Yeti vs. CX5

[Transporter]

Some Polo GTI owners woud be jealous

I would be interested to see the used oil analysis done on that oil, most likely will be loaded up with all the byproducts of the diesel combustion.

[bluey]

I would be interested to see the used oil analysis done on that oil, most likely will be loaded up with all the byproducts of the diesel combustion.

Yes. Surely that's the only way the oil level could rise, but how could that much diesel get into the sump without there being a serious fault??? They claim it is "normal" for a DPF vehicle. But how can a DPF result in diesel in the sump???

[Transporter]

Yes. Surely that's the only way the oil level could rise, but how could that much diesel get into the sump without there being a serious fault??? They claim it is "normal" for a DPF vehicle. But how can a DPF result in diesel in the sump???

When the ECU actvelly regenerates the DPF, it injects more fuel, so the fuel is still burning when going through the exhaust and in the DPF.
That unburned diesel washes off into the sump.

You remove the DPF and engine will use less fuel.

edit: It's not the only way the oil level could rise, the coolant can enter the sump as well.

[Rooboy]

I picked up my Yeti this week after trying most others around. The Yeti was always near the top of my list due to reviews I read about it. Similarly the CX-5 but looking at the base price for the diesel I thought it was going to be exxy. Ok it has sat nav and reversing camera as standard but the black on black dash is claustrophobic and there is really nothing in the interior that sets it apart from the rest. I'm a bit over the busy creases and big smiles on the exteriors too and I don't need sat nav coz I get it on my phone with free updates. The car drives nice enough but again it wasn't better than the Yeti. I was quoted $44k driveaway as a starting point for the CX-5 and got the feeling they weren't going to be very forthcoming on a deal due to the popularity of it. This was pretty much confirmed to me last night when I met a friend that bought a 2wd petrol for $38k. In the end, I'm very happy with the Yeti purchase as it was the better all round deal for driving, equipment and price.

[NotYet]

One thing that sold me on the Yeti was that it was nearly a foot (300mm) shorter than most others in its class (e.g. CX5 4540mm v Yeti 4220mm) and has a correspondingly much tighter turning circle. Makes a big difference in the city. With the square back and clever interior, you don't lose much on space either.

[Ryeman]

We have a Yeti TDi and a manual Mazda 3 TD Sport which similarly feels about as rare as the Yeti. The 3 is a stonkingly good car, but it did take it Mazda about 6 years to bring the NVH issues any where near Skoda, and I read the CX-5 is the same. I thought really hard about waiting for the CX-5 before plumping for the Yeti, and I am still not sure I made the right decision. The lack of Skoda dealers makes my ownership experience tricky, and the Yeti has certainly not been free from early issues, a couple of which are still not sorted. I suspect the CX-5 will be the same though for a while, with at least a couple of years passing before the product really settles. Trying to match the specifications between the Yeti and CX-5 though, the CX-5 doesn't seem like quite the bargain we might have expected it to be, the Skoda issue is that Sat Nav costs almost as much as an entire model lift in the Mazda. Those in the know will choose the Yeti in the long term though, the masses will choose the CX-5 for sure. I'm also already getting the same set of fuel returns from my Yeti as Mazda claim their 'revolutionary' sky active tech will deliver.

As a 'newby', I'm working my way through all post (homework), apologies for going back into the dim distant past, but
aren't VW dealerships de facto Skoda parts/servicing outlets too?.
Dave

[Rooboy]

Sorry I can't help with a definitive answer on that. I get mine serviced in Richmond which is an Audi and Skoda dealer. IIRC there was another thread sometime ago that mentioned that VW dealers weren't going to act as de facto outlets for Skoda.

[bluey]

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aren't VW dealerships de facto Skoda parts/servicing outlets too?.
Dave

Nt sure about the "de facto" part. It would make business sense to be both a VW and a Skoda dealer, since the mechanical commonality of the brands means the workshop should be more efficient. I have been to one that sells and services both, The brands of both are clearly visible, and that is probably part of the dealers contract.

[woofy]

Toowoomba has a joint dealer. Also the Audi dealer and Mazda. There wasn't an Audi dealer until recently.

[Ryeman]

To answer my own ?
Skoda could hardly object to VW stamping yr service book after all they are 'reasonably qualified'. And the fluids are VW spec not Skoda.
Imagine a legal dispute on that......not likely!
So as far as I'm concerned if a VW service dept gives me a quote, it's going to be ok.
I'd forget the 'lack of dealers' issue.

[Mountainman]

Toowoomba has a joint dealer. Also the Audi dealer and Mazda. There wasn't an Audi dealer until recently.

Wippells in Toowoomba do Audi, VW, Skoda, Mazda, Subaru & Proton but through different showrooms and sales people.
VW & Subaru share one workshop but I don't know how many of the others are handled by the other workshop - probably all.