May 14:00

I'll let you know once I've colelcted it tomorrow.

I love Panda 100HPs. One of my wife's friends is looking to buy her first ever car and I've been drafted in for advice. I suggested one but apparently Fiat's are rubbish, so much for my advice then.

[Dr G]

Good cars and yours looks a lovely specification; enjoy

[HorneyMX5]

Collection day has arrived!

Got this loan Yeti because when I went to pick up mine it was faulty. by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr

Now those of you with a trained eye will notice this Yeti is not black and is also a facelift. This is because when I went to collect mine it wouldn't start until a jump pack was used. CDG have lent me this until they can sort mine and deliver it to me. Disappointed not to have my new car but can't complain at the service or attitude of the dealer which has been excellent so far.

[davepoth]

HorneyMX5 said:

I'll let you know once I've colelcted it tomorrow.

I love Panda 100HPs. One of my wife's friends is looking to buy her first ever car and I've been drafted in for advice. I suggested one but apparently Fiat's are rubbish, so much for my advice then.

The last two people I've recommended cars to, I've said "Get a Fiat". Not through any particular liking for the brand (I've never owned one) but they do small cars very well. The Panda (especially the first modern one) is a great car for the city.

[austinsmirk]

Probably the best thread title ever !

[HorneyMX5]

I'm hoping to hear from the dealer today on progress with mine but thought it worth mentioning that I'm really enjoying the loaner. I've done 300 miles in it over the weekend and found it comfortable and relaxing to drive and has returned 50mpg.

I ruled out the DSG equipped cars when looking as the slightly worse fuel economy put me off, this loaner is a DSG and it's very very good to drive. Had I actually driven one I may have been swayed to buy an Auto. It fair flies in Sport mode off the lights.