Skoda yeti 4x4
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Basically the same mechanicals as the VW Tiguan. I have a Diesel auto Tiguan with the more powerful 184 hp engine - didn't go looking for this version and rarely use the extra power. I am averaging a calculated 42 mpg.
Absolutely fine on tracks and surprisingly good of road and that's will road tyres. I have only had it a few months and tyres have plenty tread - will probably put cross climates or a "gentle" M&S tyre on when the time comes
Absolutely fine on tracks and surprisingly good of road and that's will road tyres. I have only had it a few months and tyres have plenty tread - will probably put cross climates or a "gentle" M&S tyre on when the time comes
We had a Skoda Yeti for a week when my wife's car was in for an accident repair.
Was really impressed with its capability and good on fuel.
Bit noisy on the motorway, with its box shape.
One of my colleagues at work had one but sold it on, as apparently they can develop electrical issues.
My wife has now settled on a 4motion VW Tiguan which is very similar to the Yeti and is lovely to drive. (But has limited ground clearance).
Feels like being in a racing car, when being used to driving a Hilux.
Read the other day that particulate filters are about to be fitted on petrol engines, so that will be more garage visits and associated costs for a lot of vehicle owners, when that comes about.
Was really impressed with its capability and good on fuel.
Bit noisy on the motorway, with its box shape.
One of my colleagues at work had one but sold it on, as apparently they can develop electrical issues.
My wife has now settled on a 4motion VW Tiguan which is very similar to the Yeti and is lovely to drive. (But has limited ground clearance).
Feels like being in a racing car, when being used to driving a Hilux.
Read the other day that particulate filters are about to be fitted on petrol engines, so that will be more garage visits and associated costs for a lot of vehicle owners, when that comes about.
Yes petrol 4x4 Yeti's and Tiguans are pretty rare
I've been looking at a few options online for the last couple of months and they seem like the best value out there by a long shot for reliability and low running costs. They depreciate a bit quicker I'd say because of the lack of street cred looks but they look like a very practical, reliable jeep/car and some of the ones with low mileage and leather seats are great bargains. Sterling is too strong at the moment which suits me fine, it gives me plenty of time to keep watching and there's none of them getting more expensive.
They use the same Haldex AWD system that is in the Freelander, XC90/70 Volvos and transverse engine Audis...very effective on snow and ice...A couple of beater friends have them and speak highly. One of the picker uppers manages to get round the shoot in his okay...keeping up with the pick-ups and Defenders.
Alan
Alan
lochty
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Had my 2.0 diesel for 5 years from new (4 x 4). Averages 47 mpg with a mix of motorway, a road, urban and off road. Road tyres last around 25k miles. Not too bad on mud, wet grass and snow but deep ruts will stop it. Buy a tray from bushwear to fit in the boot and it will carry 2 fallow or a hind and calf without putting the seats down. Dave
Freeforester
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Otoh a neighbour here has one (14 reg), it failed when in France on holiday this summer (electrical issue), took months to fix and extricate, and failed for a second time when home in the autumn. Apparently a known issue, but takes some time to rectify, seemingly. Other than this, they look reasonably practical.
How long did it take to fix the second time?
Freeforester
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I'll ask and reply, but I know he was pretty inconvenienced on both occasions, sorry I didn't enquire too closely, but will.
Hi Bob,
Following on from the car conundrum thread, I ended up getting a 2013 4wd 1.5D Dacia Duster, been throwing it around no probs, might put AT tyres on for winter but that's about it
Nearly went for a Yeti but been hearing rumblings about electrics and also ground clearance is a bit less than the Duster, but the Yeti has more space in the back.
My mate at work has one. Lovely car his is a posh version. So to nice to off road. But the weather doesn't stop them. They aren't 4x4 level off road (ground clearance) . But a lot more than a car.
Issues, it had an egr fitted. Big job at skoda. Apparently you can't get to it because of the 4wd output shaft. All that lot off. He got a quote before. They messed up as they didn't realise it was 4wd. So they had to do it as he gave them the reg. Still well over 1k.
Then the bolt on the ac pump shears too. Common fault. Over 600 at skoda. But his has been fine apart from that.
Have a look at a seat Leon xperience. We have one. Been a great car. It will go a lot further than you think or I dare. Bigger boot and better mpg than a yeti. Again ground clearance limiting it. But it does 50mpg easy. I have had 60.a yeti would never do that.
As others say its all VAG systems. So you pick the one to fot your budget, looks and size.
Issues, it had an egr fitted. Big job at skoda. Apparently you can't get to it because of the 4wd output shaft. All that lot off. He got a quote before. They messed up as they didn't realise it was 4wd. So they had to do it as he gave them the reg. Still well over 1k.
Then the bolt on the ac pump shears too. Common fault. Over 600 at skoda. But his has been fine apart from that.
Have a look at a seat Leon xperience. We have one. Been a great car. It will go a lot further than you think or I dare. Bigger boot and better mpg than a yeti. Again ground clearance limiting it. But it does 50mpg easy. I have had 60.a yeti would never do that.
As others say its all VAG systems. So you pick the one to fot your budget, looks and size.
Stay away from the panoramic sun roof model, Known issues with rain drain tubes and plastic parts in the roof cassette failing.
I know two people that have had Yeti's and both loved them. However, the downsides that have been mentioned are common to other Skoda's and other cars from the VW stable. If the EGR goes in a 4x4 Skoda it is, as was said, a devil to replace because the whole engine needs to come out. My Scout had a faulty EGR probe which cost 800 to fix. The other common issue is for the DPF warning light to come on if you've been pottering around town too much. The solution is to get onto a motorway, put the boot down in 5th gear and hold it at relatively high revs for 20 or 30 minutes steady driving. That usually clears the issue.
After well over 100K miles of almost completely trouble free and pleasurable driving in my Scout I sold it this afternoon. Time will tell if that was a mistake.
After well over 100K miles of almost completely trouble free and pleasurable driving in my Scout I sold it this afternoon. Time will tell if that was a mistake.
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