Hi All

I am now just over 6 months into my ownership of my YETI, bought after last winter's hassles of snow and paralysis at the suggestion of my 87 year old Mother!!

This car has unfailingly put a smile (nearly said 'idiotic') upon the face of this driver every single day it is driven, even if it is only the 8 mile cruise to the nearest shop for a copy of the day's paper.

My three bestest bits of the YETI, after MUCH deliberation are as follows:

1. The "solidity" and security when driving the YETI.

2. The economy (170 diesel) of ownership (MPG, insurance, tax, servicing).

3. The level of equipment as standard - elegance spec for me. (esp the heated seats recently!!).

Against?

1. I cannot get a permanent blow of cool air to my face.

Anyone else got comments?

Nice to hear that Freshacre.

I have to agree with you about the Yeti being a GREAT car to own and drive.

Oh no! Don't tell me it's not another new car were you can't get fresh air from the face vents...

You can get full time cold air from the vents, you just need to read the manual and press the appropriate button on the climate control to override the automatic control.

Thats a relief......( wish I had a manual,never mind the car) :S

[....] wish I had a manual,never mind the car) :S

There you go, this page has all the current manuals in PDF format:

Škoda Yeti Documentation - production period since 06/2010

Best regards

David

What do all of you rate as your three top best bits? and the one negative?

For:

1. Specification for the price.

2. The look. Bright colour, short overhangs and height make it stand out.

3. Great combo of small petrol engine and 7 speed auto is just soooo smooth.

Against:

1. No plastic edge liners on wheelarches like CRV etc... to protect paint means possibility of future damage. And there is too much bodywork in the firing line of debris from the front tyres.

After a week with mine I am extremely impressed overall but have 3 little niggles I don't like:

1. The B pillar is rather wide which causes me to struggle a bit when I need to look over my shoulder. Though this is mainly because I suffer with a bad neck.

2. The boot lid is harder to close than it should be. At 6ft 3inch I struggle to get out of the way as it swings down and it seems that no matter how hard I swing on the rubber handle it won't slam shut so I have to touch the paintwork to close it properly.

3. The little arrow on the maxidot display advising you when to change up. I assume it's aimed at improving economy but it can't see the road/traffic ahead can it? I've been driving long enough to know when it's time to change gear thanks Skoda.

Other than that it's all good :yes:

3. The little arrow on the maxidot display advising you when to change up.

Other than that it's all good :yes:

Like you I thought this was a bit of a Grrr factor - BUT - the engine is just SOOOO quiet that I have found it a useful reminder that I need to change up! Or down. Sometimes it even tells me to change from 4th up into 6th.

Memo to self:- concentrate more.

Good Bits

1. Ease of manoeuvrability of the Yeti makes it so easy to drive

2. Easy cruising at 70mph and mid range power when required

3. Great feeling of space within the cabin makes it an excellent family car

Bad Bit

1. Folding up the back seats, the middle one in particular, with a stretchy hook is a bit shabby in comparison to the rest of the car

For:

1. Specification for the price.

2. The look. Bright colour, short overhangs and height make it stand out.

3. Great combo of small petrol engine and 7 speed auto is just soooo smooth.

Against:

1. No plastic edge liners on wheelarches like CRV etc... to protect paint means possibility of future damage. And there is too much bodywork in the firing line of debris from the front tyres.

The plastic edge liners you mention are the wheel arch extensions currently available to our continental friends and seen at the Paris motor show (but alas not to us for the present). I'm hoping they will be available by the time my car is built as combining those with the rear foils which I understand are going to be a standard fitment for Yeti's built post 8th November should provide a decent level of protection for the paintwork.

For:

1. Value for money, even at the upper end of the range - still reckon a 170 Elegance for circa £20K represents good value against it's competitors.

2. Feel good factor - there's something about the Yeti that just makes it feel just right and it's classless too.

3. Interior design and quality - although no one single thing sticks out, it's a coherent design that combines practicality with understated good taste and a quality feel.

Against:

1. More and more people are noticing the above for themselves, making the Yeti's rarity on the roads a diminishing pleasure for those of us "early adoptors"

2. The boot lid is harder to close than it should be. At 6ft 3inch I struggle to get out of the way as it swings down and it seems that no matter how hard I swing on the rubber handle it won't slam shut so I have to touch the paintwork to close it properly.

I tend to use the handle to swing it down half way then put my palm,fingers on the badge for the last push