Skoda Yeti nder scrapage deal.... Good deal?

pattwoie · 23-01-2010 03:17PM #1

Looking at getting a new car under the scrappage deal.
The Skoda Yeti has turned my head:
http://www.skoda.ie/irl/model/yeti/home/Pages/home.aspx

Can get Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDi with Active trim, metallic paint and delivery for 19500.
Thats 4,000 off list price due to scrappage and dealer discount.

Is this a good deal?

Zonda999 · 23-01-2010 03:20PM

Which spec is the yeti, is it the "Active" or the "Ambition" version? If its an Ambition, then its a very good deal IMO, they're a very nice car inside and out IMO, and that engine is excellent.

pattwoie · 23-01-2010 03:32PM

Zonda999 wrote: »

Which spec is the yeti, is it the "Active" or the "Ambition" version? If its an Ambition, then its a very good deal IMO, they're a very nice car inside and out IMO, and that engine is excellent.

Its the "Active" trim. Its an extra 1100 for the improved "Ambition" trim.
Active trim seems good enough to me. Not worth the difference.
Think I can haggle a few hundred off him.
Best price I think I can get 19200.

Agree that car looks good inside and out.
Think its a great deal IMO.

Next decision is to choose the colour?
"Brilliant Silver" I'd say

Zonda999 · 23-01-2010 03:40PM

pattwoie wrote: »

Its the "Active" trim. Its an extra 1100 for the improved "Ambition" trim.
Active trim seems good enough to me. Not worth the difference.
Think I can haggle a few hundred off him.
Best price I think I can get 19200.

Agree that car looks good inside and out.
Think its a great deal IMO.

Next decision is to choose the colour?
"Brilliant Silver" I'd say

Have you sat inside an actual "Active" one though or only Ambition? Didnt think the initial Dealer examples wer Active spec, only Ambition.

The interior of the Ambition one i sat inside was very nice indeed but when i looked at the spec sheet, i realised that the active would be a bit different

http://www.skoda.ie/IRL/Documents/Yeti%20Docs/Yeti%20Pricelist.pdf

Note that the active doesnt have the door handles in chrome for example.

€19200 still seems like a pretty decent deal btw

pattwoie · 23-01-2010 04:43PM

Zonda999 wrote: »

Have you sat inside an actual "Active" one though or only Ambition? Didnt think the initial Dealer examples wer Active spec, only Ambition.

The interior of the Ambition one i sat inside was very nice indeed but when i looked at the spec sheet, i realised that the active would be a bit different

http://www.skoda.ie/IRL/Documents/Yeti%20Docs/Yeti%20Pricelist.pdf

Note that the active doesnt have the door handles in chrome for example.

€19200 still seems like a pretty decent deal btw

Yeah, sat inside both an Active and Ambition. Didn't notice much of a difference between them. Nothing worth the price difference. Test drove the Active. Was impressed. Liked the high driving position. Big step up from my current 1998 Toyotal Corolla 1.3 Petrol

Think €19200 is best price I'll get. Started off at €19625 so already knocked off 400 quid. And its about 4 grand less than list price due to Scrappage.

Cheers for the advice. 90 % going to take it. Will be next week before I make a decision.

Zonda999 · 23-01-2010 04:54PM

Oh thats OK then, as long as you've been in an Active and know exactly what you're getting.

The list should be be around 23500€ incl delivery and metallic so take 1500€ for the scrappage leaves your saving to be about 2800€ or about 12% which is a good deal really

anewme · 23-01-2010 05:04PM

Like them too and have seen them in the various colours. Of course, silver is a good colour to go for - the platin gray is actually nice too, and very nice in black. There are 2 dark blue colours which were good as well. Some of the colours were odd, there was a burgundy, which was ok but you would get sick of very qucik and a coffee brown one, which I did not like at all.

pattwoie · 25-01-2010 02:01PM

Looks like a good discount alright.
Going to take the deal.

Need to decide on colour now.
Black one in stock. Like the black colour but heard bloack is difficult to keep clean. Plus it shows up prominantly any scratches or dirt.

Would prefer the "Platin Grey" one but may have to wait upto 6 weeks for this one.

unkel · 25-01-2010 03:31PM

110BHP only in the 2l common rail? Looks like a good candidate for an enormous remap

:cool:

pattwoie · 26-01-2010 03:06PM

Ordered the Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDi Active trim model this morning.
Ordered it in "Brilliant Silver" colour and should arrive in 3-4 weeks.
Would've had to wait 6-8 weeks for "Platin Grey" colour, plus didn't like the look of the colour on a real car (saw it on a Superb in showroom).
Silver looks nice in real ife and should hide dirt, scratches etc. well.

Thanks for all the advice.

ShadowHearth · 26-01-2010 04:46PM

unkel wrote: »

110BHP only in the 2l common rail? Looks like a good candidate for an enormous remap :cool:

+1 :P. ah petrolheads... you can see us from a mile

air · 31-01-2010 09:38PM

Can anyone tell me if all the Irish Yeti's are 2wd?

colm_mcm · 31-01-2010 09:41PM

most of them are 2WD. which kind of makes them even more pointless.

air · 31-01-2010 09:47PM

Thats what I was afraid of, I have checked out the brochures etc but can't see any mention of 4wd on the Irish literature. Pointless indeed.

Zonda999 · 31-01-2010 09:55PM

4 wheel drive versions are indeed going to be offered in time afaik, but obviously, like 4wd qashqai's, the market form them would be absolutely tiny

Even more pointless??

So i guess the qashqai and 3008 are also pointless specimens?

http://www.skoda.ie/IRL/Documents/Yeti%20Docs/Yeti%20Pricelist.pdf

Prices for alternative engines and transmissions will be added at a later date

air · 31-01-2010 09:57PM

I consider the increased ground clearance of all the above pointless without 4wd.

Zonda999 · 31-01-2010 10:03PM

Fair enough but some people(Not me might i add) may enjoy the virtues of a car that they are not necessarily going to take off road, but like higher ground clearance. There are a lot of cars that are supposedly SUV's but are offered in 2wd, this has been the case for a long time.

In this case, it would make sense to offer 2 wheel drive versions to make them cheaper and lower emissions

air · 31-01-2010 10:13PM

Agreed, but they like the high ground clearance for the "view of the road" and other such reasons I've found. While everyone is free to choose, raising the vehicle is always going to disimprove cornering and emissions. I agree however that 2wd makes the most sense for the majority of such buyers. I just feel that these vehicles are not a very practical choice in 2wd format.

colm_mcm · 31-01-2010 10:19PM

Zonda999 wrote: »

Even more pointless??

So i guess the qashqai and 3008 are also pointless specimens?

At least the Qashqai has some degree of style and presence, the Yeti looks like a Roomster with idiotic cladding a-la Rover Streetwise.

I really don't know why anyone would choose a Yeti over a normal hatchback.

Zonda999 · 31-01-2010 10:22PM

air wrote: »

Agreed, but they like the high ground clearance for the "view of the road" and other such reasons I've found. While everyone is free to choose, raising the vehicle is always going to disimprove cornering and emissions. I agree however that 2wd makes the most sense for the majority of such buyers. I just feel that these vehicles are not a very practical choice in 2wd format.

And i completely agree with you on these points, but i guess a company has to try and profit from where a market exists and clearly a market exists for these cars. the Yeti is a nice car however, even in 2wd format, handled well too i thought and pretty good value for money compared to the 2wd diesel qashqai.

colm_mcm wrote: »

At least the Qashqai has some degree of style and presence, the Yeti looks like a Roomster with idiotic cladding a-la Rover Streetwise.

I really don't know why anyone would choose a Yeti over a normal hatchback.

Well beauty is in the eye of the beholder after all, not going to say its a handsome car but i didnt mind it when i saw it for real and thought it looked a lot more butch than a qashqai.

Zubeneschamali · 01-02-2010 08:47AM

Zonda999 wrote: »

i guess a company has to try and profit from where a market exists and clearly a market exists for these cars.

I think building silly cars like 2WD imitation jeeps could backfire on manufacturers. People don't buy these because they need them, they buy them because they are somehow fashionable.

Hopefully the Current Economic Climate will kill the fashion for school run Q7s, and the lesser Qashqai and Yeti buyers can go back to buying estates and mini MPVs, the cars they actually do need.

heavy · 02-02-2010 11:11AM

Looking at getting one of these too, first time buyer of new car so does anyone know what you would expext in terms of discount or good deal if you dont have scrappage or trade in ie straight cash deal?

air · 02-02-2010 12:35PM

Ring around, most dealers will give close to their best price over the phone for a cash deal in my experience as they don't have to have a look at a potential trade in to assess it's value.
At a guess I'd say you should be able to get 1500 or so off, closer to 5k with scrappage though.

mrboswell · 07-04-2010 12:10PM

The missus is scrapping her car and first time getting a 'new' new car. Not used to the haggling process and so far only managed 3700 off list for 2.0 Skoda Yeti Experience spec. if poss could anyone who has done better pm me the dealers offering better. I am based in Dublin but happy to travel for a deal.

Also, have been quoted 350 for alarm by dealer. Does this sound reasonable?

Thanks a mill!

pattwoie · 16-04-2010 03:44PM

pattwoie wrote: »

Looking at getting a new car under the scrappage deal.
The Skoda Yeti has turned my head:
http://www.skoda.ie/irl/model/yeti/home/Pages/home.aspx

Can get Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDi with Active trim, metallic paint and delivery for 19500.
Thats 4,000 off list price due to scrappage and dealer discount.

Is this a good deal?

Picked up the Skoda Yeti 2 weeks ago and am loving it.
Nice slightly elevated driving position.
Sturdy and sure-footed on the road.
Lots of umph in the 2.0 TDi engine. A complete difference from my 1.4 L Petrol 1998 Corolla.
Solid feel to the interior. Standard equipment on Active model is excellent:
- Bluetooth
- AC
- Wheel mounted controls for radio and HUD
- leather gearstick and handbrake
- Electric wing windows
- MP3 connectivity
Huge boot and lots or room in back seat. I'm 6 ft and can sit in it comfortably, even behind the driver seat.
Length and width of car is perfect (in fact is shorter than my 98 Corolla) and no problems in car parks, traffic, etc. Same as any family saloon or hatchback.

Would defintely recommend to anyone looking for an alternative to a Nissan Qashqai or similar crossover

Antrim_Man · 23-04-2010 12:12PM

pattwoie wrote: »

Picked up the Skoda Yeti 2 weeks ago and am loving it.
Nice slightly elevated driving position.
Sturdy and sure-footed on the road.
Lots of umph in the 2.0 TDi engine. A complete difference from my 1.4 L Petrol 1998 Corolla.
Solid feel to the interior. Standard equipment on Active model is excellent:
- Bluetooth
- AC
- Wheel mounted controls for radio and HUD
- leather gearstick and handbrake
- Electric wing windows
- MP3 connectivity
Huge boot and lots or room in back seat. I'm 6 ft and can sit in it comfortably, even behind the driver seat.
Length and width of car is perfect (in fact is shorter than my 98 Corolla) and no problems in car parks, traffic, etc. Same as any family saloon or hatchback.

Would defintely recommend to anyone looking for an alternative to a Nissan Qashqai or similar crossover

Good man. I was looking at the Experience model, some spec for €26k :eek:

marycurtis · 04-08-2010 10:06PM

pattwoie wrote: »

Picked up the Skoda Yeti 2 weeks ago and am loving it.
Nice slightly elevated driving position.
Sturdy and sure-footed on the road.
Lots of umph in the 2.0 TDi engine. A complete difference from my 1.4 L Petrol 1998 Corolla.
Solid feel to the interior. Standard equipment on Active model is excellent:
- Bluetooth
- AC
- Wheel mounted controls for radio and HUD
- leather gearstick and handbrake
- Electric wing windows
- MP3 connectivity
Huge boot and lots or room in back seat. I'm 6 ft and can sit in it comfortably, even behind the driver seat.
Length and width of car is perfect (in fact is shorter than my 98 Corolla) and no problems in car parks, traffic, etc. Same as any family saloon or hatchback.

Would defintely recommend to anyone looking for an alternative to a Nissan Qashqai or similar crossover

Just wondering if you are still loving your Yetti? Thinking of getting one now! Are you put off by the 2wd verse 4wd comments?

coolbeans · 04-08-2010 11:26PM

I think they're fairly compromised and a bit pointless without 4WD. For most people the appeal of these things lies in their perceived practicality and versatility - attributes that are compromised without four wheel drive. If you want a 2WD Skoda why not just buy an Octavia combi FFS! If I owned a 2WD Yeti I'd feel a fool, especially in the snow, to be stuck going nowhere like all the normal cars despite the looks of my vehicle suggesting otherwise.

Zonda999 · 04-08-2010 11:48PM

Clearly most Qashqai owners dont feel the same :rolleyes::D

coolbeans · 04-08-2010 11:52PM

Zonda999 wrote: »

Clearly most Qashqai owners dont feel the same :rolleyes::D

Clearly not. I hate Qashqais. Ugly, pointless bastard things.

marycurtis · 05-08-2010 10:19PM

clearly not an issue I have given enough thought to!
I drive a 10 year old Honda HRV - I have had it since new and it still is fabulous car. unfortunately, as with all old cars the insurance, tax etc. is too high.
I want a comfy car, cheap to run, fun to drive, that does not look like my granny should be driving it.

Any idea's?.......................

Skoda Yeti nder scrapage deal.... Good deal?

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