Any real life yeti owners out there?

[mark t]

thanks NotYet. Hopefully a solution, something like what you describe, will be forthcoming. I make it 5 complaints now, across the 2 yeti forums, but as you say, it isn't just a yeti thing. I'm very keen, but everyone needs to be comfortable. We'll see - I'm definitely pursuing it!

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BTW Rex Gorell in Geelong tell me they got their first petrol 4wd today

[bluey]

[...]For the Yeti after 8000km my overall average is 6.94L/100km, which is not too far from the ADR combined figure of 6.7L/100km for the 103TDI. My best has been 6.39; worst 7.57. I have driven quite conservatively.[...]

To clarify, the 6.7L/100km is the DSG figure. Manual Yeti is 6.2L/100km. Only done about 400km so far, so will report Yeti figures later.

Interesting that some VAG vehicles go faster with DSG and some get better fuel consumption figures with DSG. Jetta 118TSi is thriftier in DSG with same 0-100km/h time. Tiguan 132TSi is slightly faster and slightly thirstier in DSG. Tiguan 103TDi is just as fast but thirstier in DSG. Yeti with DSG is both slower and thirstier in DSG.

[K1W1]

Interesting that some VAG vehicles go faster with DSG and some get better fuel consumption figures with DSG. Jetta 118TSi is thriftier in DSG with same 0-100km/h time. Tiguan 132TSi is slightly faster and slightly thirstier in DSG. Tiguan 103TDi is just as fast but thirstier in DSG. Yeti with DSG is both slower and thirstier in DSG.

It probably has a lot to do with who did the tests and where they were done. I take those sort of figures with a grain of salt. The reality is that most owners of any vehicle don't get anywhere near the rated fuel economy for all sorts of reasons.

I'm interested in this Yeti head rest issue although five complaints on two forums is not even statistically relevant in terms of total ownership. I had always assumed that Yeti seats were probably identical to Octavia seats and and I don't recall these issues with them. Maybe it's simply the slightly more vertical seating position in the Yeti causing the issue.

[bluey]

It probably has a lot to do with who did the tests and where they were done. I take those sort of figures with a grain of salt. The reality is that most owners of any vehicle don't get anywhere near the rated fuel economy for all sorts of reasons.

Manufacturers standard tests presumably are performed using a standard method and should be consistent as a basis of comparison. Especially ADR compliant fuel consumption figures.

Maybe it's simply the slightly more vertical seating position in the Yeti causing the issue.

I think you're right there. Head position in relation to headrest easily fixes by leaning the seat back more. So the only recommendation there should be for people who feel their head being pushed forward is to lean the seat back a bit more.

BTW, the brochure calls them "Height-adjustable front headrests with WOKS (whiplash optimised head restraints)". Can't find what WOKS stands for. "The height-adjustable WOKS front headrests are designed to protect the spine in case of a rear impact."

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I doubt it will, we have a nearly 4yr old and an 11mth old, and the Superb was the only other option for us apart from the Octy...the Yeti is just too small for now. Get rid of some of the toddler crap and it would be better, but the days of a Yeti or Tiguan for us are long over.

What do you guys put in your car? My sister has two kids 7 and 2 + pram and manages quite fine in her Mk4 Golf. Certainly those large wheel baby jogger prams will take up a lot of space, but we avoided those.

I can't see any good reason for us (+1 teenager) to ever need anything bigger than a Yeti. Being only 25mm longer than a Golf and having a turning circle 600mm shorter makes it a great city car. To me it's a perfect all-rounder.

[bluey]

After 10 days of running in, being purposefully a bit heavy on the throttle and using a lower gear than the car computer usually recommends, first tank returned 8.2L/100km. (In comparison, 9N3 Polo TDI returned 2 year average 6.7L/100km, mostly shopping trolley and school run city driving.)

Have given the Yeti a good looking over and found 4 manufacturing/assembly faults:
1. a stray torx body screw found loose in driver's side front corner underbody cover (thread sticking fully out of drain hole). Found that at the dealers before taking it home - shows what "predelivery" is designed to find (not).
2. bulging interior A-pillar cover lower third - not sure why it is but will pull it off and have a look when have read the manual
3. accelerator cable (drive-by-wire) holddown hanging free from its attachment
4. foam passenger footwell cover not tucked in properly one end

Generally, the fit and finish is excellent. The engineering is outstanding. I am really amazed. But most unimpressed the front number plate is mounted with self-drilling, self-tapping fine thread metal screws. Passenger side rear guard panel has no internal sound deadening treatment - not sure if it is an error or a feature - will fix later.

Most annoying parts are the uncomfortable squarish manual gear knob and the uncomfortable top edges of the steering wheel spokes where I like to put my thumbs at quarter to 3.

I see SuperSkoda has a rally type steering wheel available but without control buttons for radio, etc. Looking around for potential gear knob replacements.

[K1W1]

Passenger side rear guard panel has no internal sound deadening treatment - not sure if it is an error or a feature - will fix later.

Those are the little things that you miss out on with buying a Skoda. Dollars have to be saved somewhere and sound deadening is one area where they can be saved and not be immediately obvious to purchasers.

[bluey]

Those are the little things that you miss out on with buying a Skoda. Dollars have to be saved somewhere and sound deadening is one area where they can be saved and not be immediately obvious to purchasers.

Seriously, most of everything else little *is* there. Way more little things than the base model Audi A3 Sportbacks rented by Europcar. A lot more than I expected. Things on Yeti I've not seen before on other vehicles:
* aerodynamic aids under the floorpan
* rear suspension protection (thick plastic parts)
* included shopping bag hooks and luggage netting in boot
* elastic cords in door pockets
* passenger footwell "roofing"

Only missing:
* soft close grab handles - in specification but not on the cars
* lighted vanity mirrors

There is a thick load of padding and presumably other sound deadening treatments under the front carpet. Engine bay noise isolation is really very good.

Found another long-term test of UK Yeti "Greenline" TDI - lowered for apparent aerodynamic improvement, engine stop/start system, el cheapo "KERS" (super duper battery regeneration on trailing throttle)

http://cars.uk.msn.com/reviews/artic...ntid=157113556

[mark t]

I think we've got the passenger seat issue sorted, thanks.

So now that I'm that bit closer, I've got a few other questions I hope someone can help me with (my local dealer isn't much help).

1- I'd like to fit a luggage barrier and the closest I've come to something that fits is this, a genuine part-
https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/webapp/w...rn=70000000202 (sorry can't work out how to post images)
can anyone tell me if the nuts for this to bolt into are pre-fitted to the car (like in my forester) or if they have to be ordered.
2- has anyone been able to order a 4WD specified with 16" (not 17") wheels.
3- is there a better and/or cheaper option for a detachable tow bar than the dealer fitted one.

cheers

[K1W1]

1- I'd like to fit a luggage barrier and the closest I've come to something that fits is this, a genuine part-
https://eshop.skoda-auto.cz/webapp/w...rn=70000000202 (sorry can't work out how to post images)

can anyone tell me if the nuts for this to bolt into are pre-fitted to the car (like in my forester) or if they have to be ordered.

Highly unlikely. With VAG products you get exactly what you part for and not one extra nut or one cm of spare wiring.

As far as the tow bar is concerned check the NZ Skoda web site. They tend to have more locally sourced things like towbars than we do because the distributor there is a private compnay and not owned by VAG.

[bluey]

2- has anyone been able to order a 4WD specified with 16" (not 17") wheels.
3- is there a better and/or cheaper option for a detachable tow bar than the dealer fitted one.

I like the 17inch wheels. My recollection of test driving the previous model tiguan with 16inch wheels was that it felt s bit mushy. You'd think the dealer could probably organise a swap since someone would be happy to have 17in wheels on a TSI Yeti.... I've read reviews complaining about jittery ride over high frequency bumps and I'd agree, but could just as easily be fixed with different dampers. Been reading about Konis designed with frequency adaptive damping.

In the UK you can order just about anything on a Yeti, so depends on what you want to pay. In the current market here, I think you can do a good deal on an "in stock" Yeti and figure the customisation later with the money you save. Buying your own wheels means you get to specify the tyres you want with your own preference for price/grip/noise/comfort.

I doubt there is a better towbar than genuine/OEM, which is apparently Westfalia. Detachable bar has a special storage box in the boot.

See post #154 for photos
http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic.../page__st__140

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic...hitch-on-yeti/

DIY Towbar Install - BRISKODA.net - The Skoda Forum and Community

Bits you'd get in a genuine towbar kit:
http://www.skodateile.cz/index.php?p...345;izen%C3%AD

Westfalia towbar (not sure if you can buy non-genuine Westfalia here) fitting instructions available via:
http://www.westfalia-automotive.de/index.php?id=6&L=1

Australian 4WD TDI Yetis appear to come with towbar prep from factory. Ours has it (1D7 trailer hitch preparation).

How much do they want for a genuine towbar install??? Need a VCDS to do the electrics.