Just spotted what could be one of if not the first UK Monster registered August 09 on an 09 plate. Production for the UK only got going on the 05/08/09

My link

pricey but

TP

Edited 30 September, 201015 yr by The Plumber

Says towbar prep - and has a hole in the back spoiler.

That's worth a grand on its own....

I'd be expecting a bit of discount with this one. There again in 20 - 30 years time it could have value for being one of the very earliest UK cars.

Checking the registration, this one was actually registered on 26th August about three weeks before official launch.

I thought for a moment that it was the car tested by Autocar but that is an OY59 rather than OY09. Confirms that it is definitely from Skoda UK fleet.

Edited 30 September, 201015 yr by Trevorminor

On looking at the used car site again, the car pictured by Autocar OY59JZT in their full test last October is also for sale

http://www.skoda.net.r66.co.uk/carview.aspx?id=601120304

Again a bit pricey especially if it has been track tested by Autocar.

A bit odd that Autocar have tested a 140bhp Elegance and the car pictured for sale is actually a 170bhp. On looking at the DVLA details, I think that the dealer has got it wrong. The car is a 140 Crd. Registered on 1st September and in all likelihood ragged by Autocar and possibly others.

No sign yet of the Aqua Blue Yeti that TopGear Magazine drove in the USA.

Edited 30 September, 201015 yr by Trevorminor

On looking at the used car site again, the car pictured by Autocar in their full test last October is also for sale

http://www.skoda.net...px?id=601120304

A bit odd that Autocar have tested a 140bhp Elegance and the car pictured for sale is actually a 170bhp.

No sign yet of the Aqua Blue Yeti that TopGear Magazine drove in the USA.

If registered in September then it's a 140; the 170 did not arrive here until late November 09 at the earliest. Grainy picture I know but I reckon looking at the rear axle beams she's got the rough road pack and the reg number looks right for the loch demo press launch up in Scotland. Think I have a photo of her nearside front wing

TP

On looking at the DVLA details, I think that the dealer has got it wrong. The car is a 140 Crd. Registered on 1st September and in all likelihood ragged by Autocar and possibly others.

Trevorminor: slightly OT but how do you check car registration numbers on the DVLA? Can anyone do that?

Edit: answered myself! Found it online! Amazing! This is my A2!

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for LV51 PVN are:

Date of Liability 01 10 2011 Date of First Registration 10 10 2001 Year of Manufacture 2001 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1390CC CO2 Emissions 119g/Km Fuel Type Heavy Oil Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status Licence Not Due Vehicle Colour BLUE Vehicle Type Approval M1 Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle 6 Months Rate £0.00 12 Months Rate £30.00

Edited 1 October, 201015 yr by 900000

If registered in September then it's a 140; the 170 did not arrive here until late November 09 at the earliest.

TP

I wondered if anyone would spot that as well

The DVLA vehicle enquiry page is a little bit buried but I find it useful for looking up old classic cars featured in films or advertisements, to see if they are still on the road.

Ah ha!

I bought it!

They did a reasonable deal in the end, I was PXing a damaged Civic and they did make me an offer I was happy with.

I went ahead knowing it has been ragged but to be honest with two years warranty left there should be littel to worry about.

Palmers did advertise it as a 170 and it is in fact a 140, a fact that cost them three free services and a tank of fuel.

The service at Palmers Watford has been pretty good, the car prepared 'as new' so I'm a happy bunny.

Probably paid over the odds but it is very well specced and just what I need for work.

Tested CRV and X trail, Yeti far better built and nicer ride.

Bitwobbly

Ah ha!

I bought it!

They did a reasonable deal in the end, I was PXing a damaged Civic and they did make me an offer I was happy with.

I went ahead knowing it has been ragged but to be honest with two years warranty left there should be littel to worry about.

Palmers did advertise it as a 170 and it is in fact a 140, a fact that cost them three free services and a tank of fuel.

The service at Palmers Watford has been pretty good, the car prepared 'as new' so I'm a happy bunny.

Probably paid over the odds but it is very well specced and just what I need for work.

Tested CRV and X trail, Yeti far better built and nicer ride.

Bitwobbly

Thanks for posting, glad to here it's been picked by a forum member

Regards,

TP

Yes, keep us updated and look after it. Give it a few years and it could well be sought after as a 'classic'. In the classic car world there is a value to it being the first UK magazine test car. I wouldn't necessarily assume that it has been totally abused either.

If you haven't got a copy of the magazine, I would strongly recommend getting hold of a copy or two to keep with the car's history.

If it has been checked and you have a warranty there isn't too much to worry about. Two years should easily show up anything major.

My early ex demo is a great car and I can't be 100% about its history either.

Yes, keep us updated and look after it. Give it a few years and it could well be sought after as a 'classic'. In the classic car world there is a value to it being the first UK magazine test car. I wouldn't necessarily assume that it has been totally abused either.

If you haven't got a copy of the magazine, I would strongly recommend getting hold of a copy or two to keep with the car's history.

If it has been checked and you have a warranty there isn't too much to worry about. Two years should easily show up anything major.

My early ex demo is a great car and I can't be 100% about its history either.

Whilst it would be great to think the Yeti could become a classic, I think modern vehicles have become far too complex to survive for long enough to achieve that status. They will inevitably pass on to people who can't afford to maintain them correctly, and it is now nearly impossible to "DIY" as so much specialist equipment is needed. I have repaired vehicles in the past, transplanting engines, rebuilding engines and other major components and body repairs, but when it comes to the computers that run cars now there are no shortcuts. I also know from my experience at work that electrical components have a life expectancy and ultimately fail as do wearing components, yet after a brief period in production they are no longer available and can't be made by specialists, so can't be replaced. When a 12 to 15 year old modern car suffers a computer failure it will probably have to be scrapped unless there is some company out there able to refurbish the failed part, and the repair has to be realistic compared to the cars current retail value. Look in the service book for examples of "mandatory" work that is required, which realistically will never be done, eg change all the airbags at 15 years old!

My wifes 53 reg Fabia is a good example, I had the cambelt done at 6 years old and 55k, as it was worthwile looking at the vehicle value and life expectancy, and will probably do it again at 12 years old when it will be about 80k. However I would be surprised if it gets done again, even if we still own it as at 18 years old would not be economical to do at a garage. This will probably determine the car life as when the cambelt fails, or if something else goes in the meantime as the car will only be worth the current equivalent of about £500. Unless a vehicle survives to 20 to 25 years old in salveagable condition there is not much chance of it being rescued, even though bodywork is so much better protected now and real rust issues seem to be a thing of the past. (I remember owning a vauxhall chevetter that needed new wings and serious welding repairs to the cills and inner wings at only 4 years old!)

If you look around the world landrovers and basic 4x4s can be repaired for virtually any body or mechanical fault, often with locally fabricated parts, this will go on indefinately, but if a more modern cars computer has failed there is no easy fix except replacement.

Whilst it would be great to think the Yeti could become a classic, I think modern vehicles have become far too complex to survive for long enough to achieve that status. They will inevitably pass on to people who can't afford to maintain them correctly, and it is now nearly impossible to "DIY" as so much specialist equipment is needed.

Similar things were said when cars like the Golf GTi and Peugeot 205 GTi were introduced. History has proved these wrong. Yes, modern electronics have brought about a degree of inbuilt obsolesence but it is quite surprising how DiYers adapt. It is possible for anyone to cheaply acquire the diagnostic equipment to keep an early Fabia or similar on the road and I think that cars of the Yeti's generation will similarly be maintainable in the longer term.

Due to the modular nature of VW group cars, there will probably develop a sizeable market for used ECUs and similar from accident damaged or otherwise written off vehicles. Specialists already exist to support quite modern cars outside official dealerships and they will evolve and be able to support the likes of the Yeti.

You are right that many will end up in the crusher, as that will simply be the cheapest option but some will survive. My dad runs a 14 year old Nissan Micra that would have been far cheaper to have been part exchanged under the scrappage scheme. But he's owned it from new, looked after it carefully and despite only being worth a few hundred squids he religously has it maintained by the local Nissan dealer. The MoT and service this year cost more than the car is worth. He does so because he really likes the car and even though he could readily afford to buy the latest brand new equivalent, he flatly refuses to do so. This car is literally in concourse condition and he loves it.

When he gives up driving, I will probably acquire it and do exactly the same with it. That is how the run of the mill cars of today survive to become classics. They won't all survive but a popular new car - such as the Yeti should see a larger proportion surving than many others.

Ah ha!

I bought it!

They did a reasonable deal in the end, I was PXing a damaged Civic and they did make me an offer I was happy with.

I went ahead knowing it has been ragged but to be honest with two years warranty left there should be littel to worry about.

Palmers did advertise it as a 170 and it is in fact a 140, a fact that cost them three free services and a tank of fuel.

The service at Palmers Watford has been pretty good, the car prepared 'as new' so I'm a happy bunny.

Probably paid over the odds but it is very well specced and just what I need for work.

Tested CRV and X trail, Yeti far better built and nicer ride.

Bitwobbly

How does a Ragged yeti perform ? It,s fuel ,and oil consumption over time should be of interest having been "well run in" by the motoring press. :evil:

How does a Ragged yeti perform ? It,s fuel ,and oil consumption over time should be of interest having been "well run in" by the motoring press. :evil:

Why should it be ragged?

Very few people actually do that to demo cars nowadays.

Remembered there's a few shots of the Loch launch demo on the Autotrader site My link sadly cannot identify the car in question but worth a look.

TP

It seems to run just like a new car. No squeeks or rattles, engine as sweet as a nut.

Is it possible to rag a diesel nowadays? After all its running fully synthetic oil and all diesels have a governor to stop over-speeding.

I've never run a new engine in, my new BMW 1200GS has always been caned and runs a treat!!

It seems to run just like a new car. No squeeks or rattles, engine as sweet as a nut.

Is it possible to rag a diesel nowadays? After all its running fully synthetic oil and all diesels have a governor to stop over-speeding.

I've never run a new engine in, my new BMW 1200GS has always been caned and runs a treat!!

Hi, I got my car from Palmers Watford also, seemed a lot more switched on than Hughes at Burnham/Farnham, which is very close to you, so could maybe be tempting come service time.