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

noopster · 28th November 2010, 20:43

Classic thread. Just read all 24 pages of it in one go. This definitely needs moving to the Best threads on TBHP section.

@Sam, you rock dude. As if the English thread wasn't awesome enough. This takes the cake.

I have always liked the Superb and think it offers incredible VFM for a luxe car. I was tempted to go for its baby sister the Laura DSG but then decided to save up for the real thing. Maybe in 5 years I write one of these eh?

Harishwar · 25th December 2010, 21:26

Hi Sam,

Enjoyable read. How about your first Christmas With your Superb?

Am sure most of us would like you to revive this thread..

Hope to hear from you soon, Merry Christmas

Cheers

Sam Kapasi · 25th December 2010, 22:29

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Originally Posted by Harishwar

Hi Sam,

Enjoyable read. How about your first Christmas With your Superb?

Am sure most of us would like you to revive this thread..

Thanks for your kind words.

Unfortunately, the first Christmas with my superb is spent in separation. The car is at the Skoda garage.

In an unfortunate accident, my wife's driver crashed the car, albeit not so badly.
It needs new headlights and a bumper and a grille and some small denting.

I'm keeping my head held high, but I'm very upset about it.

Harishwar · 25th December 2010, 23:29

Very Sorry to hear about the accident Sam. Hope nobody got hurt.

When I read " The car is at the Skoda garage", I feared the worst. then was mighty pleased that the trip to the garage is not due to the car but an accident.

Hope the dealer is giving due attention. Do post more pics once she gets done up.

As you rightly said, keep your chin up mate, pray the cheerful season get you through this small mishap

ta.

vb-saan · 26th December 2010, 14:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

Thanks for your kind words.

Unfortunately, the first Christmas with my superb is spent in separation. The car is at the Skoda garage.

In an unfortunate accident, my wife's driver crashed the car, albeit not so badly.
It needs new headlights and a bumper and a grille and some small denting.

I'm keeping my head held high, but I'm very upset about it.

Hi Sam, Sorry to hear about the accident. Lucky that it was not a bad one...
One phenomenon I noticed with your Superb thread - don't see many Skoda bashing comments in our forum nowadays.

Have a great new year!

M00M · 10th January 2011, 00:33

Hi Sam,

Your threads are always enjoyable to read, fun, interesting and have something new to learn about.

I hope you have the car back after its "broken face plastic surgery". Do update about the spare prices and the costs you incurred, if you dont mind.

PlatzdaTurbo · 10th January 2011, 20:21

Beautiful, Engaging & highly interesting thread Yeti ! keep going ! Cheers to you !

Snowman79 · 13th January 2011, 17:04

very well written story and a beautiful car. i was looking for reviews for the superb since im looking to buy one. selling my RS.. (i know i know) and i stumbled upon this review.

cheers sam!

revvhed · 14th January 2011, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Kapasi

In an unfortunate accident, my wife's driver crashed the car, albeit not so badly.
It needs new headlights and a bumper and a grille and some small denting.

.

Ooohh .. Akbar can't have been pleased ..

Gran torino · 21st January 2011, 14:47

Hi, Sam,

I am sorry to hear about what happened to your Car. I hope such an event doesn't occur again, for as long as you choose to have her.

I have been reading the Yeti blogs for quite a while. I must say, that you are a fantastic Author. Clearly amongst the best that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Your writing has a beautiful flow to it. All your stories are so wonderfully layered.

Thank you very much for sharing so many of your life experiences on this forum. It has been an enlightening experience reading your work.

Thanks once again.

Nikhil.

Sam Kapasi · 5th February 2011, 13:10

Keep your eyes on the road and hands upon the wheel!!

The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb)-img00376201102041720.jpg

Have blanked out some of the numbers of course.

Downside: Now no matter when I call Akbar, his phone is busy. Dammit.

ishlinea7260 · 5th February 2011, 13:13

mujhe bhi chahiye!!!!
tell about this latest addition sam.

car_crazy1400 · 5th February 2011, 14:23

Caska??

is it? How Much?

Godfather · 5th February 2011, 17:01

Nice thread sam.

Mumble Grumble and !@#$%^& i paid the same amount for the New Endeavour and I never got any umbrella. :(

lancer_rit · 17th July 2011, 20:59

@sam, how about some more updates on your superb Superb ? Service experience if any ?

28th November 2010, 20:43	#361
noopster Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 9,238 Thanked: 12,904 Times View My Garage	Classic thread. Just read all 24 pages of it in one go. This definitely needs moving to the Best threads on TBHP section. @Sam, you rock dude. As if the English thread wasn't awesome enough. This takes the cake. I have always liked the Superb and think it offers incredible VFM for a luxe car. I was tempted to go for its baby sister the Laura DSG but then decided to save up for the real thing. Maybe in 5 years I write one of these eh?
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Harishwar Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lagos Nigeria Posts: 16 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) Hi Sam, Enjoyable read. How about your first Christmas With your Superb? Am sure most of us would like you to revive this thread.. Hope to hear from you soon, Merry Christmas Cheers
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25th December 2010, 23:29	#364
Harishwar Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lagos Nigeria Posts: 16 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) Very Sorry to hear about the accident Sam. Hope nobody got hurt. When I read " The car is at the Skoda garage", I feared the worst. then was mighty pleased that the trip to the garage is not due to the car but an accident. Hope the dealer is giving due attention. Do post more pics once she gets done up. As you rightly said, keep your chin up mate, pray the cheerful season get you through this small mishap ta.
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10th January 2011, 00:33	#366
M00M BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 845 Thanked: 1,275 Times	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) Hi Sam, Your threads are always enjoyable to read, fun, interesting and have something new to learn about. I hope you have the car back after its "broken face plastic surgery". Do update about the spare prices and the costs you incurred, if you dont mind.
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10th January 2011, 20:21	#367
PlatzdaTurbo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,304 Thanked: 327 Times View My Garage	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) Beautiful, Engaging & highly interesting thread Yeti ! keep going ! Cheers to you !
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13th January 2011, 17:04	#368
Snowman79 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 45 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) very well written story and a beautiful car. i was looking for reviews for the superb since im looking to buy one. selling my RS.. (i know i know) and i stumbled upon this review. cheers sam!
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21st January 2011, 14:47	#370
Gran torino Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) Hi, Sam, I am sorry to hear about what happened to your Car. I hope such an event doesn't occur again, for as long as you choose to have her. I have been reading the Yeti blogs for quite a while. I must say, that you are a fantastic Author. Clearly amongst the best that I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Your writing has a beautiful flow to it. All your stories are so wonderfully layered. Thank you very much for sharing so many of your life experiences on this forum. It has been an enlightening experience reading your work. Thanks once again. Nikhil.
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5th February 2011, 13:10	#371
Sam Kapasi Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (but wat Posts: 6,997 Thanked: 2,378 Times View My Garage	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) Keep your eyes on the road and hands upon the wheel!! Have blanked out some of the numbers of course. Downside: Now no matter when I call Akbar, his phone is busy. Dammit.
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ishlinea7260 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: . Posts: 471 Thanked: 539 Times	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) mujhe bhi chahiye!!!! tell about this latest addition sam.
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car_crazy1400 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DL/UP16/PB10 Posts: 647 Thanked: 330 Times	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) Caska?? is it? How Much?
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5th February 2011, 17:01	#374
Godfather Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore / Atlanta Posts: 1,387 Thanked: 70 Times View My Garage	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) Nice thread sam. Mumble Grumble and !@#$%^& i paid the same amount for the New Endeavour and I never got any umbrella. :(
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17th July 2011, 20:59	#375
lancer_rit Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,266 Thanked: 309 Times	Re: The Yeti® writes a car story - (and review of Skoda Superb) @sam, how about some more updates on your superb Superb ? Service experience if any ?
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