Talk to me about the Skoda Yeti
Discussion
Looking at getting one for the wife.
Any opinions on engine, trim etc?
This will be the first time ever I have considered a new car (via a lease) so would appreicate opinions on where the sweet spot is on lease new vs buy used, and what the best engine would be for a 12k annual mileage, almost all journeys getting the car properly warm as we live in a very rural area, and the nearest shops are 5 miles away.
Want to avoid something completely gutless and get decent economy.
Joel
Any opinions on engine, trim etc?
This will be the first time ever I have considered a new car (via a lease) so would appreicate opinions on where the sweet spot is on lease new vs buy used, and what the best engine would be for a 12k annual mileage, almost all journeys getting the car properly warm as we live in a very rural area, and the nearest shops are 5 miles away.
Want to avoid something completely gutless and get decent economy.
Joel
The current lease deals on top spec ones (eg. http://www.simpsonsskoda.co.uk/new-car-offers/yeti... ) make buying secondhand look a bit silly IMO. They seem to hold their value very well, although they are due a replacement soon.
£6365 overall to lease for 2 years including your extra mileage.
£6365 overall to lease for 2 years including your extra mileage.
That lease deal looks fantastic. Could anyone tell me the pros and cons of leasing? I've always bought cars outright but I've done £5k on my used Audi in the last year and half and what's not to like with a 4x4 yeti outdoor which appears to be like the allroad variation of the Audi. Seems to me if you can get past the badge it's a no brainer. Is their any hidden clauses I should be aware of? I'm assuming they will kick you in the nits if the car goes back with any form of damage etc? Seriously tempted...
They're not too horrible on damage but have been known to try it on.
Get a copy of the acceptable wear guide and take detailed photographs when you return it. We've a couple of lease cars and an initial bill of £700 on return was reduced to zero after complaining that they were contradicting their own 'fair wear and tear' guide.
You'll probably have the opportunity to take out a maintenance plan too, if you add up your likely costs carefully you should be able to run it for little more than the cost of fuel and insurance. Hassle free motoring generally.
Get a copy of the acceptable wear guide and take detailed photographs when you return it. We've a couple of lease cars and an initial bill of £700 on return was reduced to zero after complaining that they were contradicting their own 'fair wear and tear' guide.
You'll probably have the opportunity to take out a maintenance plan too, if you add up your likely costs carefully you should be able to run it for little more than the cost of fuel and insurance. Hassle free motoring generally.
barchetta_boy said:
Don't need it, no. We run winter tyres in the winter and have yet to have a problem with snow.
I think the SE is a good spec since they facelifted them a little while ago. Personally I only ever had Elegance 170 TDI 4X4's as company cars. I think the Elegance is nice, but certainly the SE with the addition of auto lights, wipers and dimming mirror would be a lovely car.As for engine's, the 1.2TSI is good up to 70/75 MPH, then labours in my opinion. 2.0TDI once run in on a 2WD Yeti goes pretty well. 1.6TDI doesn't do a bad job, but I'd hang the economy improvements and get the 2.0 out of the diesels.
jbaddeley said:
Yes mate. 3 plus 35 £191 plus vat on the elegance 4x4 170 tdi at freedom. The deal with jet has a slight question mark over it but is 3plus 23 at 220 including vat for the lauren Klement, so you get panoramic sunroof and sat nav thrown in. This also includes metallic paint.
The Lauren klement deal sounds great not sure about the elegance though as personally id only be interested in doing this over two years.Thanks for the share!
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