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Bit the bullet yesterday and have gone for a 2.0tdi 150 in bronx gold, with the driver assistance pack. I only wanted adaptive cruise but hey ho. I know I said in another post that it looks like muddy mustard, but it’s growing on me. One odd thing… you can’t have a heated windscreen with adaptive cruise, it’s one or the other! Since I drive with hand controls, the ACC is a must. I’m retired, so defrosting the screen isn’t that important to me. Just got to sit back and wait till November now. Estimated delivery is 12 weeks to the port and another 4 to get through the paperwork etc.

First impression …. The bronze colour that looks so vibrant in the media release looks more like a muddy English mustard. Very disappointing. the interior seems more spacious and the seats seem more supportive. we’ll find out on Sunday during our test drive.

All depends on the model I guess.

OK you clever lot… Is it possible to do this? I believe it goes under the drivers seat. Is the wiring harness already there and does anything need to be done at the head unit end? Can it just be plugged in and does it need coding to work? BTW the car has a bolero head unit. Is there a specific Bluetooth unit I need? Will it play music and enable phone calls? Lastly, would it be much simpler to fit a generic adapter, and in that case which one would you recommend? TIA

I get this every now and again on my 2020 Kodiaq on first start up. I just turn the ignition off and restart the car and the error goes away and the ACC operates as it should, so don’t worry about it.

I was referring to new models in general and not just from Skoda. I agree that test driving the same model facelifted would be a waste of time, I ordered my last 2 Yetis without, In the case of the new Kodiaq, the dash layout is completely different and I need to know I can reach all the knobs and other bits and bobs easily before I commit, as I said above, my needs are very specific.

i can’t understand why you would order a new car without a test drive first. Yes, you might get the new model before anyone else, but is it just because you can say “look what I’ve got” I spoke to my dealer yesterday and he tells me that they’re not getting any demonstrators till June at the earliest. I know my needs are more specific than others, but I’m going to wait thanks.

Nicely put Rooted. A few points to add to your comments… I usually keep my cars for 5 years as they have hand controls fitted, which are expensive. Motability will not allow them to be transferred to a new vehicle, even of the same model. Everyone is entitled to drive the car they choose. Just because you have disability why should it be any different? Yes, the advance payment can be expensive, but if I NEED a bigger “ luxury” car, then I am prepared to cough up. If I choose extras to make my life easier the I have to pay for them as well. Heated screen as I can’t reach far enough to scrape it. Adaptive cruise control too. If you’ve ever tried to drive long distances using hand controls then you’ll understand.

As said above… Ouch! I guess I am lucky in a way, as it would be on Motability so it’s only the up front cost that might tip the balance. However, I have specific needs regarding mobility equipment etc. I will have to have a test drive and see if it all fits first, but having had Skodas for the last 18 yrs without any mechanical issues, I am reluctant to change brand.

Any idea when the full spec brochure is released?

A bit of a daft question, maybe, but I’m not sure ifLED headlamps generate enough heat to melt snow whilst driving?

SWMBO had exactly the same camera fitted to her Octavia by a dashcam fitter. He used a flexible wire thingy to pass the cable through the head lining and with a bit of wiggling, managed to get it through the rubber boot into the tailgate so no messy wires there either. He also fitted the same in the Kodiaq as I couldn’t be @rsed with the glovebox malarkey.

I have a data SIM card and use the Online POI search function. It always gets me right spot without any fuss.

You can download the owners manual here… https://manual.skoda-auto.com/004/en-com/Models I reckon that will help

Thanks Dave

Well it is a palindrome, if there is such a thing for numbers?

Well that manual is soooo helpful 😂

The service book is on the Skoda dealer network and you only get the small handbook. The full handbook is Available online from the Skoda website

I think it refers to them continuing while driving, like the Nav updates. I set them going when stationary then I can turn the car off and go indoors or drive off and it continues till completed.

Well you’ve got nothing to lose. Good luck

I did indeed. I believe the yeti in question is red. I think there are possibly two founder members as this one is a lady. My first was also a 2009, a 110SE 4WD. I had another 2 after that and was looking forward to no 3. Sadly the Karoq didn’t meet my needs due to the sloping rear end so ended up trading up to a Kodiaq, a very nice car but I don’t have the connection with it as I did with the Yeti.

I quite like the look of it. Definitely worth a serious look next year when mine comes up for change. Im looking forward to seeing that bronze couloir in the flesh.

My iPhone is the first one in the list, and was paired first. SWMBO has an android. Whenever we are both in the car, the Columbus always picks her phone. Annoying! Is there any way I can make it always select my phone as default? TIA

Mine is just as dirty most of the time! I find the extra weight helps it shut a bit quicker in the rain. 😂 One of the penalties for living in rural Norfolk I guess. He’ll need two buckets to avoid swirl marks in the paint. 😂 Seriously, glad you got it sorted.

I don’t understand why anyone would want to use standard CC if they have ACC. I have ACC on my Kodiaq and SWMBO has standard CC on her Octavia. She is constantly forgetting this, and has had some surprises when switching back to her car, and no, she’s not a typical woman driver. She drives like a man.