The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb)

Jimmy_u · 20th May 2010, 14:33

Hi Sam,

Where have you disappeared ?

We had the teaser then we reached interval now please continue so we can be a part of this experience with you ..

jnpai · 21st May 2010, 12:01

What a great write up!!!!

When I read "paisa vasool" , " If I were Mafiosi.."....felt like

.

The way your purchase was detailed was completely honest....straight from the heart. On the lighter side you probably went for the Superb for the sake of the umbrella..As far as I know, only the Rolls Royce and its peers have the umbrella as a standard accessory.

I myself own a "cheap" skoda Fabia1.2 petrol(to borrow you line from cheap Passat) and happy with it despite the barrage of faults credited to skoda.

eagerly awaiting for your new posts

basilmabraham · 21st May 2010, 16:15

I spent this wet cold Munich Friday morning in office, reading noting else but your entire thread. Off for lunch now, hoping to see/read more Yeti magic.

Congrats on the buy. Wishing you 'Viel Glück' with your 'Auto'.

I am sure your thread would make many think twice before spending 20 odd lakhs on any other car. Keep writing.

subodh · 21st May 2010, 16:29

Nice Write-up Sam.

Just out of curiosity, what profession are you in?

pulsar56 · 21st May 2010, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by subodh

Nice Write-up Sam.

Just out of curiosity, what profession are you in?

Well, all the members of Team BHP have been coaxing the Yeti to publish few books!

BTW, You can check the Sam's profession on his profile!

maverickxx2006 · 22nd May 2010, 23:40

Hey Sam where are you...?

I was hoping that I would catch some bytes from you at least today...

_raVan_ · 23rd May 2010, 13:42

Excellent writeup Sam! Laughed a lot with your umbrella wala thingy

Congratulations on your purchase and I really hope your car will provide you with all the joy you need. Need more 'backseat' review from you. Also does the display for the back shows you only the clock and the external temperature?

subodh · 25th May 2010, 15:40

To say frankly, even though i might look at the BHP and the CC etc. of the car, the umbrella bit also impressed me

Kinda Puts in the league of Rolls and Maybach

mallumowgli · 26th May 2010, 13:34

Has this thread died? Samji, whither thou wandering?

kalpeshc · 26th May 2010, 14:27

The Yeti is busy 'working hard' (at least that's what he wants us to believe) at a beach resort in Goa !!

sammyboy0 · 27th May 2010, 18:51

Goa is great for a fun bachelor party!!!!
Or is the Yeti getting married there???
Any announcement would have had all TBHP members flying, driving, racing to Goa!
Are congratulations in order, Sam?

govigov · 27th May 2010, 20:00

oye! where is the rest of the story? what are the stuff that has been gone into the car? i am looking forward for the umbrella picture.

anku94 · 27th May 2010, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammyboy0

Goa is great for a fun bachelor party!!!!
Or is the Yeti getting married there???
Any announcement would have had all TBHP members flying, driving, racing to Goa!
Are congratulations in order, Sam?

Err...I was under the impression that bigamy was illegal in India.

carboy · 27th May 2010, 21:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

I have no film, nothing. Sometimes I keep the sun roof open (open to light, not to air) so I get some more sun into the car. I like that. I do it if I'm in a good mood, not always.

I also have no film on my car. The sun falling on you without it being uncomfortable (because of the A/C) is the a really nice feeling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by navin

and I find sunfilm affects my peripheral vision at night and during the monsoons.

Of course it does. But I see almost every car in India 'filmed'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

There are 2 buttons to open the boot.

Button A is standard. press it while the car is open and the boot lid is released electronically, much like any other saloon.

Press Button B, slightly to the right and then follow it up with button A and it becomes a notchback, raising the windshield as well.

A fantastic, well thought out feature.

Not clear - what's a notchback? And raising what windshield?

prateekm · 27th May 2010, 21:44

Quote:

Not clear - what's a notchback? And raising what windshield?

To give you a fair idea, it has 2 options. You can open the boot like a sedan and like a hatchback.

20th May 2010, 14:33	#271
Jimmy_u BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bombay / Pune Posts: 252 Thanked: 115 Times	Hi Sam, Where have you disappeared ? We had the teaser then we reached interval now please continue so we can be a part of this experience with you ..
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21st May 2010, 12:01	#272
jnpai BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: kannur Posts: 50 Thanked: 47 Times	The Superb Sam What a great write up!!!! When I read "paisa vasool" , " If I were Mafiosi.."....felt like. The way your purchase was detailed was completely honest....straight from the heart. On the lighter side you probably went for the Superb for the sake of the umbrella..As far as I know, only the Rolls Royce and its peers have the umbrella as a standard accessory. I myself own a "cheap" skoda Fabia1.2 petrol(to borrow you line from cheap Passat) and happy with it despite the barrage of faults credited to skoda. eagerly awaiting for your new posts
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21st May 2010, 16:15	#273
basilmabraham BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sydney/Cochin Posts: 772 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	I spent this wet cold Munich Friday morning in office, reading noting else but your entire thread. Off for lunch now, hoping to see/read more Yeti magic. Congrats on the buy. Wishing you 'Viel Glück' with your 'Auto'. I am sure your thread would make many think twice before spending 20 odd lakhs on any other car. Keep writing.
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21st May 2010, 16:29	#274
subodh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 211 Thanked: 132 Times	Nice Write-up Sam. Just out of curiosity, what profession are you in?
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22nd May 2010, 23:40	#276
maverickxx2006 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 223 Thanked: 159 Times	Hey Sam where are you...? I was hoping that I would catch some bytes from you at least today...
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23rd May 2010, 13:42	#277
_raVan_ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 1,074 Thanked: 660 Times	Excellent writeup Sam! Laughed a lot with your umbrella wala thingy Congratulations on your purchase and I really hope your car will provide you with all the joy you need. Need more 'backseat' review from you. Also does the display for the back shows you only the clock and the external temperature?
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25th May 2010, 15:40	#278
subodh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 211 Thanked: 132 Times	To say frankly, even though i might look at the BHP and the CC etc. of the car, the umbrella bit also impressed me Kinda Puts in the league of Rolls and Maybach
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26th May 2010, 13:34	#279
mallumowgli Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palakkad/Coimbatore Posts: 1,226 Thanked: 1,079 Times	Has this thread died? Samji, whither thou wandering?
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26th May 2010, 14:27	#280
kalpeshc BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 535 Thanked: 137 Times	The Yeti is busy 'working hard' (at least that's what he wants us to believe) at a beach resort in Goa !!
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27th May 2010, 18:51	#281
sammyboy0 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 11 Thanked: 0 Times	Goa is great for a fun bachelor party!!!! Or is the Yeti getting married there??? Any announcement would have had all TBHP members flying, driving, racing to Goa! Are congratulations in order, Sam?
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27th May 2010, 20:00	#282
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,691 Thanked: 1,092 Times View My Garage	oye! where is the rest of the story? what are the stuff that has been gone into the car? i am looking forward for the umbrella picture.
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