Decided to put out a Yeti options survey.

There are a few options missing as I cannot fit them all in; the system will not allow any more.

Will publish for the S and Elegance shortly, having to do three polls so you can vote for just your trim spec.

hope this proves useful to potential Monster owners

Regards,

TP

Edited 16 February, 201016 yr by The Plumber

Decided to put out a Yeti options survey.

You may notice there is no three spoke wheel option for the SE, sorry limited to 20 options. Will publish for the S and Elegance shortly, having to do three polls so you can vote for just your trim spec

hope this proves useful to potential Monster owners

Regards,

TP

Could you put 'Park Assist (inc. front sensors and ESP)'?

The only reason I got this option was for the bits in brackets were cheaper with the Park Assist package.

I would have to go for as mant options as possible.

Nothing would p!ss me off more than the "if only I had feeling"

I fee that options should reflect a need and be value for money.

I went for the "off road" and assisted hill start, both have been very useful during the recent bad weather.

Having tow bracket and electrics fitted soon. Plus, I hope, the cabling for my winch.

I did not go for:-

Panoramic roof - no added after sales value.

Leather seats - done that, no advantage (just bling) and too cold until the heater kicks in!

Park Assist - the day I can't park a car is the day I give up driving!

Tyre pressure - a good kick every morning!!!!

The above views reflect the author's bloody minded attitude to (expensive) options.

Edited 16 February, 201016 yr by Terfyn

Leather seats - done that, no advantage (just bling) and too cold until the heater kicks in!

Ah, but the heated seats kick in very quickly indeed.

Still expensive though - I only have 'em 'cos they'e standard on Elegance.

I fee that options should reflect a need and be value for money.

I went for the "off road" and assisted hill start, both have been very useful during the recent bad weather.

Having tow bracket and electrics fitted soon. Plus, I hope, the cabling for my winch.

I did not go for:-

Panoramic roof - no added after sales value.

Leather seats - done that, no advantage (just bling) and too cold until the heater kicks in!

Park Assist - the day I can't park a car is the day I give up driving!

Tyre pressure - a good kick every morning!!!!

The above views reflect the author's bloody minded attitude to (expensive) options.

I find these posts interesting as they are the total opposite to my view (and there is no saying my view is right, I just like seeing it from the other side!)

The last four new cars Ive ordered have had every single option specified bar one. I'd hate to have the feeling, as mentioned in another post, that I missed the opportunity to get the car exactly how I wanted before it was built.

I dont consider; 'does it add value when I come to sell it'. I just want the car to be totally enjoyable and offer me everything it can whilst I do own it.

For me, the main reason I went for the Yeti was the functional panoramic roof - the difference (imo) it makes to the interior feel and ambience of the cabin is excellent.

Leather seats - agree to a small degree. If I could have specified the part leather/alcantara option that is available on the SE, I would have but having said that. The heated leather ones I tried heated up quicker than any other Ive had - it really was a case of seconds not minutes.

Park Assist - im guessing it will get used more by SWMBO bit for a gadget lover like me...

Tyre pressure monitor as far as Im concerned should be standard on every car. Minimal cost for something that could potentially save a life and at the very least, inconvenience and aditional cost. This notified me twice in the VRS when I had a slow puncture (screws/nails in both instances) - without it Id have been none the wiser and on one occasion Id only recently been round the car checking its pressures.

After having the Columbus in the VRS I also felt Id be loosing out by not having it in the Yeti. Good quality nav (better than tomtom imo but I know many disagree with that!) and audio with built in storage for all the music I'd ever want in the car! I also selected the 12 speaker option as Im an audiophile at heart and simply thought it sounded better than the 8 speaker setup with more complex music.

The item I'd have specified if it wasnt standard on the Elegance would have been Xenons - makes a big difference to visibility and saves me ever having to change a headlamp bulb on the car

Edited 16 February, 201016 yr by FocusZtec

All these posh Elegance owners trying to mix it with us SE plebs!!

I won't have Xenons simply because I hate them on other peoples cars - they are too bright and the blind oncoming traffic. (In my opinion.)

I am going to replace my H4 bulbs with Osram or Philips 90%+ bulbs. I think that halogen reflectors control the light cut off better especially on dip. (again my opinion)

All these posh Elegance owners trying to mix it with us SE plebs!!

I didn't vote in this one though.

I'd have had an SE with some options if the CR170 had been available.

All these posh Elegance owners trying to mix it with us SE plebs!!

I won't have Xenons simply because I hate them on other peoples cars - they are too bright and the blind oncoming traffic. (In my opinion.)

I am going to replace my H4 bulbs with Osram or Philips 90%+ bulbs. I think that halogen reflectors control the light cut off better especially on dip. (again my opinion)

Its official - Im posh

I'd say there are quite a few badly setup xenon units out on the road. Most dont cause me an issue but some do. Then again the local Corsa boys seem to run 3000% brighter bulbs and they are much worse imo.

I always upgrade to Osram nightbreakers or the philips - hence my comment about not having to change bulbs - with me they only seem to last 12 months!

Removed, wrong poll

Edited 16 February, 201016 yr by Anthony 1

Woo - this thread has more potential to be contentious than any other!

Reason I (female) got Park Assist is not that I can't park but because of benefits to my precious cargo = children. The benefits of ESP included in Park Assist are obvious (also helps when you have to respond to others driving and weather) but I appreciate the sensors front and back. For those who have to do the stressful school run (usually involving drop offs on roads/carparks designed for 10x fewer cars in those 10 mins twice a day) it's very handy to know when a small being has run round your car. When you witnessed a near miss (18mths old broke loose and ran behind an estate car and the driver had no idea she was there) you want anything that may 'assist' you with small moving targets you can't see in the mirrors. The sensors on my Mum's car have picked up our cat too who has no fear of cars. I think the only time I'll use the PA button is as a 'party trick'.

Didn't want elegance spec as don't like leather seats or xenons . I think the latter can be dangerously blinding for other drivers on country roads. Also reserve judgement on the cornering xenons - must look quite scary for oncoming traffic on bends as I presume it looks like the Yeti is heading straight towards them on?? Clear the roads though...!!!

Edited 16 February, 201016 yr by CharlieB72

Original fit HID Xenon should be safer than normal Halogen and cause less unintentional glare. This because he tolerances of design are very accurate and close comparatively than for halogen. Further safety measures such as power wash wipe and self levelling to help ward against inadvertent glare. The benefits of driving with HID xenon lights are massive, they are exponentially better than conventional lighting giving a very broad even sweep of intense light with no hot or dark spots with exceptionally sharp cut off on dipped beam. HID lights area major safety aspect and really should be fitted to all cars.

giving a very broad even sweep of intense light .

I agree with the intense bit. Maybe its because I wear glasses but they do seem to 'dazzle' me more!

Edited 16 February, 201016 yr by CharlieB72

We didn't tick any of the above. The Wife would probably say that I'm too tight!

The only one I did seriously consider was the self park, but only because it's such good value compared to just getting the ESP alone.

In the end I decided that cars steering themselves was witch craft and in this corner of the Cotswolds we still have ducking stools!

Edited 16 February, 201016 yr by HKPhooey

Woo - this thread has more potential to be contentious than any other!

Didn't want elegance spec as don't like leather seats or xenons . I think the latter can be dangerously blinding for other drivers on country roads. Also reserve judgement on the cornering xenons - must look quite scary for oncoming traffic on bends as I presume it looks like the Yeti is heading straight towards them on?? Clear the roads though...!!!

yes hate those bright lights that burn out your retinas when coming towards you on country roads.

No interest in leather, too cold in winter too hot in summer, (some folks like them though because then can be wiped clean if they get mud smears).

I would have liked the 170CR but not an option on the SE, so will be considering a remap on my 140.

Woo - this thread has more potential to be contentious than any other!

Reason I (female) got Park Assist is not that I can't park but because of benefits to my precious cargo = children. The benefits of ESP included in Park Assist are obvious (also helps when you have to respond to others driving and weather) but I appreciate the sensors front and back. For those who have to do the stressful school run (usually involving drop offs on roads/carparks designed for 10x fewer cars in those 10 mins twice a day) it's very handy to know when a small being has run round your car.

Didn't want elegance spec as don't like leather seats or xenons . I think the latter can be dangerously blinding for other drivers on country roads. Also reserve judgement on the cornering xenons - must look quite scary for oncoming traffic on bends as I presume it looks like the Yeti is heading straight towards them on?? Clear the roads though...!!!

Well we can't call the Yeti a Chelsea Tractor, perhaps its a Chelsea Rikshaw. The schools where I used to live resembled tank regiments on patrol at collection time.

The rear parking sensors are standard, as is the rather nice picture on the screen in the car. I rely on the rear sensors a lot but do not miss the front ones although I can understand that they are nice to have.

Original fit HID Xenon should be safer than normal Halogen and cause less unintentional glare. This because he tolerances of design are very accurate and close comparatively than for halogen. Further safety measures such as power wash wipe and self levelling to help ward against inadvertent glare. The benefits of driving with HID xenon lights are massive, they are exponentially better than conventional lighting giving a very broad even sweep of intense light with no hot or dark spots with exceptionally sharp cut off on dipped beam. HID lights area major safety aspect and really should be fitted to all cars.

Unfortunately the theory does not match with the practice. Given the option and a different grill layout, I would go with halogen driving lights.

Every time I see this glare coming towards me, I know it will be an Audi or a Merc - they seem to be the worst offenders.

Edited 16 February, 201016 yr by Terfyn

The only cars that I have a problem with HID are those with non original fit. Those with original fit just pass buy without problem. One is aware that they have HID only by the colour and the even spread of light on the road which is remarkably free of degradation. Of course if someone does not dip their lights then that is another matter entirely but OEM HID lights should cause other motorists less glare than normal lighting, I do not see why having glasses would make any difference unless the lights were poorly set in the first place or not properly housed as in non original fit.

In the future automatic dipping will be a feature which might make being bided by those who do not dip a thing of the past eventually. LED headlamps might also become more universal. LED has more possibilities than HID so far as design is concerned and new technology is being developed with this type. The Audi R8 was available with LED headlamps.

Terfyn, If you specified had HID for your Yeti perhaps you may have been able to avoid blinding everyone using your FOG lights when travelling on country roads.

Edited 16 February, 201016 yr by Anthony 1

Terfyn, If you specified had HID for your Yeti perhaps you may have been able to avoid blinding everyone using your FOG lights when travelling on country roads.

I feel sorry that you have taken that attitude.

First I do not blind anyone with my fog lamps. You more than anyone should be aware that the fog lamps on the Yeti light an area no more than 10' in front of the car. Second When I see anyone approaching I, like most decent motorists, go to dipped headlights. Third I use my foglights to illuminate the sides of the road where the headlights do not reach - again this is an area about 10' in front of the car.

If I used fog lights alone, I could not see far enough ahead to drive easily. The foglights on the Yeti only light up an area just to the front of the bonnet -AS THEY ARE DESIGNED TO DO.

I have NEVER been blinded by foglights used by others. I do not use them on the normal roads, just on our back lanes WHEN I NEED TO.

ARE YOU SHOUTING I may be getting a bit on now but my hearing s still reasonably good unless asked to do something that I do not wish to by my other half.

YES!! I'M SHOUTING and I still don't like HIDs

I still find the Yeti halogens good and very adequate for the job. I do intend to try the Osram Nightbreaker H4 bulbs but I find the halogen beam pattern gives a good forward light with the existing bulbs.

Await the Elegance poll!!!!

Guess I need to do a check list on the OP to see what I have already on the Elegance.

IMHO these extras are all outrageously priced and out of proportion to the cost of the basic car.

So far better to give a comprehensively fitted car at a fixed extra price rather than some individuals taking a poorly equipped car at a low price and others paying through the nose to get a few extras.

I can remember the days when Skoda promoted itself as the only vehicle to provide a comprehensive tool kit!

BTW I have found it best to drive on full headlights on winding country roads at night. Not only does it gives good advance warning to motorists coming from the opposite direction but when you dip promptly as soon as they turn into view it assures them that you are not running on full beam.

The real problem is drivers running on full beam who are too slow in finding the dip switch - some cannot find it at all!!!!

YES!! I'M SHOUTING and I still don't like HIDs

I still find the Yeti halogens good and very adequate for the job. I do intend to try the Osram Nightbreaker H4 bulbs but I find the halogen beam pattern gives a good forward light with the existing bulbs.

Terfyn, those are the bulbs I use, and find them excellent.

Am I the only one to opt for the auto dim rear mirror?

Total rip off I know but I do tons of night driving and its so effective at dimming especially on motorways.

stops me getting ratty when some scumbag comes up behind with their xenons on full blast, (grrr!)

I think the price includes auto wipers as well, for those of us who are too stupid to know when its raining.

YES!! I'M SHOUTING and I still don't like HIDs

I still find the Yeti halogens good and very adequate for the job. I do intend to try the Osram Nightbreaker H4 bulbs but I find the halogen beam pattern gives a good forward light with the existing bulbs.

Higher out put and the newer +100% retro fit bulbs should give a brighter light output but one does wonder. HID lights by EU Law have to conform to very strict criteria as regards to projector design, tolerances and so on while Halogen lights as used in Complex Reflectors have far less stringent controls and tolerances. Are you not a little concerned that putting bulbs with such greater output might compromise the vision of other drivers to a far greater extent than OEM HID Lights?