Hi Yeti buyers

Obviously an S with a few selected factory options is cheaper at list price than an SE that includes those (and other) items as standard, but I'm interested in your experiences such as possible discounts and quicker delivery on standard models compared with orders requiring factory fitted extras.

So, for those of you who have got or ordered:

Were better discounts offered for standard models than for ones with factory options?

Was delivery time quoted as longer for orders with factory fitted options?

Did colour choice make any difference to estimated delivery times?

(Presumably discounts are not very likely while demand exceeds supply and dealers can sell everything they can get, but hopefully Skoda will ramp up production soon.)

Thanks.

(Hoping to get a demo in a 1.2 TSI DSG in April)

In my experience, you're better going for the next level up rather than paying for extras on the one below.

Simple reason is - trade in.

In, say 3 years time, the extras will be worth nowt, but the next level up will still have retained some value.

I agree, a higher base model spec is worth more at trade in.

I've just ordered a CR110 SE 2WD with metallic paint and park assist, the only models available without the factory wait were SE models with leather which i didn't want. I opted to wait for a factory built car to my spec but after negotiating with two dealers got £1200 off the list price and a good deal on my part ex which I'm happy with.

The SE is worth it as it has the chrome interior door handles unlike the S which has plastic ones. The plastic ones look really cheap to me and spoil the interior. That may just be me being fussy though!

Obviously an S with a few selected factory options is cheaper at list price than an SE that includes those (and other) items as standard, but I'm interested in your experiences such as possible discounts and quicker delivery on standard models compared with orders requiring factory fitted extras.

I guess it depends on what options you're considering. We chose the SE because after I'd added the 'must have' options to the S the price difference wasn't that great and the SE had some other nice to have bits and bobs. In the end we've ordered a standard SE as it comes with everything we wanted.

In my experience, you're better going for the next level up rather than paying for extras on the one below.

Simple reason is - trade in.

In, say 3 years time, the extras will be worth nowt, but the next level up will still have retained some value.

I thought about a panoramic roof at £800 but my dealer told me that I would not recover any of the cost when my Yeti was sold on. I agree that selecting a higher spec such as the SE would be a better bet than trying to upgrade an S.

Went for the SE purely because the 140 engine and the rough road pack were not options on the S, otherwise I would have been happy to settle for the lesser trim.

TP

I've often scratched my head about this kind of dilemma.

As others have said, most extras are worth little at trade in, though they can be worth something in a private sale (I've noticed second hand cars eg on Skoda website also reflect extras in the price at resale).

I usually calcualte the percentage of the price to upgrade I'm likely to retain at trade in.So if foer examplea Yeti retains c.40-45% of its value after 3 years, then the £1300 to upgrade from S to SE will actually cost about £750 after 3 years. So if you're planning to change after this time any extras up to this value on an S might just be worth it if you really don't want any of the standard extras that come with SE.

Also worth bearing in mind that the S spec will ride better than the SE and have less tyre noise from its 16in wheels with higher profile tyres. Not that the SE will be bad. I took a test drive in an Elegance and it was a cracking car.

Also worth bearing in mind that the S spec will ride better than the SE and have less tyre noise from its 16in wheels with higher profile tyres. Not that the SE will be bad. I took a test drive in an Elegance and it was a cracking car.

Given my quest for a quiet and not overly firm ride, I'd like an SE on 16 inch wheels, but I don't think that is an option, unless the dealer has a customer for 17 inch wheels on an S.

I do find my Octavia a bit loud on the low frequency road noise even with a noise killer kit and Goodyear excellence tyres. My hearing is biased towards low frequencies.

(Maybe someone might want to swap wheels, I'll have to wait and see.)

Given my quest for a quiet and not overly firm ride, I'd like an SE on 16 inch wheels, but I don't think that is an option, unless the dealer has a customer for 17 inch wheels on an S.

I do find my Octavia a bit loud on the low frequency road noise even with a noise killer kit and Goodyear excellence tyres. My hearing is biased towards low frequencies.

(Maybe someone might want to swap wheels, I'll have to wait and see.)

Ditto the 16" wheels on the SE

Although I understand what people are saying about the 16" alloys every road test I've read has complimented the ride even on 17" rims. Autoexpress tested a 1.2 TSi on optional 17" Spitzberg alloys in January and described the ride as

"The pay-off is a beautifully smooth ride, with even the biggest potholes translating into only the slightest of jolts in the cabin."

So I don't expect 17" alloys to be much of a problem.

Bill,

the problem with 17" rims for some of us is tyre availability. If and when I get a Yeti it will be used off-road often, and I want to be able to fit it with a suitable "All Terrain" tyre. These are just not easily available in sizes above 16", so I will be stuck withy either buying a down specified Yeti and then having to pay extra for bits that I would have had on an SE, or buying a complete set of new tyres and rims. Plus I would have to notify my insurers that I had altered the specification of the vehicle from that which the manufacturer sells it as. (Yes really, as a member of the Freelander Club has just had this exact same problem!!)

Bill,

the problem with 17" rims for some of us is tyre availability. If and when I get a Yeti it will be used off-road often, and I want to be able to fit it with a suitable "All Terrain" tyre. These are just not easily available in sizes above 16", so I will be stuck withy either buying a down specified Yeti and then having to pay extra for bits that I would have had on an SE, or buying a complete set of new tyres and rims. Plus I would have to notify my insurers that I had altered the specification of the vehicle from that which the manufacturer sells it as. (Yes really, as a member of the Freelander Club has just had this exact same problem!!)

I fully understand that. I was just replying to the people who seem concerned that 17" rims might make the ride harsh.

To be honest I do think Skoda should offer some sort of 'off-road' pack that includes the under body protection, off road button, hill hold and 16" rims with AT tyres for those who intend to use their Yetis off the beaten track.

i suspect though that the vast majority of Yetis will never leave the tarmac and Skoda are just catering for the majority market.

Although I understand what people are saying about the 16" alloys every road test I've read has complimented the ride even on 17" rims. Autoexpress tested a 1.2 TSi on optional 17" Spitzberg alloys in January and described the ride as

"The pay-off is a beautifully smooth ride, with even the biggest potholes translating into only the slightest of jolts in the cabin."

So I don't expect 17" alloys to be much of a problem.

Thanks for the information - very helpful. My concern was around the potholes and speed bumps, both of which are appearing in increasing numbers around Aberdeen.

One of the reasons I bought snowmonster was because of the ride over speed bumps and broken roads, I believe that a car should be road tested on the roads that one normally drives on, rather than the salesmans 'show-off' route. The road surfaces around where I live are horrible!

One of the reasons I bought snowmonster was because of the ride over speed bumps and broken roads, I believe that a car should be road tested on the roads that one normally drives on, rather than the salesmans 'show-off' route. The road surfaces around where I live are horrible!

Absolutely! For those who know Bath: When I tested the Octavia I used the Lower Bristol Road (its been re-built since) and Pennyquick Hill, (steep down, valley, steep up) and a selection of narrow twisty roads back to Platinum Skoda. I don't think the salesman could quite believe it. It had all the features of the daily drive - 40 mph on an atrocious road surface, lots of low gear work, slow hill climbing, controlled descent etc. A run out on the M4 wouldn't have been half as informative.

Just wait till I get my hands on a Yeti...

Absolutely! For those who know Bath: When I tested the Octavia I used the Lower Bristol Road (its been re-built since) and Pennyquick Hill, (steep down, valley, steep up) and a selection of narrow twisty roads back to Platinum Skoda. I don't think the salesman could quite believe it. It had all the features of the daily drive - 40 mph on an atrocious road surface, lots of low gear work, slow hill climbing, controlled descent etc. A run out on the M4 wouldn't have been half as informative.

Just wait till I get my hands on a Yeti...

My elder brother lives in Bath so I know just what/where you mean, I've not been down that way since before the winter weather so road surface deterioration will be interesting to see.

Thanks for the information - very helpful. My concern was around the potholes and speed bumps, both of which are appearing in increasing numbers around Aberdeen.

My concern,too. My present car is excellent in almost all respects but ride quality is not its strong point - a touch too 'Germanic'. This is one of the reasons I am attracted to the Yeti since there seems to be general agreement that it rides well, especially on 16" wheels. Would be interested to have the views of Yeti owners on this aspect of the car, compared with other cars they have driven. Goes without saying that the present state of Bitish roads is a strong encouragement to look for a car that excels in this area.

My concern,too. My present car is excellent in almost all respects but ride quality is not its strong point - a touch too 'Germanic'. This is one of the reasons I am attracted to the Yeti since there seems to be general agreement that it rides well, especially on 16" wheels. Would be interested to have the views of Yeti owners on this aspect of the car, compared with other cars they have driven. Goes without saying that the present state of Bitish roads is a strong encouragement to look for a car that excels in this area.

can't comment on 16 in wheels, on 17 in with 225/50 ZR 17 Pirelli PZero Rosso as fitted to my snowmonster the ride is very good, you hear that contact with bumps is being made( a muted pattering sound) but generally don't feel much.Compared to Mk ! Octavia vRS the ride and noise much better (even with the wider tyres), The Ibiza my Misses had I don't think had suspension - every road blemish was amplified before being passed on to the passengers and I've sat on comfier park benches than its' seats. I drove a loan Mercedes E class couple of years ago which was quite nice, quiet and compliant but perhaps a bit 'floaty'. You really need to test drive on roads you know in order to make a valid comparison.

can't comment on 16 in wheels, on 17 in with 225/50 ZR 17 Pirelli PZero Rosso as fitted to my snowmonster the ride is very good, you hear that contact with bumps is being made( a muted pattering sound) but generally don't feel much.Compared to Mk ! Octavia vRS the ride and noise much better (even with the wider tyres), The Ibiza my Misses had I don't think had suspension - every road blemish was amplified before being passed on to the passengers and I've sat on comfier park benches than its' seats. I drove a loan Mercedes E class couple of years ago which was quite nice, quiet and compliant but perhaps a bit 'floaty'. You really need to test drive on roads you know in order to make a valid comparison.

Thanks for this helpful post. As you say, proof pudding etc so I need to organise a test drive. And as someone else has said, you need the test drive to be on known (to you) roads to form a proper judgement.

My concern,too. My present car is excellent in almost all respects but ride quality is not its strong point - a touch too 'Germanic'. This is one of the reasons I am attracted to the Yeti since there seems to be general agreement that it rides well, especially on 16" wheels. Would be interested to have the views of Yeti owners on this aspect of the car, compared with other cars they have driven. Goes without saying that the present state of Bitish roads is a strong encouragement to look for a car that excels in this area.

I have driven many miles in my Father's Mercedes A150 (he is on his third!) and, having test driven the Yeti, can say with confidence that the ride is noticeably less 'busy' than the little Mercedes. I think that refinement is a Yeti strong point although will reserve full judgement until I have done a few more miles in my own.

I have driven many miles in my Father's Mercedes A150 (he is on his third!) and, having test driven the Yeti, can say with confidence that the ride is noticeably less 'busy' than the little Mercedes. I think that refinement is a Yeti strong point although will reserve full judgement until I have done a few more miles in my own.

Many thanks for this helpful reply. I think the Merc is a great little car but the suspension takes account of its height and is firm to avoid undue leaning on bends. Worsening roads have got me thinking. Interestingly, the better-specced Elegance version of the A Class only comes with 16" alloys (compared to 15" on mine). So similar issues to the SE Yeti mentioned earlier in this thread. All this not helped by the fact that I drove a BMW 7 series for 12 years in the days before huge wheels and runflat tyres, so I got used to comfort!

Many thanks for this helpful reply. I think the Merc is a great little car but the suspension takes account of its height and is firm to avoid undue leaning on bends. Worsening roads have got me thinking. Interestingly, the better-specced Elegance version of the A Class only comes with 16" alloys (compared to 15" on mine). So similar issues to the SE Yeti mentioned earlier in this thread. All this not helped by the fact that I drove a BMW 7 series for 12 years in the days before huge wheels and runflat tyres, so I got used to comfort!

My Dad has run both Classic SE and Avantgarde SE versions of the latest A class and the Classic model does ride noticeably better. I agree that the Mercedes A class is a cracking little car but, I have to say, doesn't really excite me as a drivers car in comparison to the Yeti

My Dad has run both Classic SE and Avantgarde SE versions of the latest A class and the Classic model does ride noticeably better. I agree that the Mercedes A class is a cracking little car but, I have to say, doesn't really excite me as a drivers car in comparison to the Yeti

Interesting. If I decide to get a new A Class looks increasingly likely that I would go for another Classic SE plus some add ons that I am missing at present (eg folding mirrors,parking sensors etc). But the Yeti appears to tick many boxes so it could be a finely judged decision. Not helped by the fact that I deal with a Mercedes main dealer (Harrogate) who are absolutely excellent. Better the devil....