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That's good to know, thanks!
@lynx 2010 Lexus RX 450h
It's made my argument for an estate much stronger.
Potentially weighing up a Octavia Estate vs a Yeti at the minute. Would appreciate thoughts on reliability and issues with 80K+ mileage. Partner did not like the Auris hybrid estate I thought made sense at the minute.
Parenthood is imminent and want something to go see family up north regularly. Looking for something that will have low long run costs.
PedallingSquare-
I have an Octavia Estate with 97k miles. Got a full drains up service done with a local TSI specialist and they were happy with it. Boot is massive, bigger than my old C Max.
Without folding seats, the Yeti's boot is 2/3 the size of the Octavia Estate.
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Accord estates were massive but mostly diesel and non ulez compliant.
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I wanted an Octavia estate but we ended up with a Yeti as one came up that ticked all the boxes and was in budget. 1.2 TSI is peppy enough in town and good on fuel, but sometimes feels a little strained on the motorway (although fine.) Facelift models only had the 1.2TSI really, a few 1.4s are newer and out of our budget.
Major selling point is the room in the back seats is huge - very easy to take a child seat in and out, and comfortable for an adult of any height to sit in. We're also expecting (next week!) so wanted something my partner could sit comfortably in the back with a baby when it's very young.
Boot isn't as big as an estate, but a pram fits fine and it's easier to park. Higher up driving position is nice (we used to have a van).
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lynx
JamesQGM
If they can't be cleaned then you could dye them back to the original colour.
Carbon Collective do a really good leather interior deep clean/protect kit for about £40.
The only thing a detailer is going to have that you won't have lying around the house is a steam cleaner.