Collected my 1.2 TSi S spec Yeti last Thursday after a snap decision to get rid of my Merc CDi220 Estate.

Had the Merc for 7 months and initially enjoyed the drive but had to bottle out through fear of high insurance premiums, high servicing costs and repair costs

should they arise. Additionally, my merc had the misfortune to be fitted with that most ridiculous contraption - the DPF.

Having been a diesel fan for nearly 20 years I feel that they have lost their way and become massively complex and prone to issues that did not exist in

previous times.

Why legislate to require a device such as the DPF is beyond me. You can't drive a diesel in town for any length of time now, You are forced to make journeys

you don't necessarily want to just to regenerate your DPF. In my case, the Merc DPF increased fuel consumption by 5mpg and the CO2 was higher than the

non-DPF cars. An environmental advancement - don't make me laugh! Oh, and mine had to be replaced at 67000 miles at a cost of £1200. RANT OVER!

So, my Yeti in contrast will be much cheaper to run for a start. Cheap insurance, reasonable service costs and less to go wrong it would seem to me.

My Yeti is more secure and composed on the road and doesn't skip around over manhole covers like the Merc. The engine is massively refined in comparison and is as eager as a

cheeky little puppy. It's nice to have a manual again with controls as light as the Yeti.

The seats are equally comfortable for me and the higher driving position is great - reminds me of my old Picasso!

The Merc had lots of toys that the Yeti doesn't but I can't say I really miss them.

My commute to work is 72 miles up the A51 between Nuneaton and Crewe and after 300 miles running in is giving 42mpg which ain't too bad.

Having read lots of topics about running in new motors I will use my Yeti harder than I would in normal driving, It goes against the grain a bit cos

you don't like to thrash a willing puppy, but if you boss it about a bit it will become an obedient friend I'm sure. The logic of doing so makes a lot of sense

when you read up about it..

Echo the comments about Steering wheel obscuring the instruments a bit - I'm 6'2" and like a high seat/low wheel combination.

No rattles or squeaks as yet and am not expecting any either. My previous Octavia ran to 120,000miles without a chirrup!

Will post more on fuel consumption when the beast is properly run-in. Must admit I enjoy the challenge of getting the max mpg for my journey home.

Octavia 140PD best was 64mpg (actual. 69 on computer!)

Mercedes best was 47mpg (51 on computer)

By my reckoning I think I should be able to get 50mpg from the Yeti. We'll see.

Enjoying the exclusivity - not seen another one on the road ever. I've see more Bentleys, Panameras, Veyrons and new Rollers......er....but then I do

work at Bentley!!!

is as eager as a cheeky little puppy.

What a great post - and welcome.

I love that concept - and I think it pretty apt!

Now - the more experienced posters will enlighten me!! Does this Briskoda Yeti strain of threads carry more dottiness than most of the forums?

It seems to me that the Yeti is attracting an intelligent, knowledgeable car owner - but it seems to me that we are to a man (and Lady) completely dotty about our cars in a way that perhaps is not found elsewhere. Is this the case, or are others just as enthusiastic about their chosen vehicles? Yeti owners (and potential owners) are full of passion, delight, eloquence, and amazement at just how good the Yeti is.

Or am I barking (again) ... ...

What a great post - and welcome.

I love that concept - and I think it pretty apt!

Now - the more experienced posters will enlighten me!! Does this Briskoda Yeti strain of threads carry more dottiness than most of the forums?

It seems to me that the Yeti is attracting an intelligent, knowledgeable car owner - but it seems to me that we are to a man (and Lady) completely dotty about our cars in a way that perhaps is not found elsewhere. Is this the case, or are others just as enthusiastic about their chosen vehicles? Yeti owners (and potential owners) are full of passion, delight, eloquence, and amazement at just how good the Yeti is.

Or am I barking (again) ... ...

Welcome from me too Haggettd

Although some went straight over my head

What is a DPF?! :wonder: Should I know this me thinks aloud?

But Ditto to to it all Freshacre said

I would just add... maybe its because the Yeti is a totally new car we all feel protective of her/him

or maybe we've all just got unique foresight, good judgement, excellent taste and are ALWAYS right

Edited 16 March, 201016 yr by Lady Penelope

Now - the more experienced posters will enlighten me!! Does this Briskoda Yeti strain of threads carry more dottiness than most of the forums?

I have come over from a Volvo forum and the answer compared to there is most definitely yes. The downside is there is also a lot of over sensitivity and defensiveness about the Yeti and more aggression on here. On the Volvo site you could talk rationally and calmly about the cars, sorting out problems, common faults etc. On this site if you highlight a fault or an area that could be improved then the tone goes unpleasant relatively quickly. The response of (stamp foot first of all) "go and buy another car then" happens a little too often and is disappointing.

I do enjoy the quirky and happy nature of this site and long may it continue. The other side......................

The response of (stamp foot first of all) "go and buy another car then" happens a little too often and is disappointing. Lady Peneolope says "sorry" :'( ...will try harder to stop throwing the dummy out the pram ! :yes: I do enjoy the quirky and happy nature of this site and long may it continue. The other side......................

Lady P. - I actually was not referring to you or that whole incident of snow chains and moderators. I seem to remember in particular two threads referring to boot size and extending the Yeti to a 7 seater brought out some surprisingly angry comments, other threads as well but those stick in my mind. I think at times the comments get personal and cheap shots are taken when there is no need for that.

However on a cheerier note, I do not want to depress this thread, the fun side of Yeti owners is different to the norm.

the fun side of Yeti owners is different to the norm.

And long may that continue - the FUN as well as the exchange of useful information, and help for each other.

I think we Yeti owners are just a little overprotective sometimes of what we perceive as "our" new arrival.

... we must rise above it all, let bygones be bygones and as you say keep cheery... the fun and help on offer (advice, experience ,photos etc) from all should take the sting out me hopes!

Edited 16 March, 201016 yr by Lady Penelope

Collected my 1.2 TSi S spec Yeti last Thursday after a snap decision to get rid of my Merc CDi220 Estate.

Excellent news and some very positive feedback that echoes my limited experience of the car on test drive. My 1.2 TSI S is being built this week What colour is yours? Have you posted some pics?

Hi Shrub,

Mines a Solid Red one. Wasn't at all bothered about colour or adding any options either, just wanted an S spec - as it comes.

Because I'm an impatient blighter I asked the dealer to have a look around the country to see what was available for immediate delivery.

I actually decided to buy a Yeti on Saturday afternoon on the 6th March and took delivery the following Thursday the 11th.

How's that for quick!

One other reason why I didn't go for a factory order was the 12 week wait. Doing the deal I did, got me £9000 on p/ex.

Waiting 12 weeks would have cost me £1500 pounds on the p/ex price as I was only bid £7500 in that case.

Plus, 3 months would have meant me buying new tyres for the Merc, paying £500 for a service and having to re-insure it at

group 14. So, a no brainer really.

My only frustration now is because I use the train to commute the 72 miles to work, I don't get to drive it between Monday and Friday.

However, I've now gone from 28,000 miles a year to just 10,000. and believe it or not, the train's actually cheaper than driving!

Welcome from me too Haggettd

What is a DPF?! :wonder: Should I know this me thinks aloud?

DPF Diesel Particulate Filter.

You have it too.

Congratulations on your new arrival. I to have a S model 1.2 tsi on order and cant wait till it arrives. Your information makes me more eager for it to arrive. Enjoy

Hi Shrub,

Mines a Solid Red one. Wasn't at all bothered about colour or adding any options either, just wanted an S spec - as it comes.

I have ordered a red one too and it is being built this week . You have done well to find what you want from stock unless the availability situation has changed recently. I wanted the spare wheel and ESP so a factory order it had to be. Hope that it goes well for you.

DPF Diesel Particulate Filter.

You have it too.

Thank you!

It's advisable to read the section in the owners handbook about the DPF, its associated warning light and its regeneration procedure, pages 31 and 170, also the engine oil specification is important in DPF equipped vehicles.

It's advisable to read the section in the owners handbook about the DPF, its associated warning light and its regeneration procedure, pages 31 and 170, also the engine oil specification is important in DPF equipped vehicles.

Is that the section where Skoda insist I have to drive like a Boy Racer to blow away its cobwebs...

Last time I tried that in my Golf Avantgarde on the A9 I got 3 points and a £60 on the spot

Engine Oil- uummm- now where does that go...

seriously though- Thank You Fordfan- I will try the manual tonight for bedtime reading :yes:

I have ordered a red one too and it is being built this week . You have done well to find what you want from stock unless the availability situation has changed recently. I wanted the spare wheel and ESP so a factory order it had to be. Hope that it goes well for you.

It was luck that I got one so quickly - yes.

Whilst I was negotiating there was a white one available but that'd gone by the time I'd placed my order. However, the red one I've got had the Spare wheel option

included so that was a bonus.

The spare does reduce the load height of the boot of course but then again it does raise the floor to the height ot the load lip.

I guess that you can remove the wheel and all the other bits to get the space back if you need it on the odd occasion, but make sure you pack a tin of Tyreweld

just in case!

On the subject of Tyreweld - despite the information on the container, I've found over the years that it's better than it says it is. The advice on the can is to drive slowly and get the

puncture mended immediately. Out of necessity, experimentation and laziness in the past I have left the repair be and found it effective at sealing punctures for the rest of the life of the tyre!

I think it's the usual fear of litigation that has made them a bit coy nowadays. For my own protection however I recommend you ignore my comments and follow Tyrewelds advice to the letter!

PS, What product is supplied for tyre repairs where a Spare is not fitted? Is it better than tyreweld? Is it only available from your nearest Skoda dealer?

On the subject of DPFs, I feel they have completely spoiled one of the advantages of Diesel, ie that wonderful feeling of pottering about town or country using only a whiff of throttle

and getting max mpg when the mood takes you.

You now can't do that without the fear that you'll screw up your £1200 DPF. You'll be waiting for the warning light and the command to go drive 15 miles at no less than 50mph.

to somewhere you don't want to go.

God, it'd be like that film - Speed!

I may sound sour and pessimistic about these things but when you've had one that plays up you'll know what I mean.

3700 miles to date of mostly slow speed with a good burn every couple of weeks or so and not noticed anything untoward or even a regeneration in progress. My SM always drinks BP Ultimate so that may be helping keep things clean and proper!

3700 miles to date of mostly slow speed with a good burn every couple of weeks or so and not noticed anything untoward or even a regeneration in progress. My SM always drinks BP Ultimate so that may be helping keep things clean and proper!

Around 10,000 miles and never noticed a regen of the DPF. Mix of sustained high speed and mostly pottering around town too. Only indication of possible regen is a couple of time idle speed has been 1000 rpm in place of the usual 800+ or so.

DPF have been around so long now, that most of the problems should have been solved.

PSA/Citroen used to add a catalyst additive to their DPF's in the past, but have now stopped doing it, so that must have been unnnecessary.

Exhaust does smell of aldehydes on occasion - a quite likely by-product of catalytic combustion of carbon and some other stuff mixed in.

Edited 19 March, 201016 yr by Agerbundsen

Collected my 1.2 TSi S spec Yeti last Thursday after a snap decision to get rid of my Merc CDi220 Estate.

Had the Merc for 7 months and initially enjoyed the drive but had to bottle out through fear of high insurance premiums, high servicing costs and repair costs

should they arise. Additionally, my merc had the misfortune to be fitted with that most ridiculous contraption - the DPF.

Having been a diesel fan for nearly 20 years I feel that they have lost their way and become massively complex and prone to issues that did not exist in

previous times.

Why legislate to require a device such as the DPF is beyond me. You can't drive a diesel in town for any length of time now, You are forced to make journeys

you don't necessarily want to just to regenerate your DPF. In my case, the Merc DPF increased fuel consumption by 5mpg and the CO2 was higher than the

non-DPF cars. An environmental advancement - don't make me laugh! Oh, and mine had to be replaced at 67000 miles at a cost of £1200. RANT OVER!

So, my Yeti in contrast will be much cheaper to run for a start. Cheap insurance, reasonable service costs and less to go wrong it would seem to me.

My Yeti is more secure and composed on the road and doesn't skip around over manhole covers like the Merc. The engine is massively refined in comparison and is as eager as a

cheeky little puppy. It's nice to have a manual again with controls as light as the Yeti.

The seats are equally comfortable for me and the higher driving position is great - reminds me of my old Picasso!

The Merc had lots of toys that the Yeti doesn't but I can't say I really miss them.

My commute to work is 72 miles up the A51 between Nuneaton and Crewe and after 300 miles running in is giving 42mpg which ain't too bad.

Having read lots of topics about running in new motors I will use my Yeti harder than I would in normal driving, It goes against the grain a bit cos

you don't like to thrash a willing puppy, but if you boss it about a bit it will become an obedient friend I'm sure. The logic of doing so makes a lot of sense

when you read up about it..

Echo the comments about Steering wheel obscuring the instruments a bit - I'm 6'2" and like a high seat/low wheel combination.

No rattles or squeaks as yet and am not expecting any either. My previous Octavia ran to 120,000miles without a chirrup!

Will post more on fuel consumption when the beast is properly run-in. Must admit I enjoy the challenge of getting the max mpg for my journey home.

Octavia 140PD best was 64mpg (actual. 69 on computer!)

Mercedes best was 47mpg (51 on computer)

By my reckoning I think I should be able to get 50mpg from the Yeti. We'll see.

Enjoying the exclusivity - not seen another one on the road ever. I've see more Bentleys, Panameras, Veyrons and new Rollers......er....but then I do

work at Bentley!!!

Collected my 1.2 TSi S spec Yeti last Thursday after a snap decision to get rid of my Merc CDi220 Estate.

Had the Merc for 7 months and initially enjoyed the drive but had to bottle out through fear of high insurance premiums, high servicing costs and repair costs

should they arise. Additionally, my merc had the misfortune to be fitted with that most ridiculous contraption - the DPF.

Having been a diesel fan for nearly 20 years I feel that they have lost their way and become massively complex and prone to issues that did not exist in

previous times.

Why legislate to require a device such as the DPF is beyond me. You can't drive a diesel in town for any length of time now, You are forced to make journeys

you don't necessarily want to just to regenerate your DPF. In my case, the Merc DPF increased fuel consumption by 5mpg and the CO2 was higher than the

non-DPF cars. An environmental advancement - don't make me laugh! Oh, and mine had to be replaced at 67000 miles at a cost of £1200. RANT OVER!

So, my Yeti in contrast will be much cheaper to run for a start. Cheap insurance, reasonable service costs and less to go wrong it would seem to me.

My Yeti is more secure and composed on the road and doesn't skip around over manhole covers like the Merc. The engine is massively refined in comparison and is as eager as a

cheeky little puppy. It's nice to have a manual again with controls as light as the Yeti.

The seats are equally comfortable for me and the higher driving position is great - reminds me of my old Picasso!

The Merc had lots of toys that the Yeti doesn't but I can't say I really miss them.

My commute to work is 72 miles up the A51 between Nuneaton and Crewe and after 300 miles running in is giving 42mpg which ain't too bad.

Having read lots of topics about running in new motors I will use my Yeti harder than I would in normal driving, It goes against the grain a bit cos

you don't like to thrash a willing puppy, but if you boss it about a bit it will become an obedient friend I'm sure. The logic of doing so makes a lot of sense

when you read up about it..

Echo the comments about Steering wheel obscuring the instruments a bit - I'm 6'2" and like a high seat/low wheel combination.

No rattles or squeaks as yet and am not expecting any either. My previous Octavia ran to 120,000miles without a chirrup!

Will post more on fuel consumption when the beast is properly run-in. Must admit I enjoy the challenge of getting the max mpg for my journey home.

Octavia 140PD best was 64mpg (actual. 69 on computer!)

Mercedes best was 47mpg (51 on computer)

By my reckoning I think I should be able to get 50mpg from the Yeti. We'll see.

Enjoying the exclusivity - not seen another one on the road ever. I've see more Bentleys, Panameras, Veyrons and new Rollers......er....but then I do

work at Bentley!!!

I live in Nuneaton and my yeti is on order, I shall eagerly look out for you now!

I've only seen two so far on the road, both in Wales. One in Llangollen and one near Conwy.

love your "Puppy"... ... ...

Picked up our Yeti 170 4x4 Elegance on 12/3/10 and traded inthe 09 vrs diesel. Dealer only had this one in stock and quoted up to 16 weeks delivery. After some serious haggling we decided to go with the one in stock. After a week of driving it I can say I'm well chuffed with it. Loads of room, good visibility and ride height, great engine and comfortable ride and lots of gizmos to fiddle with. Usual excellent Skoda build quality ( think they could teach the Germans a thing or two) at a cracking price. Skoda have a winner here.