cant get no satisfaction

To update my previous posting, those of you who suggested that my 'take off' problems were down to the DSG gearbox and not the turbo were abolutely right - I tried today changing manually and what a difference!! Only a slight delay, almost unnoticeable, until the turbo kicked in and that obviously only in 1st gear. I feel much more in control of the car. No more starting off at a roundabout with something approaching (at a reasonable distance) from the right only for nothing to happen for a couple of seconds and then to take off 'like a scalded cat' as someone said - right infront of the now closer approaching car. Or worse still to approach a roundabout (as I did on the way home after picking up the car) keeping moving slowly giving acceleration to go through the roundabout with something approaching at a distance from the right,and nothing happens. So you put the foot down more to get the thing to respond and then it takes off - right in the path of the now bearing down car. If this is DSG gearbox is modern 21st century technology give me 20th century version anyday. My 10 year old automatic Picnic responded the same as a manual but without having to change gear, only three gears but you rarely felt it change up or down! If you gave it a little acceleration it took off slowly if you floored it you could spin the wheels. Re the rear view mirror I understand the positioning is higher for those with rain sensitive wipers -for some reason. Maybe this explains why some agree that it is in a stupid position almost half way down the windsscreen and others disagree. I take the point that the Picnic was 10 years old (although only 40000+ miles) which would have made the suspension more pliant. I do not feel that the Skoda garage would find anything amiss if they checked the suspension - not when quite a few others (a minority I grant you) seem to be have the same complaints as myself eg ejstubbs I agree with his comments entirely especially re pitching fore and aft over sleeping policemen. Some contributors say their Yeti sails over them with aplomb. If I take them at a reasonable speed I am jolted and thrown uncomfortably - I now creep over them much to the annoyance of people behind. There is something strange going on when our experiences on the road can be so different. How many psi could I safely reduce the pressures by for townwork anyone? I'm not worried about wear and tear. I realise I would have to pump them up to normal for high speed or long distance. I feel it might just help the jitteryness.

Thanks for all your comments and observations. Sorry I have put a few empty posts on here, which button do you press for goodness' sake - 'reply', 'add reply' or do you just fast reply and post as I am doing now? Apologies from a novice. Maybe I should have said the Yeti is the nicest car I have ever driven as far as steering is concerned - light but direct, the car goes exactly where you put it at whatever speed. The cabin is quiet and refined with no noticeable wind or tyre noise as any speed - unlike some people's experience I think. I'm not sure of the actual dimentions of the tyres, just whatever it came with but I think the problem is more likely with the suspension set up. Is it possible that the diesel suspension set up may be different? Although I must say even with three passengers the car is still quite unsettled. In reply to Motorhead, believe me I have tried gradually accelerating smoothly and it just doesn't work. The car accelerates slowly but when the turbo kicks in it surges forward - a hair raising experience joining roundabouts for example when control of acceleration is vital. chriskelland is right, the only way is to accelerate hard and then ease up - a tricky maneuver at the best of times. Give me a 2 litre any day and to hell with the economy! I apologise to Fred_Bristol if I have put any doubts in his head as he has already ordered, he has to remember as someone said I am comparing mine with a softly sprung people carrier. All depends on what you are used to I suppose.

When I had a test drive the auto wasn't out yet so I ordered one hoping for the best. The tyres are 17 " but not low profile.

I purchased my Yeti 1.2 Automatic 9 months ago, having first researched through the forums on this site. The consensus of opinion was that the Yeti was excellent value for money, super comfortable and the ride was simply superb - with just one or two dissenting voices, so I ordered one. Big mistake! The ride is jiggly and unsettled at all speeds except on super smooth roads and potholes are felt with an uncomfortable jolt unless taken at speed. I cannot understand how so many people find it a smooth ride. I cannot go more than 30 miles without severe discomfort and even my wife who is usually oblivious to such things complains she feels sick. I bought a goood quality gauge and checked the tyre pressures, they were fine. Two other negatives - the 1.2 DGS auto is turbo charged. It is the first turbo car I have owned and find it imposssible to drive smoothly. Surprisingly for a 1.2 litre there is too much power when the accelerator is depressed - but only after a few seconds delay. Perhaps all turbo cars are like this and my Yeti is normal but older folk like myself be warned (I am 'only' 60) I will never buy this type of engine again, I find it difficult to control and positively dangerous at times. Lastly, I am nit-picking here, the rear mirror position is crazy, blocking one's view at all seat heights - annoying and dangerous. Sorry to be so negative but I've seen so much adulation given to the wonderful Yeti and especially its ride that I thought I would give my honest experience. I swappped my 10 year old Toyota Picnic for the Yeti, wish I hadn't - I could drive for 120 miles in it and get out with my back feeling the same as I got in. I shall be trading in in the spring, I don't know for which car, unless someone wants a cheap Yeti?! for cash.

I bought my yeti 1.2 automatic 9 months ago and having had back problems paid to get lumbar support installed. It helps a lot as when I don't have it on (if my wife has been driving) I soon notice the difference! I couldn't drive far without it. How ever can I say that from my experience the Yeti is not the best ride for someone with back problems. I trawled this site before I bought mine and there were only one or two dissenting voices from the consensus that the ride and comfort were superb etc etc so I went ahead and bought. Big mistake! the dissenters were correct - the ride is jiggly and unsettled at slow speeds, potholes give quite a jolt unless taken at speed (impossible in town) and yes I have checked my tyre pressure with a new gauge. I have only done 1000 miles and am looking to trade in in the spring for I don't know what, but I cannot go far in my Yeti, and even my wife who doesn't usually notice such things has complained about the jittery ride. I wish I had never swapped my 10 year old Toyota Picnic.