davecarter

I've had my Dunlop SP Wintersport 4Ds on since the beginning of November and the "law of sod" has prevailed with this being one of the mildest Novembers on record. I hope we get some colder weather soon - I was looking forward to trying them out on some snowy/icy conditions.

8.7 seconds is the official 0-60 figure quoted for the 2.0 ltr 170 bhp diesel. Not sure whether it's the same for any other engines.

Considered a Tiguan also but when I specced one up to the same level and options as the Yeti (I have now), it came in over £30K. Ridiculously expensive and nowhere near the number of options and accessories available. It's a no brainer in my opinion. Same old story from another very happy Yeti owner... I've done over 10K miles now and I've not had a single problem with it. It's a joy to drive and own. I dread to think how long I would have to wait for the same spec now (it's a 170 diesel with sunroof!) but the wait would definitely be worth it.

Certainly glad I got mine when I did. I dread to think what the waiting time for a Diesel with Sunroof (on the ultimate endorsement from JC) is going to be in a few weeks time. And I wonder how much time the new Helicopter Landing Pad option will add to the delivery??!!!

Well! Didn't that make one feel rather smug? Of course, all us Yeti owners know just how good the monster is but now even JC raves about it and I didn't think their tests were too silly either which they can tend to be. I was certainly riding a little higher going into work this morning.

Well! comparing the prices being asked on Autotrader by the trade for used ones to the new book prices, there seems to be s#d all difference. That sounds BS to me.

Not retired yet, still some time to go at 49, but if I was retiring I think the Yeti would be pretty much be top of my list. It just ticks more boxes than any other car I can think of. VW build quality, go anywhere, do anything, economical, ultra-practical, fun to drive, etc. etc. I am most happy with mine and would certainly consider replacing it with another one when the time comes.

I dread to think what the ride is like with lowered suspension and low profile tyres on 19" rims. It's hard enough as it is.

Thanks for the explanation guys.

Could anyone enlighten me as to why I appear to have suffered an apparent drop of about 10 mpg with my CR170 diesel after 7000 miles. I was always led to believe that mpg figures steadily improved over time. When I first had the Yeti, I was achieving a very satisfactory average of around 46 mpg on the run to work. Now, that average is looking more like 37 mpg! I don't understand it. The engine seems to be running OK and has loosened up quite a bit. The only difference I am noticing is that I tend to perhaps run at lower gears in general because of the loosening up and rpm against speed seems lower than what it was when new. Perplexed and concerned! At this rate, I'll have got better consumption from the Audi TT my Yeti replaced.

So, the Yeti's sold out! Easter delivery if you order one now. http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/259111/skoda_yeti_sold_out.html Encountered the first frost on mine this morning. It used to be a 10 minute thaw job just to get into my Audi TT, then another 10 minutes before the door would close properly. Straight in with the Yeti and fully defrosted within 8 minutes and those wonderful heated seats! Off to work with sure footed 4x4 confidence. I'm going to enjoy this winter.

Agree entirely. Whilst the Juke may not be to everyone's taste, it does show some adventurous thought by the designers as opposed to the instantly forgettable forms of many other far eastern saloons. Personally, I like it because it is different and will stand out from the crowd. It's had mixed reviews so far but, if I had to choose between a Countryman and the Juke, I'd go for the Juke. As for the ugliest crossover on the market - that prize definitely goes to the X1.

I'm loading and off-loading heavy kit all the time out of the back and I've already slightly scuffed the lip of the bumper in one place - very annoying as you can't really do a repair on the bare plastic bumper. I've got a stainless steel rear bumper guard fitted but, to be honest, this is just cosmetic and doesn't offer any real protection to the lip of the bumper where items are going to catch. I am using a heavy duty rubber sheet as a bib now but would still like a good, heavy duty bumper guard with a lip to do the trick. There's nothing on the internet at the moment so, anyone got any good ideas on how to do a DIY job?

Happy Birthday to your Monster TrevorMinor! I concur with most of what you have to say about the vehicle. Mine is fast becoming one of my all-time favourites and I had an old friend say, just the other day, he thought it was the best car I've ever had and he has known me through quite a number of cars including the last one which was an Audi TT Mk 2.

Of course, Luke37 could always consider getting a CR 170 Diesel Yeti then having it remapped. This would give him roughly 205 bhp, a maximum torque of 400 Nm and combined fuel consumption of 48 - 50 mpg. I estimate he'd be getting 0 - 60 times of about 7 to 7.5 seconds - it's a no brainer to me. It's certainly something I'm looking to do next year. By the way, I've come from an Audi TT and must say, I haven't really missed it. Oh, and take a look at the post with a link to the video of the guy from EVO Performance Car magazine throwing theirs around the Nurburgring - very impressive!

I saw 5 Yetis over the course of last weekend, the most I've seen in a short time period. Normally, I may see one or, at the most two within two to three weeks.

The long wait is over! Congrats on your new arrival and may you be as happy with your monster as I am with mine.

I do like the exclusivity driving a Yeti currently offers. A couple of recent 300 mile round trips to Snowdonia (a popular haunt for 4x4s of all sorts) have yielded not a single other sighting of the elusive monster. However, this weekend just gone produced sightings of no less than 5 in and around my locality. It does take a while for new cars to get into circulation and the high demand/low supply won't help. It's been 12 months since production started so I should imagine we will begin to see a few more around from now on.

I love the looks and style of the Yeti. It's so well proportioned with its wide, 4 square stance. Many crossovers / SUVs either look like their saloon counterparts on jacked up suspension or look too tall and thin. I'm a little surprised that I don't see more of them on the roads now though. I went to Snowdonia again at the weekend, a 250 mile round trip, and didn't see one other Yeti. Again, loads of Qashqais, X-Trails and others but not a single Yeti. As for the performance and handling, it's just a master stroke from Skoda. It would be interesting to pitch it against some of its competitors around a wet track. I know what my money would be going on.

Just reached 3500 miles in mine and oil level is still fine.

Couldn't agree more with dstev2000's reply. It very much sounds like you are one of the unfortunate few who have landed on a right duffer. My objective would certainly be to reject the car on the grounds it is not fit for purpose. You do have to give the dealers every chance to rectify the problems but, with the number and type of faults you have, it seems quite a tall order.

Excellent! The kind of place the Yeti was made for.

Mmmmm! Not convinced. I actually prefer the look of the Kuga but... have you seen the 2011 Ford Explorer? This I do like the look of. http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/26/2011-ford-explorer-unveiled-tries-crossing-over-on-road-to-redemption/

I have to say, this doesn't sound like the average Yeti. Admitted, I have the CR 170 but it goes like sh#t off a shovel, holds the road like its on rails, engine is extremely smooth and I'm getting 46 mpg on the average daily commute. Thankfully, I'm not getting any squeaks and rattles and I think the attention to detail is brilliant with this car. Examples are the neat storage hooks in the boot, air-conditioned boxes, under-seat stowage, etc. etc. This is not to say I don't have any minor niggles but the couple I do have aren't really faults with the car. I get a fair bit of wind noise but that's because I've got a roof rack on and the ride is quite firm but I'd rather have that than softer, wallowy suspension.

Yes, for what it cost, the Rough Road Pack is well worth it. With today's pot-hole ridden roads with all sorts of crap that it's possible to drive over, having additional underbody protection makes sense. The case for rear wheel arch foils has been well documented here on the forum.