Whoa Black Yeti Bam-a-lam
Discussion
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.
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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.
Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrUntitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrUntitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrUntitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrUntitled by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr2009 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.
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.
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.
It's also booked in for a detachable towbar fitting next Saturday.
Arun_D said:
I might have to have a casual look round Crawley Downs Skoda myself, if you rate them.
I'll let you know once I've colelcted it tomorrow.Edited by Arun_D on Friday 22 May 14:00
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.
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.
Got this loan Yeti because when I went to pick up mine it was faulty. by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrNow 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.
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.
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.
I got 50 from a long run including a long section of 50mph motorway works.
Used it to go to work today and the journey home I got 47mpg. This was a mixture of town traffic, country A roads and I stopped twice to pick up shopping. Stuck mostly to the limits + 5 leptons.
It'll be interesting to compare this DSG car with my manual one when I get it.
Used it to go to work today and the journey home I got 47mpg. This was a mixture of town traffic, country A roads and I stopped twice to pick up shopping. Stuck mostly to the limits + 5 leptons.
It'll be interesting to compare this DSG car with my manual one when I get it.
Yes a VRS one would be great. I have to say I've found it quite eye watering to part with 12k for a 6 year old one but these 4x4 diesel ones really hold their money. I did plenty of research in trader and eBay and although not the cheapest for the spec it's certainly not too much compared to the others. It was also the only one I could find witching 150 miles that had a panoramic roof.
i suspect mine will end up at Shark Performance before 12 months are up for a cheeky little remap to 175bhp.
i suspect mine will end up at Shark Performance before 12 months are up for a cheeky little remap to 175bhp.
That's interesting, I guess th ebig increase in MPG is due to the stop/start on the combined cycle.
Managed 46.5 on a 28 mile trip through town then country lanes to a meeting this morning, driving it sensibly. It's an interesting drive really, it's very easy to just potter along at the speed limit enjoying the ride. A marked difference from my Civic TypeR I just sold which was very hard to drive at a sensible pace.
I'm hoping to hear this afternoon that my Yeti is all well and when I can expect it to be delivered. Hopefully the weather will hold out and I can enjoy that sunroof epic straight away.
Managed 46.5 on a 28 mile trip through town then country lanes to a meeting this morning, driving it sensibly. It's an interesting drive really, it's very easy to just potter along at the speed limit enjoying the ride. A marked difference from my Civic TypeR I just sold which was very hard to drive at a sensible pace.
I'm hoping to hear this afternoon that my Yeti is all well and when I can expect it to be delivered. Hopefully the weather will hold out and I can enjoy that sunroof epic straight away.
Another type of run in the loaner DSG car today. I used the A303 - A34 route to work and stuck at sensible speeds. The journey only had about 5 miles of normal roads and 20+ DC. Averaged 43mpg.
Mine is due to be dropped to me this morning so it will be interesting to compare the manual Mpg on the same routes over the next week or so.
Mine is due to be dropped to me this morning so it will be interesting to compare the manual Mpg on the same routes over the next week or so.
I'm glad you're all chuckling at the thread title, I have to admit to being quite proud of that popping into my head.
The Yeti has arrived and I took it out for a McD's drive through lunchtime potter.
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Very happy over all with a only a couple of gripes. The new tyres that were fitted were supposed to be mid range. They're not, they're budgets of a brand I have never heard of. The 2nd thing is they have cleaned the leather with what I can only assume is some kind of sex lube, slippery isn't the word, ha ha.
The Yeti has arrived and I took it out for a McD's drive through lunchtime potter.
Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrUntitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrVery happy over all with a only a couple of gripes. The new tyres that were fitted were supposed to be mid range. They're not, they're budgets of a brand I have never heard of. The 2nd thing is they have cleaned the leather with what I can only assume is some kind of sex lube, slippery isn't the word, ha ha.
Stickered up.
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Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrUntitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrUntitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrHorneyMX5 said:
Managed 46.5 on a 28 mile trip through town then country lanes to a meeting this morning, driving it sensibly.
Same journey this morning in my manual car. 48.7 MPG. Pretty impressive for a brick shaped 4x4 Some quick maths this morning suggests it's going to save me £1,200+ on fuel compared to the Civic over a year and the tax and insurance are also both cheaper.
ORD said:
I really like these, and every owner seems to love them.
Yes they do. I did a fair bit of research when a Yeti meandered on to my possible shopping list. On Briskoda and the Yeti Owners club they all really love their cars, this is not unusual to find on an owners club forum though. What is unusual is that many of them are on their 2nd or even 3rd Yeti. That's a strong model loyalty I don't think I've ever come across before.Popped down to Phil Taylor Towbars in Horndean this morning to get a Witter detachable and dash to boot wiring loom fitted. Including cutting the bumper, fitting the hatch, running the loom, fitting the bar and coding the car it took a mind boggling 50 mins!
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I then took it to visit it's stable mate.
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Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrUntitled by Nicholas Horne, on FlickrI then took it to visit it's stable mate.
Untitled by Nicholas Horne, on Flickr400 miles completed this weekend already as I took it up to Rockingham Motro Speedway as a spannerman for a mate running in the Max5 Racing Championship. He got 1st in class in both races.
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Fitted a rear bumper protector and gave it a clean tonight. First proper work trip in it tomorrow being a 400 mile round trip to Sheffield for a meeting.
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