I'm now looking at what to do next with my car.

 

I'm looking for sensible suggestions. 

 

I drive around London and the south east for work, having averaged about 10,000 business miles a year and about 6,000 personal miles for the last few years.

 

My Yeti PCP is up in a few months. I really like the Yeti anf have found that it is a brilliant all round vehicle.

 

But, it is time to start making up my mind what to do next.

 

I have several options.

 

1. Pay the ballon payment and keep the car, buying warranty cover, RAC cover, paying for the Haldex service and any other things that need to be paid for in he next 2-3 years, like cam belt changes etc.

 

2. PCP another Yeti, this time a FL version if they do the CR170 DSG in L&K.

 

3. HP the above.

 

4. chose a different vehicle. (looking at new with warranty.

 

I like having 4x4 and do go off road and use it in the snow. I'm part of Surrey 4x4 Response, and we help the emergency services transport people around in adverse conditions, working with the Police, Ambulance service, Surrey County Council, Surrey Search & Rescue to mention a few.

 

Being self employed I could also go down the business lease/finance route, but I'm not currently VAT registered, but I could be if I wanted to be. 

 

I've been looking at other SUV's like the Evoke, FL2, V60, Kuga, Tiguan & I'll look at the Sportage & ix35 and the Qashqi as well. Possible even the Counryman & the X1 or the CX5.

 

I like the slightly raised driving position.

 

I'll consider petrol, but what ever vehicle I go for, it has to be an automatic.

 

Honest John does not like VAG group DSG's, he prefers the Ford Powershift.

 

I like the Yeti because it is shorter than a Golf and has a small turning circle, which is ideal for London & parking, but is is great on the motorways & A & B roads etc.

 

I really have not idea what to do at the moment.

 

Mike

What is your priority?

Cost has got to hint at keeping what you have and just paying for repairs. Although if the residuals are very high you can probably justify changing on a cost basis if you don't spec the new one up very much.

There are some other decent 4x4s out there in fairly compact bodies, although nothing particularly cheap as an auto.

I've been offered significant discounts on Kia, Ford and Vauxhall... But still leaning towards the Yeti because the size/driving/jack of all trades abilities just seem so well sorted.

What is your priority?

Cost has got to hint at keeping what you have and just paying for repairs. Although if the residuals are very high you can probably justify changing on a cost basis if you don't spec the new one up very much.

There are some other decent 4x4s out there in fairly compact bodies, although nothing particularly cheap as an auto.

I've been offered significant discounts on Kia, Ford and Vauxhall... But still leaning towards the Yeti because the size/driving/jack of all trades abilities just seem so well sorted.

 

My priority has to be to keep costs down as much as possible. I would have to buy extra warranty if I kept the car - the DSG/DMF/air compressor etc could cost a small fortune if they fail.

 

with regards spec, why would I want a car that isn't as well specified as my own car? 

Do what you can within your means to afford you the most enjoyment. All motorcars are expensive - you had may as well enjoy it. 

Have you looked at a Land Rover Freelander 2, it seems as though there will be one to suit your needs?

 

http://www.broadspeed.com/new_cars/Land_Rover/Freelander_2

 

I would suggest you forget what Honest John likes,

he probably has a different life style and likes and dislikes from you.

 

george

 

Or maybe the new Skoda Snowman Crossover.

You tow a caravan sometimes, too, I think?  If this is a significant factor, you'll remember that the auto version of almost anything out there probably has a lower tow max than the manual.  When I was buying a year ago the Yeti 140 4x4 DSG was the only non-tank that met my towing need.  The market may have shifted a bit by now, of course. 

Have you looked at a Land Rover Freelander 2, it seems as though there will be one to suit your needs?

http://www.broadspeed.com/new_cars/Land_Rover/Freelander_2

I would suggest you forget what Honest John likes,

he probably has a different life style and likes and dislikes from you.

george

I had a drive in an FL2 SD4 GS auto on Sunday. Very nice.

Having thought about it more, I had a lightbulb moment........

Decided to use the equity in the Yeti to buy a car outright.

Currently looking very late FL1's.

The money I save on buying the Yeti or another vehicle will mean I can afford the little extra per month on the fuel bill, and save for the (inevitable) repairs.

:lol:

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Erm, why not buy the yeti outright? Any other car is going to be an unknown quantity.

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With the release of the Yeti FL pictures, are you drawn to that as a replacement?

 

Dad has a FL2 and it does drive very nice, and his HSE is very well appointed.

I don't have the cash to buy it outright, and want my fixed monthly out goings to reduce, which this will do.

With the release of the Yeti FL pictures, are you drawn to that as a replacement?

Dad has a FL2 and it does drive very nice, and his HSE is very well appointed.

Yes, but at the moment I don't want to pay for it :lol:

Buy a second hand yeti?

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Pcps are a nightmare. My wife used to work for vw finance, no way on this earth would she let me sign one of those.

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Yes, but at the moment I don't want to pay for it :lol:

 

Fair enough - I would think there will be some cracking deals on the current Yeti as they try to clear stocks ready for the FL.

Just done a deal on a 2006 Freelander 1 in red with beige interior. TD4 auto HSE. Looks lovely and comes with a full Land Rover service history.

 

Swapping over tomorrow.

But how long a warranty will a 2006 car come with.............not more than 12 months I should imagine

 

Still struggling to work out the logic, or am I missing something obvious?

I was gonna say that Bryan. I think we're missing something.

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Well.

My time with the Yeti is coming to an end.

Would I buy another. Yes. but not of the same model. I can't see the point. The FL version. Possibly, but for the time being I'm on a reduction in monthly expenses, so it has to go. I'll still stay in the 4x4 fold, but probably by an older british vehicle.

I think it's the idea of reducing expenses with a 7 year old land rover that we're struggling with :-)

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I think it's the idea of reducing expenses with a 7 year old land rover that we're struggling with :-)

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I understand where you are coming from, but saving over £4000 per year will pay for an awful lot of repairs and fuel.

I understand where you are coming from, but saving over £4000 per year will pay for an awful lot of repairs and fuel.

 

 

Let's hope you don't need too many  

I hope you are not paying much for it, because there are plenty around for 'Much Cheapness',

I know i suggested a FL2, but that was because it was a FL2.

 

You really really do need to know what to look for with a FL1.

Full Dealer History counts for nothing, you need to use a good Land Rover Independent.

 

http://www.bellengineering.co.uk/5.html

http://www.bellengineering.co.uk/2.html

 

A bit safer with the Auto, just a bit tho.

 

george

Slightly OT but is a FL2 much better than the FL1 then? Quite like them but always wrote them off due to the first ones poor reliability. 

Yes, but loads more expensive.

Well I didn't see this coming!