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Hoover not needed, dog would not fit in boot comfortably. Game over sadly. :-( Mike

Terrible sueak and rattle from a 2010 140 bhp Yeti. Very annoying. Could almost not hear it over the rattle of something under the bonnet. Forget it. My 9 year Audi has less rattles. Nuf said. Mike

Well, at last I drove one today on a test drive from the dealers. The impression I got? Well its a bit of a poor person’s 4X4. I was not impressed by the various rattles from the test vehicle, including the infamous A-pillar. There was a rather nasty noise from somewhere in the cars mechanicals (don’t worry about that Sir, said the salesman). After inspecting the car, I realised what it is: a very very soft 4X4, and hardly worthy of the title at that. I was vary disappointed. Not what I was expecting. Its fragile for a 4X4, even a cross over, and not for use in serious weather or adverse conditions. So its back to the drawing bard for me. What can I get for 23k that can cut the mustard in NE Scotland in winter for 23k. Quite a lot. Oh yes, it stalled a lot and had a curious non diesel like power delivery. Quite nasty really. Sic Transit. Mike

Ah - I see what you mean. OK if you buy it cheap on e-bay!

Supguard is completely useless and just a way for the salesman to male more money - a rip off. Get some good quality polishing kit and follow the advice given here: http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/seek-advice.html Mike

Go for the 140 if you can afford it. Mike

Is there an Armourfend pack you can get for this car? Or a dealer fitted option? I wonder if mud flaps help? This is the 1st bad thing I have heard about the ?query? build quality. Or is it our terrible roads? Still an "off roader" should cope with a bit of loose gravel methinks....what do you all say? Mike - in Aberdeen - home of the worst road in the UK

Will send you a picture tomorrow of dog in car. I have a very powerful hoover for the inevitable mess...... Mike

Graham, Thats just we call a light dusting in Inverurie. I have drive road like that in my Mk1 Elise.

I will wrap my dog in a towel / sheets or a romper suit to make sure he caused no damage. His is 35 KG. And he can jump into my wife's shogun from sitting - so I think it will be OK. http://www.bmdcos.btik.com/img/Open_Show_March_09/Meadowpark_Leading_Lady.jpg What type of dog guard do you have fitted? thanks, Mike

Saw a 140 BHP Silver one in central Edinburgh (EH3). I spoke with the owner, he was delighted with it. Never seen one anywhere else. Mike: Aberdeen

Hi All, Can anyone help me out with a few details? Is the suspension set up on the Yeti actually more beefy / stonger than a normal car set up? Does it have bigger / stronger springs and dampers for example? many thanks, Mike

My dog actuall looks a bit like a Yeti. If the dealer has the optional boot line all will be fine. Mike

Blimey Graham - you surely did not manage to drive your Monster away from that lot of snow....did you? Mike

Thanks for all the replies, test drive today and tomorrow so I will find out if my pooch can fit in. Mike

Graham, Hows it dealing with the potholes on our roads? Mike - Kinmuck

Thanks - Cockapoo - thats a rare breed! :-)

Ray - thats a very enigmatic reply! Have you by any chance got the actual dimensions of the boot floow with seats UP. thanks, Mike

Hi, I was wndering if the Yeti is capable of transporting one big dog in the back for journeys of 2 -3 hours, with the seats in their normal position & standard dog guard fitted. Mt dog is a 9 1/2 stone Bernese Mountain dog. Any dog owners out there who can advise? Thanks, Mike

Hi are these new options available in the UK? Cant see them on the UK web site. thanks, Mike

Ray - thanks for the great report - much appreciated, Mike !

Go cfor the 140 esp the 4X4. You than chip it for less than 300 pounds, and have yourself a 170. Nice

I would really like to hear how you are all getting on! Many thanks, Mike

Just ordered 140 TDI elegance in steel grey, rough road package - thats it. Are there any must have extras I should get - spare tyre etc? Any advice much appreciated. Also when do you all think the car will actually arrive - dont beleive the dealer. thanks!