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cbay
08-02-2013, 08:11 AM
Just got a 112TSI 4X4 Yeti as a loan car today while my Octy is in servicing, thought I'd share my thoughts from the drive in to work:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/223512_10152536731480621_8953516_n.jpg

- 6 speed DSG is so butter smooth, really highlights the deficiencies (small niggling things that I had gotten used to) in the DSG7 in my 90tsi Octavia. Feels even smoother than my brother's DSG6 in his Golf GTI MkV, although I guess you'd expect that. Interesting that they don't have the DSG6 in the 118TSI Octavia.
- Feels heavier than my Octavia. Not sure if this is factually the case.
- As a father of 2 lil ones, the boot space just does not cut it for (young) family use.
- Tuning potential! This would definitely make a fun second car. If I had the funds It would be a contender for sure.
- I like the odd styling, I think it just needs to be lower, like so:
VMR Wheels V701 Gunmetal - Skoda Yeti | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/vmrwheelseurope/6041272231/)
Dutch77
08-02-2013, 08:42 AM
Yeti 112tsi 1580kg v Octavia 90tsi 1410kg/1425kg hatch/wagon.

I think the styling works better in a darker color - but love the height/wheels on that VMR link!
Jake02
08-02-2013, 10:49 AM
Might have to visit the Macq Uni carpark to see it Cbay ;)
Rooboy
08-02-2013, 04:12 PM
Hmmm a vRS Yeti.....
cbay
09-02-2013, 08:58 PM
Might have to visit the Macq Uni carpark to see it Cbay ;)

;) indeed. i wish i could keep it though. it's got potential for both go-fast and look-nice bits



Hmmm a vRS Yeti.....

That would be awesome.

here's another cool-ish take on the yeti.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y41y-3sMNMs
Rooboy
09-02-2013, 10:04 PM
Cool! I think you just found Mickyb's perfect bike carrier :D

I think I would be blinded by that white dash on a sunny day lol
Jake02
09-02-2013, 11:26 PM
;) indeed. i wish i could keep it though. it's got potential for both go-fast and look-nice bits

It's ok, I'm pretty sure I saw you driving past Epping Boys High School on Epping Road, unless that was another white Yeti with a black roof :).
Mickyb
20-02-2013, 01:41 PM
Cool! I think you just found Mickyb's perfect bike carrier :D

I think I would be blinded by that white dash on a sunny day lol

Not enough ground clearance.
Too bling'ie ! . . .im over my BLING BLING Look-at-me Look-at-me days ! :)
cbay
21-02-2013, 10:52 PM
It's ok, I'm pretty sure I saw you driving past Epping Boys High School on Epping Road, unless that was another white Yeti with a black roof :).

Indeed I did drive that way, both to and from work that day. I haven't seen any other yetis at or around MQ, or many Skodas for that matter - only one other octy (90tsi wagon satin grey) and one superb (cappucino beige wagon).
cbay
21-02-2013, 10:53 PM
It's ok, I'm pretty sure I saw you driving past Epping Boys High School on Epping Road, unless that was another white Yeti with a black roof :).

Indeed I did drive that way, both to and from work that day. I haven't seen any other yetis at or around MQ, or many Skodas for that matter - only one other octy (90tsi wagon satin grey) and one superb (cappucino beige wagon).