Skoda Yeti

Considering buying a Skoda Yeti as new family car (2 adults, 1 baby) but have heard rumours that there are issues with the gearbox on certain models and also worried that they are somewhat overhyped at the moment (mentioned on a v popular non-car related podcast recently) and therefore would end up paying a premium.

Would appreciate views on:

  1. Are there any better alternatives to the Yeti around the same price point?

  2. If I do go for the yeti, what should I be looking out for when buying a used one?

Budget is c. £10,000 but would ideally spend as little as possible.

A bit out of my depth as cars not my thing and other things going on in my life taking up brain space so very grateful for any advice!