Bahnstormer_vRS wrote:Yup. Bit of a Wolf.Thermexman wrote:vRS? A wolf in Yeti's clothing then!Bahnstormer_vRS wrote:Still blasting around in Kevin.
Jan '11, Yeti 2.0L TDI 'vRS' 61,000 miles
Picture taken last week after having his summer alloys/tyres refitted.
Guy
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Yeti 2.0L TDI 140ps DSG Elegance with vRS upgrade of;-
Remap and freeflow exhaust to c.185ps and >350Nm.
Eibach lowered springs c.30mm
Bilstein B6 dampers
vRS steering wheel with paddle shift
18" Team Dynamic wheels with 225/45 18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports tyres
aka Kevin; after the fast multicoloured flightless bird in the film Up.
Guy
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Kevin is still going strong, now with c. 84,000 miles on the clock.
In rude health with new front brakes last year, due to seized caliper, 5 yearly cambelt/water pump six months ago and new summer tyres last year (only done 3k miles max).
A few cosmetic gremlins with peeling lacquer on the front bumper and early signs of rust around the number plate lights on the tailgate.
Love driving him to bits but, with additional income coming later in the year that will comfortably fund a PCP do I stick or twist?
Guy
My big dilemma, Stephen, is finding a suitable replacement with all the above attributes.
I ought to switch over to Petrol, from my current Diesel, to negate the potential for DPF issues as my typical driving these days includes a high proportion of short, <10 miles, journeys. I'd prefer to stick to an SUV style as I like the raised seating position and Automatic is a must as I have an arthritic right ankle with restricted movement, meaning that I left foot brake. My annual mileage is in the region of 8,000.
Another reason for an SUV is that it gives me a good size boot for either Davie, my Greyhound, to travel in or to carry a wheelchair when I'm doing my Community Transport Volunteer driving. An SUV also gives good ease of access for my sometimes disabled passengers.
A like-4-like replacement will be a Skoda Karoq 2.0L TSI Sportline with 190PS but I quite like the idea of a bit more oomph. To get that, I'd have to go over to the Cupra Ateca or Formentor with 2.0L TSI c.300PS (I don't feel that I need to pay the premium for a VW or Audi).
I quite like the look of the Volvo V40 especially with the T5 engine, but am wary of higher SMR costs versus the Skoda/SEAT/Cupra.
What therefore are my options?
Twist? - buying new, on a PCP, potentially 0%, or pre-owned / nearly new 18 - 36 months old(?), higher finance cost but saving depreciation / lower purchase price.
Stick? - with trusty steed Kevin and run him for another couple of years at least.
$64,000 question. What would you do, if you were me?
Guy