Looking across the market for what is on offer against a 1.2TSi DSG SE Yeti come change time.

TOYOTA...Cant see anything remotely comparable...VERSO?? no auto avail..

NISSAN...CASHCOW ONLY DIESEL AUTO AT AROUND £27.5K...

HONDA ..All not enough headroom for a 6 footed... Jazz too small...Over styled...

VAUXHALL enough said.

FORD.. Maybe C MAX but poor reliability reviews.. KUGA £31.5K for petrol 2.5 Auto. Rubbish local dealer.

KIA/HYUNDAI Good SPORTAGE/i35 but resale values..reliability / build quality issues..dealer reported as

using a piece of wood to fix a common door alignment issue.

VW Touran Boxy overpriced Yeti if slightly bigger.

Looks like a Yeti 1.2 DSG possibly Elegance spec then (would love it to have 100mm longer boot)...

unless you know different!!

Edited 1 February, 201214 yr by kibby

Do what we are, trade up to a better spec model and add more toys!

Have a 1.2 DSG SE with lumber and auto lights.

Going for a 1.2 DSG Elegance with many more options including Columbus, electric seat and sunroof.

Four weeks to go to collection day...

Do what we are, trade up to a better spec model and add more toys!

Have a 1.2 DSG SE with lumber and auto lights.

Going for a 1.2 DSG Elegance with many more options including Columbus, electric seat and sunroof.

Four weeks to go to collection day...

What sort of discount can you get on list price??

I thought you'd ordered one by now

What sort of discount can you get on list price??

I'm not sure Preston Motors would like me to discuss that in public.

But the deal and part exchange price were good IMO.

Having used them four times in eighteen months I've got to know them... or annoy them.

Probably the best dealer I've ever found in terms of customer care and being easy to contact, which makes paying a few pounds more than an internet deal well worth while.

I'm still impressed I ordered a petrol and a diesel for March, they put the orders in about three months apart and got the cars built within a week of each other to arrive bang on time.

I think Toyota produces that Urban Cruiser thing - really expensive Yaris-underpinned crossover.

I think Toyota produces that Urban Cruiser thing - really expensive Yaris-underpinned crossover.

Just the name puts me off. They seem to have lost the plot with their range. Similar comments would apply to

Nissan....Nissan Puke for example.

Edited 1 February, 201214 yr by kibby

Another to consider on the smaller side: Nissan Note. But its more Roomster than Yeti, and the nice 1.6diesel isn't available on it.

Probably the nearest is the yet-to-be-available Dacia thingy... which might give the Yeti a run for its money in the value stakes.

http://fwd.channel5.com/fifth-gear/videos/features/worlds-greatest-driving-road

Only other car I've enjoyed owning and driving as much as the Monster is no longer made

Octavia I 4x4Turbo hatch

Oh closely followed by another Skoda the Rapid Coupe 136

TP

I saw a Toyota "urban Cruiser" the other day and to be fair thought it looked a handy enough device for a two wheel driver-you could consider one (if they do a badge removal-silly name). Toyota have a good reputation deservedly, well made items which will give good service.

Another to consider on the smaller side: Nissan Note. But its more Roomster than Yeti, and the nice 1.6diesel isn't available on it.

Probably the nearest is the yet-to-be-available Dacia thingy... which might give the Yeti a run for its money in the value stakes.

http://fwd.channel5.com/fifth-gear/videos/features/worlds-greatest-driving-road

Note has a miniscule boot.

One I have definitely put on the short list (available April?) is the Mazda CX-5 whether petrol or diesel, 2 or 4 wheel drive, manual or auto. It looks to be between this and the Yeti for me.

One I have definitely put on the short list (available April?) is the Mazda CX-5 whether petrol or diesel, 2 or 4 wheel drive, manual or auto. It looks to be between this and the Yeti for me.

+1 ,it will be on my possible replacement list as well :yes:

+1 ,it will be on my possible replacement list as well :yes:

The Mazda 5 with the sliding rear door (not CX-5) was plagued with massive tyre wear problems they never got round to fix (5000 miles per set reported) which put me off the brand and Mazda UK would not acknowledge as a fault although they paid out if you pursued it in a determined manner.

Edited 2 February, 201214 yr by kibby

I tend to only consider buying a newly released model after it's been out about 12 months on the premise the

most obvious faults will be have been eliminated by then...not sure if this still holds true though.

I saw a Toyota "urban Cruiser" the other day and to be fair thought it looked a handy enough device for a two wheel driver-you could consider one (if they do a badge removal-silly name). Toyota have a good reputation deservedly, well made items which will give good service.

I briefly considered the Urban Cruiser when it was first released but was put off by its 3 star NCAP rating.

No Mitsubishi ASX in UK?

Not as good to drive as Yeti, but in the same segment. Next year (?) you get it Peugeot or Citroen badged.

Edited 2 February, 201214 yr by Grumpy Finn

No Mitsubishi ASX in UK?

Not as good to drive as Yeti, but in the same segment. Next year (?) you get it Peugeot or Citroen badged.

Yup, Mitsubishi sells ASX in the UK, but I think (from reading the ASX forum) owners are quite disappointed by the mpg.

Talking about Peugeot, how about the 3008?

Don't forget the up and coming Subaru XV - expensive but worth considering?

How about the more similar cars such as Q3 and Tiguan?

Suzuki SX4 / Fiat Sedici?

I compared a Pug 3008 to a Yeti and there is a noticable difference in interior quality.

It's much worse in the 3008 with more expensive cars coming with a rather cheap looking interior.

Plus lets not forget Peugeot do far worse than Skoda in customer satisfaction and reliability surveys.

So if you want a more expensive car with a worse interior and that will probably have a worse ownership experience I think the 3008 would make a good choice.

I'm not sure Preston Motors would like me to discuss that in public.

But the deal and part exchange price were good IMO.

Having used them four times in eighteen months I've got to know them... or annoy them.

Probably the best dealer I've ever found in terms of customer care and being easy to contact, which makes paying a few pounds more than an internet deal well worth while.

I'm still impressed I ordered a petrol and a diesel for March, they put the orders in about three months apart and got the cars built within a week of each other to arrive bang on time.

Much appreciated on the above Richard.

Good to know that we have been keeping you happy.

The Mazda 5 with the sliding rear door (not CX-5) was plagued with massive tyre wear problems they never got round to fix (5000 miles per set reported) which put me off the brand and Mazda UK would not acknowledge as a fault although they paid out if you pursued it in a determined manner.

That's not quite correct. It was due to a poor batch of tyres and they actually lasted about 12K miles not 5K. We replaced ours at 12K with Michelin Pilot Primacy's and the fronts lasted 20K miles or so before replacement and the rears longer still (we sold it before replacing them).

The 5 was a good car, drove well, handled well, no reliability problems and even survived a 10 mile journey on petrol (car was a diesel) and only required a drain and new filter!

I'd have a Mazada again, if they made something I wanted to drive.

My sister and brother in law had a Mazda 5 and they suffered the tyre wear problem nothing was mentioned of a bad batch of tyres, in fact the dealer fitted new parts to the rear suspension which I assume were modified parts? After owning a couple of 5s they decided to give up and go for a Honda instead.

My sister and brother in law had a Mazda 5 and they suffered the tyre wear problem nothing was mentioned of a bad batch of tyres, in fact the dealer fitted new parts to the rear suspension which I assume were modified parts? After owning a couple of 5s they decided to give up and go for a Honda instead.

Same as my experience...if you google it you will find it was a lot more than a faulty batch of tyres from a lot of respondants.

...The 5 was a good car, drove well, handled well, no reliability problems ...

I've had a few as rental cars in the US - petrol autos - very nice IMHO although traction was often tragic when pulling away (again could be tyre related, or in this case, "tire" related ). But its in the MPV / Scenic / CMax class, not the compact crossover / Yeti class.

Now that we have a grandchild, we need a bit more space in the second car as well as in the Yeti so my wife has recently swapped her Fiat Panda Cross for a 12-month-old Suzuki SX4 sz5 (that's the top trim 4x4 version). It's a 1.6 petrol which feels a bit underpowered going up long hills but otherwise it seems pretty good to me - I have enjoyed driving it on the few occasions I've been allowed! Oh, and it's white and now I really wish I had been brave and gone for a white Yeti! Next time!