Leaving the Yeti fold

[MarieK]

I'm going to be given a Mondeo.

 

:peek:

 

Do they still make them?  :wonder:

[old newbie2]

I'm going to be given a Mondeo.

 

:peek:

Decent car, especially if it's one of the new Mk 5's.

Possibly even more exclusive than a Yeti, considering that Ford don't expect to 

sell that many in the UK.

 

DC

[old newbie2]

Do they still make them?  :wonder:

Yes, but they are invisible......, or just scarce.

[Sporky McGuffin]

Actually, when the offer came through I went to the local Ford dealer and had a sit in one (they only had one Mondeo at the entire dealership) and it seemed fine. Door had a decent thunk to it, the seat was comfy and the controls were laid out in a sensible manner. Plus it's the estate so plenty of carrying space. I'd still rather have a choice though.

[g6zru]

Yes, but they are invisible......, or just scarce.

Nothing wrong with being invisible (cloaked). :peek:

 

Fred

[jlwah]

Got to say the Renegade looks like a decent car at a reasonable price (compared to its competitors), though the 1500kg braked towing capacity is a restriction.

 

Will be interested to hear the OP's views once she takes delivery.

[domhnall]

So long Marie, looking at going back to an Octavia myself, very impressed with the 1.2 in the MQB platform.

[MarieK]

Renegade is now built so hopefully I will take delivery in a couple of weeks and will let you know my thoughts.

[manxskoda]

Long way to come from Potenza Italy to Bonnie Scotland.

Tony

[g6zru]

Renegade is now built so hopefully I will take delivery in a couple of weeks and will let you know my thoughts.

MArieK,

Does it come in a suitable Tartan?

As an apprentice I was once sent to get a tin of Tartan paint. :|

Fred

[MarieK]

Not everything up here is tartan you know.

In fact, nothing I own is tartan.

 

Waiting for new jeep to catch a ship from Italy now. Its like my wait for the yeti...interminable 

 

[wakev]

Not everything up here is tartan you know.

In fact, nothing I own is tartan.

 

Waiting for new jeep to catch a ship from Italy now. Its like my wait for the yeti...interminable 

 

 

Maybe it's waiting for the weather to improve         

[dbg400]

What colour have you decided on Marie? White again or one of the more noticeable ones?!

[MarieK]

Orange....so rather more noticeable indeed 

[dbg400]

Omaha Orange - excellent choice That would be my preference, though as I commented on the other thread the yellow is very impressive too. Definitely get some pictures up when it arrives :sun:

[oriki]

I understand the Renegade is made in Italy by Fiat.Same platform as the Fiat 500X.

 

Does not attract me enough to give up my trusty steed.

 

I am sure should I decide to change my Yeti to anything else-I would be sorry the same day.

 

But thats me. Good luck with your new toy Marie.

[domhnall]

I've now pressed the order button. Ordered an octavia Estate SEL 1.4 tsi with added xenon headlights

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[MarieK]

I'm collecting my new Renegade next friday.

I'll post a pic and my thoughts on it next weekend sometime.

[wakev]

I'm collecting my new Renegade next friday.

I'll post a pic and my thoughts on it next weekend sometime.

Enjoy your last few days of Yeti ownership and the new Renegade  .

[Ryeman]

There will be the Haval H2 out before long.....made by Great Wall but said to be vastly better in every way, including 5 start safety etc.

The Chinese are coming !

I'm old enough to remember when Japanese cars were laughed at - not for long.

Korean cars were too - that didn't last either.

U.S. and European manufacturers must worried they are on borrowed time as stand alone producers.

As for the rest of the world, I'm happy in my generation thanks very much.

Edited 22 May, 2015 by Ryeman

[MarieK]

There will be the Haval H2 out before long.....made by Great Wall but said to be vastly better in every way, including 5 start safety etc.

The Chinese are coming !

I'm old enough to remember when Japanese cars were laughed at - not for long.

Korean cars were too - that didn't last either.

U.S. and European manufacturers must worried they are on borrowed time as stand alone producers.

As for the rest of the world, I'm happy in my generation thanks very much.

 

I've just googled this Haval thing you speak of, its too boring a shape for my liking.

[domhnall]

I'll need to sell my winter tyres too, they're too big for the octavia. Hidden costs of car changes

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[Ryeman]

I've just googled this Haval thing you speak of, its too boring a shape for my liking.

To me, Asian manufacturers don't understand the phrase that sometimes 'less is more' when it comes to styling......too much origami and bling.

[MarieK]

I picked up my Renegade yesterday. First impressions are good, its not all that different to the Yeti. Driver seat is comfy for long journeys as was the Yeti. If I could change one thing it would be the rear window size, its a smaller viewing area (a bit like the Juke). Uconnect system is fine, interior is spacious with plenty of headroom. I'm still getting to know all the bells and whistles as its only been 24 hours but no regrets at the moment. The orange looks really nice in the flesh and suits the quirky shape I think.

 

 

 

 

[Dr Zoidberg]

Very nice.