……..with apologies to Little Britain!

Took delivery last Wednesday and I am delighted. It has been so long since I drove a demonstrator let alone seen a Yeti. All I could have hoped for. You may recall I dumped the 1.2TSI with sunroof (delivery November at the earliest) for a 2.0 TDI SE 110 sitting in Emden. Bit of a leap of faith given that I had not driven the diesel. No need to have been concerned. The diesel is powerful enough for our needs. It is fun to drive and everything works so far. In fact the delay on the sunroof probably did me a favour. For the last few days I have been fighting a futile battle with lime aphids and falling / twigs/leaves and hindsight tells me that a sunroof may not have been wise.

She is a standard 2WD SE model with a spare wheel and with mud flaps/mats thrown in for free. She has enough gizmos for me without breaking the bank on extras. I am not a technical sort of chap or one who will be monitoring consumption that closely. If we do 6000 miles per annum it will be a lot. On the other hand the temptation is to drive her just for the fun of it. I am retired so why not? Price of diesel may have something to do with it!! She was delivered with Dunlop SP Sports which seem pretty chunky. Guess these OK. Only off-road I will be doing is our drive.

Why did I buy it?

I promised myself a new car when I retired.

After 40 years of commuting by train I felt I needed something a little different to the norm and something that would stand the test of time. The Yeti certainly fits the bill admirably

It looks good, it is well built, it provides ultimate flexibility for us in retirement and it is very good value for money. Be assured I do not spend money lightly these days!

Those lucky enough to have taken delivery of the Snow Monsters will know what I mean when I say that you feel a little bit special when behind the wheel. People are looking at you. They probably aren’t but you feel they are!! You certainly get second glances as if to say ‘what is that?’

Tomorrow when my better half heads for the village on her bike to collect the paper, I am tempted to follow in the Yeti – the Skoda support car a la Tour de France. I fear however that she may not see the funny side! On Monday I am playing tour guide as I show 3 Germans the delights of Sussex. That should test the suspension and the stereo.....

Lee – enjoy your Yeti on Wednesday. I can honestly say I am having the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Second thoughts, at my age, with clothes off as well.

To infinity and beyond………..

TTFN

……..with apologies to Little Britain!

Took delivery last Wednesday and I am delighted. It has been so long since I drove a demonstrator let alone seen a Yeti. All I could have hoped for. You may recall I dumped the 1.2TSI with sunroof (delivery November at the earliest) for a 2.0 TDI SE 110 sitting in Emden. Bit of a leap of faith given that I had not driven the diesel. No need to have been concerned. The diesel is powerful enough for our needs. It is fun to drive and everything works so far. In fact the delay on the sunroof probably did me a favour. For the last few days I have been fighting a futile battle with lime aphids and falling / twigs/leaves and hindsight tells me that a sunroof may not have been wise.

She is a standard 2WD SE model with a spare wheel and with mud flaps/mats thrown in for free. She has enough gizmos for me without breaking the bank on extras. I am not a technical sort of chap or one who will be monitoring consumption that closely. If we do 6000 miles per annum it will be a lot. On the other hand the temptation is to drive her just for the fun of it. I am retired so why not? Price of diesel may have something to do with it!! She was delivered with Dunlop SP Sports which seem pretty chunky. Guess these OK. Only off-road I will be doing is our drive.

Why did I buy it?

I promised myself a new car when I retired.

After 40 years of commuting by train I felt I needed something a little different to the norm and something that would stand the test of time. The Yeti certainly fits the bill admirably

It looks good, it is well built, it provides ultimate flexibility for us in retirement and it is very good value for money. Be assured I do not spend money lightly these days!

Those lucky enough to have taken delivery of the Snow Monsters will know what I mean when I say that you feel a little bit special when behind the wheel. People are looking at you. They probably aren’t but you feel they are!! You certainly get second glances as if to say ‘what is that?’

Tomorrow when my better half heads for the village on her bike to collect the paper, I am tempted to follow in the Yeti – the Skoda support car a la Tour de France. I fear however that she may not see the funny side! On Monday I am playing tour guide as I show 3 Germans the delights of Sussex. That should test the suspension and the stereo.....

Lee – enjoy your Yeti on Wednesday. I can honestly say I am having the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Second thoughts, at my age, with clothes off as well.

To infinity and beyond………..

TTFN

enjoy your monster forget the cost of the fuel for a few weeks. south coast not far from you treat the wife to a day or 2 by the sea (more fun for you driving the new monster but i will not tell)

Nicely written post Tenzing , a,good read, have a fantastic retirement, we have bought aYeti and a caravan for our retirement. Have done my bit and very shortly be spending the kids inheritance traveling around Europe, I think sometimes young drivers look and think " what is that silly old **** doing with that nice motor" and I think all paid, for, no mortgage, no debts time to have a good time .

Edited 18 July, 201015 yr by mellyboy

thanks tenzing...i honestly cant wait, ive already got a few road trips in mind, glad to hear you are loving yours and that u are having an happy retirement' ..3 sleeps to gooooooooooooo

thanks tenzing...i honestly cant wait, ive already got a few road trips in mind, glad to hear you are loving yours and that u are having an happy retirement' ..3 sleeps to gooooooooooooo

Sleeps? I bet you're not sleeping!! Blimey, I am getting more excited about your Yeti than I did about mine Enjoy

Nicely written post Tenzing , a,good read, have a fantastic retirement, we have bought aYeti and a caravan for our retirement. Have done my bit and very shortly be spending the kids inheritance traveling around Europe, I think sometimes young drivers look and think " what is that silly old **** doing with that nice motor" and I think all paid, for, no mortgage, no debts time to have a good time .

Thanks Mellyboy. It's good when a plan comes together. Have fun.

enjoy your monster forget the cost of the fuel for a few weeks. south coast not far from you treat the wife to a day or 2 by the sea (more fun for you driving the new monster but i will not tell)

Thanks - good idea although may raid the bank and head for France. Want to make absolutely sure she runs OK!!

……..with apologies to Little Britain!

Took delivery last Wednesday and I am delighted. It has been so long since I drove a demonstrator let alone seen a Yeti. All I could have hoped for. You may recall I dumped the 1.2TSI with sunroof (delivery November at the earliest) for a 2.0 TDI SE 110 sitting in Emden. Bit of a leap of faith given that I had not driven the diesel. No need to have been concerned. The diesel is powerful enough for our needs. It is fun to drive and everything works so far. In fact the delay on the sunroof probably did me a favour. For the last few days I have been fighting a futile battle with lime aphids and falling / twigs/leaves and hindsight tells me that a sunroof may not have been wise.

She is a standard 2WD SE model with a spare wheel and with mud flaps/mats thrown in for free. She has enough gizmos for me without breaking the bank on extras. I am not a technical sort of chap or one who will be monitoring consumption that closely. If we do 6000 miles per annum it will be a lot. On the other hand the temptation is to drive her just for the fun of it. I am retired so why not? Price of diesel may have something to do with it!! She was delivered with Dunlop SP Sports which seem pretty chunky. Guess these OK. Only off-road I will be doing is our drive.

Why did I buy it?

I promised myself a new car when I retired.

After 40 years of commuting by train I felt I needed something a little different to the norm and something that would stand the test of time. The Yeti certainly fits the bill admirably

It looks good, it is well built, it provides ultimate flexibility for us in retirement and it is very good value for money. Be assured I do not spend money lightly these days!

Those lucky enough to have taken delivery of the Snow Monsters will know what I mean when I say that you feel a little bit special when behind the wheel. People are looking at you. They probably aren’t but you feel they are!! You certainly get second glances as if to say ‘what is that?’

Tomorrow when my better half heads for the village on her bike to collect the paper, I am tempted to follow in the Yeti – the Skoda support car a la Tour de France. I fear however that she may not see the funny side! On Monday I am playing tour guide as I show 3 Germans the delights of Sussex. That should test the suspension and the stereo.....

Lee – enjoy your Yeti on Wednesday. I can honestly say I am having the most fun you can have with your clothes on. Second thoughts, at my age, with clothes off as well.

To infinity and beyond………..

TTFN

Great report Tenzing. Perhaps just a few years behind you in the retirement race but I bought my Yeti with the intention of handing back my company Passat and moving on to a car allowance which will take effect on 1st August.

I think my Yeti is superb. Took a couple of friends out yesterday afternoon on mixed roads inclsuing motorway and with 4 full-size people on board we still averaged 47.5 mpg so I would not expect you to have economy issues with your 110 tdi.

My boss has a Volvo XC90. I swear there's more people space in the Yeti and yes, just like you, I sense people are looking at the Yeti because again, like you, I have the only Yeti in the village!

Happy times

John

Glad to hear you are enjoying your new monster Tenzing. You've got a great way with words and I enjoy reading your posts. I fully expect a 1000 mile/km report off you in a couple of months time so, start making notes.

Hi I too have the only Yeti in the village. Maybe we typify the demographic of Yeti owners. I have had mine a week and the family all love it. My two kids (11 and 8) have more space than ever in the back. Mine got a heavy start with over 1000 miles in the first week and 3 days left at Heathrow long stay. Economy is great. I'm seeing between 50-56mpg on long journeys and that's mainly on cruise control (a first for me). It's the best car I have had so far and it always makes me smile when the Skoda jokers have a look around mine and have to admit it's "quite nice really". I got a thumbs up and a big smile from a Land Rover driver in a car park the other day. Wouldn't get that driving a BMW would you? ;-)

Nice report Tenzing,

I am not quite in the same boat, but some of your sentiments are related to my decision for buying the Yeti. I will retire in November, and Snehvide was to replace an Octy 2 Combi, which I enjoyed very much. Both it and the Yeti were bopught, "as it might be the last fun car I could afford or???"

since I do some crazy long trips south in Germany and the annual trek to see some sun in Casta del Sol in winter, the 170 was a must to replace the Oomph from the 140 PD in the Octy. It has worked out very well. I think nothig of a 500 mile day on the 'bahn outside of the holiday months and usually acomplish this in 8 hours including a 1 hour ferry trip. I stil get 40 mpg on these high velocity dashes and over 46 mpg in everyday driveng, which tends to be many short trips and some 60 mile visits to friens and into "town".

The combination of stabilty, performance and quiet at highway speed with nimble handling locally is just amazing. The biggest draw-back is that you don't notice that you proceed in excess of the statutory speed limts - it just feels so natural to move along that you have to watch yourself carefully or the local law enforcer will get too much access to your wallet.

As we get older, getting in and out of low cars gets more cumbersome, and just getting into the SM is a joy - just the perfect height.

Nice report Tenzing,

I am not quite in the same boat, but some of your sentiments are related to my decision for buying the Yeti. I will retire in November, and Snehvide was to replace an Octy 2 Combi, which I enjoyed very much. Both it and the Yeti were bopught, "as it might be the last fun car I could afford or???"

since I do some crazy long trips south in Germany and the annual trek to see some sun in Casta del Sol in winter, the 170 was a must to replace the Oomph from the 140 PD in the Octy. It has worked out very well. I think nothig of a 500 mile day on the 'bahn outside of the holiday months and usually acomplish this in 8 hours including a 1 hour ferry trip. I stil get 40 mpg on these high velocity dashes and over 46 mpg in everyday driveng, which tends to be many short trips and some 60 mile visits to friens and into "town".

The combination of stabilty, performance and quiet at highway speed with nimble handling locally is just amazing. The biggest draw-back is that you don't notice that you proceed in excess of the statutory speed limts - it just feels so natural to move along that you have to watch yourself carefully or the local law enforcer will get too much access to your wallet.

As we get older, getting in and out of low cars gets more cumbersome, and just getting into the SM is a joy - just the perfect height.

Good point as to easy access, have replacement knees and I do find getting out of the yeti fantastic with the fabia I had to push the seat right back to get out, I have friend who is having trouble with access to his car tried the yeti ,bum on seat legs swung in with no trouble at all. Be nice if us senior Yeti owners could have a meet up some time.

Good point as to easy access, have replacement knees and I do find getting out of the yeti fantastic with the fabia I had to push the seat right back to get out, I have friend who is having trouble with access to his car tried the yeti ,bum on seat legs swung in with no trouble at all. Be nice if us senior Yeti owners could have a meet up some time.

You will have to start a "Grown-up Yetonians" Adventure thread sometime

Edited 19 July, 201015 yr by Agerbundsen

You will have to start a "Grown-up Yetonians" thread sometime

... or even the "Old Yetonians".

... or even the "Old Yetonians".

Don't push yer luck, kid.

I'm waiting for someone to ask whether there is room for their zimmer frame..................

I'll get my coat

Don't push yer luck, kid.

Don't worry! I'm no spring chicken (at 49). A few years to go though before I hang the working boots up altogether although I could be classed as "semi-retired" with working part-time (a planned rather than forced setup).

Proud to be a Old Yetoian, being a " boomer baby " had never heard of gap years, left school at fifteen straight into a engineering apprenticeship for crap money, so we are having our gap years now, a gap between working and being laid to rest. We must keep fellow Old Yetoians informed of our exploits.

Edited 19 July, 201015 yr by mellyboy

Proud to be a Old Yetoian, being a " boomer baby " had never heard of gap years, left school at fifteen straight into a engineering apprenticeship for crap money, so we are having our gap years now, a gap between working and being laid to rest. We must keep fellow Old Yetoians informed of our exploits.

My first job in the UK was in 1966 at £100 annum. Nowadays, it is difficult to do the weekly shopping for that amount. anyway - could not afford any gaps then, but it seems fine now, but hope the gap lasts long enough that noone will haggle over the leftovers.

My first job in the UK was in 1966 at £100 annum. Nowadays, it is difficult to do the weekly shopping for that amount. anyway - could not afford any gaps then, but it seems fine now, but hope the gap lasts long enough that noone will haggle over the leftovers.

Didn't realise how well off I was a £4 per week when I started in 1966, no wonder I was able to save!

(I was living with my parents, and the leg problems I still have were why I couldn't get out to blow it all at the weekend.)

It is because of the leg problems I want to change from an automatic Octy - brilliant once I'm in - to an automatic Yeti - if I ever manage to nab one.

I think Old Yetonians sounds rather distinguished - better than old codger in funny looking car!

Perhaps we could have a "Diamond Club" for Yeti owners of 60 and over?

I thought a gap year was a year you couln't remember - in a "Senior moment" as they say.

I nearly qualify membership of this club too. I've ordered my Yeti with half an eye as post retirement car, beside the fact that it's a great drive. I should be able to pack up work after the thick end of forty years with the same company in the next 12/18 months. Then I should have the time to really enjoy it.

Andy

I nearly qualify membership of this club too. I've ordered my Yeti with half an eye as post retirement car, beside the fact that it's a great drive. I should be able to pack up work after the thick end of forty years with the same company in the next 12/18 months. Then I should have the time to really enjoy it.

Andy

We've gotta be a bit careful now........this could easily trasend into a lot of old Ken Dodd quotes and sweet remembrances of Cilla Black tunes... :clap:

Cillia Black? She will sound great in the new car especially as I've asked for the upgrade in the sound system to the new fangled wind up gramaphone thingy.

Andy

Edited 19 July, 201015 yr by AndyC

Cillia Black? She will sound great in the new car especially as I've asked for the upgrade in the sound system to the new fangled wind up gramaphone thingy.

Andy

Cilla Black? Nah! You need Val Doonican. I've still got his "Greatest Hits" on 12" vinyl. Wonder if Skoda have got a plug-in turntable as an optional accessory for the Yeti? Wouldn't be surprised, they seem to have everything else!

BTW my first weekly wage was £11.

Val Doonican? Hadn't seen the rocking chair on the options list!

Andy