I think my dealer gave me around 14% discount on mine :yes:

Was a part exchange involved ??.....and where was your delaer ??

a few days late but found this

My test-drives: Yeti vs 3008 vs Qashqai

Thanks for the previous input to all who helped point me towards my next family car (growing family etc).

I first drove the Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dci, since i liked the exterior styling. Overall, the engine was quite 'rattly' both in terms of noise, and vibration in the steering wheel. Some body roll around roundabouts, although ok, and drive ok otherwise. It actually felt quite well screwed together overall. Biggest problem however, which reminded of my car-before-last (BMW mini) was that despite the high driving positiion, the roof height was actually quite low and despite me being on mildly tall (6ft exactly),I had to duck down in order to look up to see traffic lights - not a great experience, and makes you feel like its a cramped car

The Skoda was next, and it was lovely - I suppose that driving the 'Elegance' spec coloured the view to some degree (although I tried to ignore that aspect), but the 2.0 diesel even in the bottom 110 horsepower mode worked well (i wouldnt call it quick, but it was good, solid and did the job). Clever seating, very solid feeling, nice to drive, great visibility - it even looks great in real life, apart from perhaps from directly front on, where the bonnet isnt the best. Great driving position, the steering felt precise and connected to the road. Overall it left a lovely experience.

The 3008 (1.6 diesel, 6 speed) next... and wow. In a bad way. My expectations were high based almost entirely on 'What Car's best car of 2010 etc, and i have to say that it rolled, didnt take pot holes well, my friend and dad (who were also along in all cars as another perspective) reported feeling sick in the back, and when i went around a roundabout, in damp conditions, at 20 miles per hour, the rear slid out. The Skoda, on the same roundabout, had clung on tightly at 30 mph. What didnt help was that it felt like the steering wheel was connected to the road via some trifle - not a very reasurring feeling. On the plus side, the Peugeot had lots and lots of equipment, but our over-riding view was "How much of this is going to fail over the next 3 years". A very, very poor experience. All this, and it looks like a pig ! The only really positives were a well designed boot (the false floor as well as a folding down tail-gate to sit on, reminiscent of Land Rover et al.), and a very nice car dealer who didnt pressure us. But then, that doesnt really mean anything much, and you wouldnt make a purchase decision based on that.

Overall for me, i'm going for the Yeti. My dad (who currently drives a diesel 08 Golf) may also have inadvertently found his next car too!

Oh, and finally, the icing on the cake is that for Hire Purchase, Skoda are offering 1.5% APR on Yetis currently Do I sound like i'm interested ??

It always makes me laugh when people come on a car enthusiast website and ask for advice about another mark. Not surprisingly the majority will tell you to stick with the mark, obviously skoda in this case. I love the Skoda mark and think my wife's fabia is great and really wanted to love the yeti, but I didn't in this case, and guess what, bought the 3008 which I thought was a far better car. I'm surprised by the comments on its ride as its not too firm and compliant, far more so than the hard ride I found in the yeti. It also handles very securely for a family car (yes family not sports car), with no issues in the wet at all. It's also very refined and well equipped and I love the way it looks as does everyone who has seen and sat in it. As good as the yeti is, I thought it was well made but very bland, very lacking in standard kit, esp being the biggest issue and far less practical than the pug, especially the very flexible and big boot which is a godsend for a child and dog. I've also had lots of pugs in the past before my skodas and not had problems in any of them. It's just a matter of what you want a car for and fair enough we all want and different things but a bit more balance may help when people are trying to make a decision, even though there's never any substitute for trying something yourself

It always makes me laugh when people come on a car enthusiast website and ask for advice about another mark. Not surprisingly the majority will tell you to stick with the mark, obviously skoda in this case. I love the Skoda mark and think my wife's fabia is great and really wanted to love the yeti, but I didn't in this case, and guess what, bought the 3008 which I thought was a far better car. I'm surprised by the comments on its ride as its not too firm and compliant, far more so than the hard ride I found in the yeti. It also handles very securely for a family car (yes family not sports car), with no issues in the wet at all. It's also very refined and well equipped and I love the way it looks as does everyone who has seen and sat in it. As good as the yeti is, I thought it was well made but very bland, very lacking in standard kit, esp being the biggest issue and far less practical than the pug, especially the very flexible and big boot which is a godsend for a child and dog. I've also had lots of pugs in the past before my skodas and not had problems in any of them. It's just a matter of what you want a car for and fair enough we all want and different things but a bit more balance may help when people are trying to make a decision, even though there's never any substitute for trying something yourself

I have never owned a Peugeot but I included a 3008 together with a Tiguan and a Yeti in my shortlist for my Mini Cooper S Clubman replacement. I road tested the 3008 and thought the interior to be rather pleasant but a bit "enclosed", however, I found the ride and handling floaty and the steering to be a bit vague compared to the Mini. I did not road test the Tiguan because it was far to expensive compared to the Skoda. When I road tested the Skoda I found it to be surprisingly comparable to the Mini but with a far more compliant ride. I was a little dissapointed in the 3008 after reading the glowing praise heaped upon it by "What Car", interestingly I found one of their long term test reports in which the journalist complained bitterley about the extremely uncomfortable seating. The main reason I discounted the 3008 however, was because I wanted a 4x4 vehicle and was amazed that although it is classed as a "Crossover" and looks like it should be, there is no 4 wheel drive option available on the 3008.

I don't know how anyone could even consider a Peugeot since they closed the Ryton factory at Coventry and put 2000+ workers on the dole....

admin,posted in error, please delete

Edited 16 July, 201114 yr by ima

a few days late but found this

My test-drives: Yeti vs 3008 vs Qashqai

Thanks for the previous input to all who helped point me towards my next family car (growing family etc).

I first drove the Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dci, since i liked the exterior styling. Overall, the engine was quite 'rattly' both in terms of noise, and vibration in the steering wheel. Some body roll around roundabouts, although ok, and drive ok otherwise. It actually felt quite well screwed together overall. Biggest problem however, which reminded of my car-before-last (BMW mini) was that despite the high driving positiion, the roof height was actually quite low and despite me being on mildly tall (6ft exactly),I had to duck down in order to look up to see traffic lights - not a great experience, and makes you feel like its a cramped car

The Skoda was next, and it was lovely - I suppose that driving the 'Elegance' spec coloured the view to some degree (although I tried to ignore that aspect), but the 2.0 diesel even in the bottom 110 horsepower mode worked well (i wouldnt call it quick, but it was good, solid and did the job). Clever seating, very solid feeling, nice to drive, great visibility - it even looks great in real life, apart from perhaps from directly front on, where the bonnet isnt the best. Great driving position, the steering felt precise and connected to the road. Overall it left a lovely experience.

The 3008 (1.6 diesel, 6 speed) next... and wow. In a bad way. My expectations were high based almost entirely on 'What Car's best car of 2010 etc, and i have to say that it rolled, didnt take pot holes well, my friend and dad (who were also along in all cars as another perspective) reported feeling sick in the back, and when i went around a roundabout, in damp conditions, at 20 miles per hour, the rear slid out. The Skoda, on the same roundabout, had clung on tightly at 30 mph. What didnt help was that it felt like the steering wheel was connected to the road via some trifle - not a very reasurring feeling. On the plus side, the Peugeot had lots and lots of equipment, but our over-riding view was "How much of this is going to fail over the next 3 years". A very, very poor experience. All this, and it looks like a pig ! The only really positives were a well designed boot (the false floor as well as a folding down tail-gate to sit on, reminiscent of Land Rover et al.), and a very nice car dealer who didnt pressure us. But then, that doesnt really mean anything much, and you wouldnt make a purchase decision based on that.

Overall for me, i'm going for the Yeti. My dad (who currently drives a diesel 08 Golf) may also have inadvertently found his next car too!

Oh, and finally, the icing on the cake is that for Hire Purchase, Skoda are offering 1.5% APR on Yetis currently Do I sound like i'm interested ??

I suspect that unless you were indulging in some sneaky left foot braking you hit some diesel in the Pug. 1500kg lumps like the 3008 don't tend to indulge in snap oversteer without a lot of provocation- they tend to understeer like pigs.

Some friends bought a 3008 over the Yeti.

Only a couple of months down the line and they are already regretting it. Their next car will be a Yeti.

A bit off topic but,,,,,,,

I have been in China for a couple of weeks and still seen no sign of a Yeti, do they sell them here??? There are plenty of Octavias and a few Fabias around; and I think I saw a Superb.......

I have had my heart set on a yeti for about 4 months now but despite a test drive in December I have still not managed to find a dealership which will offer me more than 8% discount on buying the 2.0 4WD Elegance, which on its own is not too bad but add on Skodas almost 8% interest and I find it a little high and wanted 10% discount

Am I being over optimistic ? I have also now been thinking of the Peugeot 2008 Crossover as an alternative, and will be test driving it next week to see how it compares as it looks very well made, reviews very well and is cheaper for the same spec even tho it looks bland.

Bit of a dilemma now ! :S

Out of interest Paul, why are you selling the Elegance?? You haven't had it long. And how can you POSSIBLY consider a PUG

May I draw your attention to an article in yesterday's Daily Mirror…………….

Out of interest Paul, why are you selling the Elegance?? You haven't had it long. And how can you POSSIBLY consider a PUG

May I draw your attention to an article in yesterday's Daily Mirror…………….

Nice one

Our relatives always buy a Peugeot as it's thier local dealer. That's the most important thing when choosing a car apparently.

They went for a 3008 and we looked at each others cars recently at a family meet up.

My god, I can't believe how cheap and plastic the 3008 is inside. Thiers cost thousands more than our Yeti as it's a top spec one, but it doesn't compare to a Yeti SE in terms of interior quality and feeling well built.

No wonder Peugeot have lost so much of their market share.

They are just not good enough inside, feel cheap, lose value too quickly and are all a bit guppy looking.

My god, I can't believe how cheap and plastic the 3008 is inside. Thiers cost thousands more than our Yeti as it's a top spec one, but it doesn't compare to a Yeti SE in terms of interior quality and feeling well built.

I can't comment for the 3008, but I travel a lot on business and get to drive Audis, Volvos, Fords, Vauxhalls, Peugeots, Volkswagens, etc of all sizes courtesy of Hertz and co every week.

The Yeti's cabin is very similar to a Golf or an A3... and feels like it will be a wonderful place to spend 5,200 hours or 217 days over the next five years / 160,000 miles. There are a couple of minor points which aren't perfect (the "chrome" bits on the rotary controls for the climate control are a bit plasticky) but that's just being critical, and I would say it out-Superbs the Superb in many respects.

Volkswagen must be spitting feathers right now... why would anyone be daft enough to buy a Tiguan which looks like a cross between a 3008/Sportage/ix35 clone from the back/sides and a VW Transporter at the front, when you can buy a Yeti for the best part of 10,000 euros less.

I test drove the 2008 as one of the many cars I tried before buying the yeti and I honestly thought it was one of the worst I tried ! The ride quality was not very good, and it was adorned with silly bits of cheap plastic gizmos like head up displays, and you felt like a fighter pilot cosseted in the seats which wrapped around you because of the high centreline armrest between the two front seats.

Didnt like it at all, never even gave it a second look after took the keys back.

The only one I actually did like that was close to the yeti was the Hyundai ix35 but that had quite a body roll on corners, and some cheap plastic again.

Anyway, my two penneth and im a fussy git !!!

:yes:

I test drove the 2008 as one of the many cars I tried before buying the yeti and I honestly thought it was one of the worst I tried ! The ride quality was not very good, and it was adorned with silly bits of cheap plastic gizmos like head up displays, and you felt like a fighter pilot cosseted in the seats which wrapped around you because of the high centreline armrest between the two front seats.

Didnt like it at all, never even gave it a second look after took the keys back.

The only one I actually did like that was close to the yeti was the Hyundai ix35 but that had quite a body roll on corners, and some cheap plastic again.

Anyway, my two penneth and im a fussy git !!!

:yes:

That makes two of us Paul and you still haven't answered my question as to why your getting rid of your candy white Yeti

That makes two of us Paul and you still haven't answered my question as to why your getting rid of your candy white Yeti

Eh ???......im not getting rid of me yeti !!!! Where on earth did that scurrelous and ridiculous rumour come from, I love me yeti and will have it until it gets traded in for a new one sometime about a year from now !!

:no:

Sorry, my mistake. I misread your original post dated 4th April

Ignore silly old Macdemon

Volkswagen must be spitting feathers right now... why would anyone be daft enough to buy a Tiguan.

Let us not forget the Tiguan is a (marginally) bigger car.

I love the Yeti but for a car of its size the boot is rather small, even more so with a spare wheel in it.

I love the Yeti but for a car of its size the boot is rather small, even more so with a spare wheel in it.

Now we're beyond nappies and pushchairs, the boot size issue is actually less of an issue.

We've just done a run to the UK in the wife's Fabia... luggage for four for a two month trip, and that's for the 2009 model which still has the spare tyre!

The dogs... the issue there is the height of the lip, always an issue for 4x4s and crossovers causing much scratching of the bumper. That's why we've decided to go for a dog trailer...