I have a fab Monte Carlo, 2015 2 litre 170 bhp, DIESEL dsg - white and black - so smart!!!  Done 7k miles only!!  However, it looks like I will shortly be having to do short trips of 2/3 miles and I believe that this does not suit diesel cars?

 

Do you think I should change it for a petrol and if so which one?  1.2 sounds very underpowered - however, I don't really need power I suppose!!

 

As a 'mere' woman, would welcome advice/opinions from all you petrolheads!!!

Test drive a 1.2 TSi you will be surprised how good the engine is,enough power for most drivers,if funds allow get the later 1.2 110PS cambelt version 

11 minutes ago, sandman said:

Test drive a 1.2 TSi you will be surprised how good the engine is,enough power for most drivers,if funds allow get the later 1.2 110PS cambelt version 

 

Thank you - but do you think I should change?

Your future journeys certainly do not suit a diesel, so if there is no other reason why you need a diesel, like towing, and you can afford it, I'd change to a petrol.
Test drive the later 1.2; from what everyone says the are more powerful than the capacity suggests!

It would be a pity to get rid of a nice low mileage example. You could always give it a good run every week or so.

 

I'm retiring in a couple of months and the plan was to change to a petrol Karoq but given the problems with the 1.5 TSI, which would be my choice, I've decided to keep the Yeti, which is no hardship! I shall give it a good blast on a regular basis.

Edited 23 January, 20197 yr by VAGCF

..for regular 2-3 mile trips I would be considering something electric?

 

...also need to consider how much you will "lose" in depreciation when selling? I got a 1.4 Yeti last year with the aim of towing a slightly larger caravan than we had, but we have now put another caravan "on hold" so I don't really need the 1.4  any more but not sure whether I can face losing £3k+ in depreciation in 12 months, (and I really like the car).

I recently drove a 1.0ltr Skoda Rapid (when yeti in for service), and I was really impressed with the engine and I would now considering getting something similar, (A3 Audi?).

However if you still want something "Yeti" I would certainly not be put off by a 1.2 petrol engine.....go and have a test drive and see what you think..you may be suprised?

Quite right - I SHOULD give it a run weekly - but with the best will in the world, probably won't!!  And oh oh oh the depreciation!!  btw it also has an unused tow bar!!  Again, best will in the world.....should could...... didn't!!!!

Or an old second hand battery car ......for the grunt off the line 

Seriously ideal for that distance with an occasional top up at the shops perhaps.

Certainly I will consider 'lectric.  Problem is very little opportunity to charge.  My gut feeling is that its 'not there yet'!!  And I have an extremely elderly parent to consider if there is a problem with charging.  If I had my own charging point, it would be different.

 

The Yeti is lovely - suits us.  I will pop into my local Skoda dealer and see what I would have to pay to change to petrol.  Have to be white though!!!

 

Decisions decisions.  Better the devil you know - mine always dealer serviced and looked after.  Might get a lemon if I changed!!  Oh oh oh......

2-3 miles is definitely not good for a diesel and you will build up all kinds of expensive problems for yourself very, very quickly.

However, if you really don’t want to change  the car then I suggest you just find a longer route for your daily commute - at least 7 miles each way - then you can keep the car and a 7 mile commute will not really take that much longer than a 3 mile commute. It can’t do any harm to check with your dealer about swapping for a 1.2 Tsi - don’t worry about power the turbocharged 1.2 has plenty unless you want to tow a caravan. Even then I would try and do a longer 6-7 mile journey every few days to get the car to a reasonable temperature. 

In truth 2-3 miles commute is not going to be good for any conventional powered car whether diesel or petrol, it’s just too short a distance to reach optimum running temperature. 

Edited 23 January, 20197 yr by Expatman

I think some of this 'advice' may be a bit alarmist.  My 2010 140 TDi Yeti took me 4 miles to work and back five days a week (roughly a 15-20 minute journey) for four years and never missed a beat.  Granted it usually got a longer run each weekend, and a 700-mile round trip every two to three months.  I'd say that if the OP is only doing 2-3 mile trips on a regular basis (which isn't what is actually stated in their first post) then I would agree that their car probably won't thrive on that pattern of use.  But if they are going to be doing 2-3 mile trips interspersed with regular longer trips then I'd say it should be much less likely to be a problem.

 

(FWIW, in all the time I had that car I only saw the DPF light come on twice, and it went away as expected with a short run along the local 70mph dual carriageway and back.)

 

To the OP: As for the 1.2 TSi, bear in mind that it's turbocharged, and it's got clever, modern fuel injection.  It won't be like my Mum's old Mk 1 957cc Fiesta!  (Which could nevertheless be quite a fun drive, if you didn't mind ragging it a bit.  Then again, it probably weighed about half what a Yeti does.  No ABS, stability control or clever modern safety electrickery - I'm not even sure that crumple zones had been invented in those days, come to that.  But I lived to tell the tale, and grow up older and hopefully wiser...)

Never seen the dpf light in my wifes 1.6tdi Fabia in the 11k she has done in 5 years. Mainly local shopping trips, but the occasional return trips to York c50 miles every other week or so has kept it healthy.

..following on to my earlier post. I would not get too hung up on engine size / "smaller" engines. The VW 1.2 engine in the Yeti gives approx 105 hp. (OK It will not have as much torque as a diesel). I remember when I started driving anything with 100+hp was seen as a "super car"! (My GT6  - 6 cylinder just about hit 100hp), and most family cars would be lucky to hit 75hp, (and still fitted a family of 4 + luggage + towing a "heavy" caravan).

I'd suggest a trip to your local dealer when it's quiet, have a chat and then a good long test drive. When I swapped a couple of years ago, I was pleasantly surprised. My previous 2litre 140 Black Edition Yeti certainly had a bit more grunt but I'm happy enough (even though I've had to fill the tank again, only just filled it at the end of October!!).

Whew!  Thank you all..great advice...I am going to do a visit to my local dealer and see what's what...possibly a private sale and then a low mileage petrol...or p/exchange. ..!  

3 hours ago, Stubod said:

..following on to my earlier post. I would not get too hung up on engine size / "smaller" engines. The VW 1.2 engine in the Yeti gives approx 105 hp. (OK It will not have as much torque as a diesel). I remember when I started driving anything with 100+hp was seen as a "super car"! (My GT6  - 6 cylinder just about hit 100hp), and most family cars would be lucky to hit 75hp, (and still fitted a family of 4 + luggage + towing a "heavy" caravan).

I had a Fiat Strada T

On 23/01/2019 at 18:46, twoladies said:

I have a fab Monte Carlo, 2015 2 litre 170 bhp, DIESEL dsg - white and black - so smart!!!  Done 7k miles only!!  However, it looks like I will shortly be having to do short trips of 2/3 miles and I believe that this does not suit diesel cars?

 

Do you think I should change it for a petrol and if so which one?  1.2 sounds very underpowered - however, I don't really need power I suppose!!

 

As a 'mere' woman, would welcome advice/opinions from all you petrolheads!!!

I replaced my Yeti 140 diesel with the 1.2 TSI because of the rumours about punitive actions against diesel by HMG.  There is a difference between the petrol and diesel variants but it's hardly noticeable day to day. I was very surprised (pleasantly) when I tested the TSI. Mine is a DSG and the gear ratios make the best use of the available power.  Would I buy another small petrol?  Definitely yes! 

I am in the process of looking for a replacement for the Yeti and  most M/F only offer 1litre petrol but, if anything, the smaller engine is more responsive than mu current 1.2.

Definitely test drive the 1.2tsi and don't misjudge the newer 1 litre engines. 

 

Fred

For 2-3 miles a week get the bus 

 

Seriously though, the 1.2 is not underpowered. I'm on my second 1.2 Yeti so I speak from experience.

21 hours ago, VAGCF said:

I had a Fiat Strada T

Don't know what happened to my post there, I'm not typing it all out again! Suffice to say that the performance of modern cars is blunted by all the emmissions and economy stuff fitted despite what the bhp figures stated are.

I can only echo that which has already been said.  I've had a 1.9 Diesel Roomster, a 1.2 Petrol Roomster, and now a 1.2 petrol Yeti.  The 1.2 does not feel underpowered at all and works especially well with DSG.

 

To quote G6zru: Would I buy another small petrol?  Definitely yes!

Gotta get my act together!

A bit late but like many here I've got a 1.2 petrol and been very pleased with it. Replaced a 2 litre diesel Volvo and never really noticed the difference - except it's spent much less time in the dealers!

I am very happy with the performance of my 2017 1.2 dsg Yeti. Goes well on my usual smaller A and B roads, grip and handling, driving position, seating comfort and visibility more than make up for any perceived lack of out and out performance. I snick it into S (sport) for overtaking, and enjoy the drive. 

If you've got a well maintained low mileage Yeti with a tow bar you could probably do worse than advertise it in the for sale section on here once you get an idea what it's worth.  I've seen a few posts from people who regretted getting rid of their Yeti's, so you might get a sale for more money, and to an enthusiast who'd love to have one again.

For a 2-3 mile journey, not a modern diesel with emissions equipment, it will clog up as never get to full operating temperature.

 

The comments about 10 year old diesels, relate to ones without the troublesome emissions equipment that was added in recent years

 

Electric would be suitable (but only if you have your own drive).  If you can’t plug it in at home, forget it.    Adding a home charging socket is relatively easy (although has one off cost), and night electricity (or solar) will be cheap

 

Petrol is the way to go, for your mileage fuel cost is relatively low.  

 

If you like the Yeti switch to a petrol one.  I ran a petrol one for 2 years, great car, and not underpowered, mine was 1.2 (110) DSG, but went back at end of cheap lease with 17k miles on the clock