Hi,

 

I’m considering buying a Yeti and would like some real world feedback from owners. 

 

We run 2 main cars, a big one and a little one. I normally run the big one as I do about 25k a year and my wife the smaller car. However, as 20k of my mileage is just me in the car, I’m considering getting a smaller car for me and my wife taking the family car. 

 

Although I do 25k a year, it’s virtually all single A and B roads at 60 (ish) MPH. The roads I drive are VERY rural and I want to get AWD for this and the fact I do a winter Alps trip every year. I  know I don’t NEED AWD as my current and previous cars have been RWD and I use winter tyres in the cold months (and still would even if 4WD) but I jus want the extra security. 

 

So, that’s my set-up. 

 

I’d be looking at buying a nearly new (circa 1 year/10k car) and running it for 4 or 5 years so it would have circa 110/130k in the clock. (I know it’ll be worth pennies but that’s the nature of high miles).  I’m looking at the 2.0 4WD 110hp spec. 

 

I’m really interested to hear peoples views on the following:

Comfort - seats and suspension

Heater performance - how quick to warm up on a cold winters day (I also do a 2.5k road trip to the Alps in winter every year!!). Does this car have a PTC heater for quick interior warm up?

Reliability

Real World MPG - what does the 110 diesel 4WD deliver in the real world. 

 

Finally, do we have any high mile cars out there?  How do they stand up to the test it time; baggy interiors, creaks and rattles, saggy seats, that kind of thing. 

 

 

Thanks in advance.

PS - I’d be going for a lower spec that wouldn’t have the ‘off road’ button. Does the ESP/ABS in non off-road button cars brake a wheel if it’s spinning all the torque out?  I assume these cars have open diffs so would like to check how easy it is to get stuck in snow?  Thanks. 

Edited 11 December, 20178 yr by a900ss

PPS - are the seats closer to the Octavia than the Fabia?  I find the Fabia sears a bit uncomfortable (maybe because they’re smaller) but a Passat I had was fine. 

I would really recommend you spend a bit more and get the higher spec with the 150 engine. You can't beat the lights, the heated seats and the better power output. You are going to have to live with it for a long time . You only notice spending the money at the time. You will regret the poor spec every time you drive it.

 

The 110 4wd is going to be relatively slow and will not be much more economical. Driven normally  a 150 4x4 is going to give you 45+mpg and when carefully driven upper 50's

My wife has a Fabia,  the Yeti elegance seats are much more comfortable, particularly if you come across a car with the optional electric adjustments. However the poverty spec 110 4x4 will not even have an adjustable lumbar support.

 

Even a short journey in the Fabia gives me backache.

I agree 100% re getting the 4x4 with 150 engine with appropriate spec for xenon lights and comfort especially if you intend keeping it. I am similar situation to you buying mine 6 months old with intention of keeping it long term. Like you I use winter tyres for peace of mind. My 150ps Monte Carlo I find very pleasing indeed with more than adequate power and xenon lights which I find to be unbelievable (far better even than the xenons on my 2011 year 170ps elegance). I am sure a Yeti would suit you fine (try one of course).

2 hours ago, a900ss said:

I’m really interested to hear peoples views on the following:

Comfort - seats and suspension etc etc

 

Just one question from me, have you had a test drive in one?

Just now, Urrell said:

 

Just one question from me, have you had a test drive in one?

No, not yet. 

 

I fully accept that comfort, like looks, is personal. What works for one way not work for another. 

 

Mat the moment I’m doing research on potential cars before test drives. 

My previous car was a Roomster SE (same seats as a Fabia).  My bum and back ached after driving for more than half-an-hour.

 

I find Yeti seats much more comfortable, although I'd prefer more lumbar support and less squab angle - neither of which are adjustable on mine. 

Maybe best you take one for a test drive to see if you need/want adjustable lumbar support, or electric seats which have adjustable squab angle.

1 hour ago, a900ss said:

No, not yet. 

 

I fully accept that comfort, like looks, is personal. What works for one way not work for another. 

 

Mat the moment I’m doing research on potential cars before test drives. 

 The test drive is what made up our minds, it handles and performs much better than you'd think.

1 hour ago, Robjon said:

I find Yeti seats much more comfortable, although I'd prefer more lumbar support and less squab angle - neither of which are adjustable on mine. 

Maybe best you take one for a test drive to see if you need/want adjustable lumbar support, or electric seats which have adjustable squab angle.

Which is why my second and third Yeti's had the electric seat option. The fixed squab in the first Yeti was at the wrong angle and it was near impossible to get a good comfortable seating position. I ended up with one compromise position for least discomfort. With electric seats it is possible to get many different comfortable positions. I find myself driving the lumbar support up and down at times to massage my back on a long journey.

I think you'd struggle to find a 4x4 110 anyway. I only wanted 2WD and in that guise the 110 is fine. I agree that with the extra weight of the 4x4 the performance would be dulled and if working the engine hard the mpg would suffer. Ideally I would have gone for a 2WD 150 but as they don't do one for the UK market I and others that only wanted 2WD had to opt for the 110.

 

So, as others have said my choice would be the 150 if wanting 4x4.

Edited 11 December, 20178 yr by VAGCF

20 hours ago, a900ss said:

Hi,

 

I’m considering buying a Yeti and would like some real world feedback from owners. 

 

We run 2 main cars, a big one and a little one. I normally run the big one as I do about 25k a year and my wife the smaller car. However, as 20k of my mileage is just me in the car, I’m considering getting a smaller car for me and my wife taking the family car. 

 

Although I do 25k a year, it’s virtually all single A and B roads at 60 (ish) MPH. The roads I drive are VERY rural and I want to get AWD for this and the fact I do a winter Alps trip every year. I  know I don’t NEED AWD as my current and previous cars have been RWD and I use winter tyres in the cold months (and still would even if 4WD) but I jus want the extra security. 

 

So, that’s my set-up. 

 

I’d be looking at buying a nearly new (circa 1 year/10k car) and running it for 4 or 5 years so it would have circa 110/130k in the clock. (I know it’ll be worth pennies but that’s the nature of high miles).  I’m looking at the 2.0 4WD 110hp spec. 

 

I’m really interested to hear peoples views on the following:

Comfort - seats and suspension

Heater performance - how quick to warm up on a cold winters day (I also do a 2.5k road trip to the Alps in winter every year!!). Does this car have a PTC heater for quick interior warm up?

Reliability

Real World MPG - what does the 110 diesel 4WD deliver in the real world. 

 

Finally, do we have any high mile cars out there?  How do they stand up to the test it time; baggy interiors, creaks and rattles, saggy seats, that kind of thing. 

 

 

Thanks in advance.

 

My mileage is around 20kpa but on similar roads, nearly all rural A & B roads.

Prior to the Yeti I'd got by well with 2wd cars, with winter tyres Dec-March(ish). But I'm definitely a 4wd convert now, really notice the difference in traction just in general driving on damp/greasy roads etc, no wheelspin pulling away anywhere.

The other advantage I've found is that extra bit of ground clearance means I avoid hitting the various bits of debris (dead animals etc) that you tend to encounter more on rural stretches.

Mine's a 170 4x4 with Shark Stage 1 remap, owned since around 20k, heading towards 100k miles now. No significant problems to report.

Handling wise they're better than you expect.

Be aware the aerodynamics of a house brick mean MPG tails off when you start getting above 55-60mph.

 

Have you considered buying an earlier facelift car with low miles ? You'll save a chunk of depreciation.