VW ID.3

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jonnythefox wrote: »

Airbag error just popped up. Anyone else having this issue?

I've gotten it a couple of times. The first time i brought it back to the garage. They assured me that its just a software issue, that the airbag is working and the car is safe to drive.

RedorDead

Straight into top of the sales charts in September with Model 3 in 5th.

That's mad seeing any EV sell more than any ICE car for any month lol.

I would say the id.3 accounts for all dealer cars though probably not all sold yet ?

Still mad to think the id.3 is higher in one month than the model 3 for the whole year!

the_amazing_raisin

Deleted User wrote: »

That's mad seeing any EV sell more than any ICE car for any month lol.

I would say the id.3 accounts for all dealer cars though probably not all sold yet ?

Still mad to think the id.3 is higher in one month than the model 3 for the whole year!

I guess it's a bit distorted because the ID.3 deliveries are happening very quickly in one month


Still, hopefully an indication of things to come, I wonder how long the Tiguan will survive with the ID.4 coming


I read somewhere that there's a lot of pent up demand for Tesla because their production got interrupted (due to covid) and they've been prioritising the US market. I expect it'll pick up towards the end of the year


I can't believe Ford have 4 of the top 10 places. I can't understand why anyone buys a Ford, they're badly designed, cheaply made, and horrible to drive

ddarcy

[Deleted User] wrote: »

That's mad seeing any EV sell more than any ICE car for any month lol.

I would say the id.3 accounts for all dealer cars though probably not all sold yet ?

Still mad to think the id.3 is higher in one month than the model 3 for the whole year!

I know my local dealer hasn’t registered theirs. They have 2 demos, a base and plus. Both are on their website anyways.

I’d say they would be selling these soon though if that is what you’re looking for. Probably have 1000 km on them though.

ddarcy

[Deleted User] wrote: »

That's mad seeing any EV sell more than any ICE car for any month lol.

I would say the id.3 accounts for all dealer cars though probably not all sold yet ?

Still mad to think the id.3 is higher in one month than the model 3 for the whole year!

I think EVs are finally getting to where people can use them with no issues. My issue has always been that I would have to make 3-5 charging stops on my bi weekly run to Dublin. Where I work now has a charger there and the id3 will make it without the need to stop. So literally like my diesel now, time wise.

I was waiting until 350km minimum range came out and there were options to choose from.

Gael23

What sort of finance is on offer?

SleetAndSnow

The new product brochure is live on the website btw.

https://www.volkswagen.ie/idhub/content/dam/onehub_pkw/importers/ie/models/product-guides/2020/2020-10-01/200930_RB_ID.3%20MY21.pdf

EDIT: Link added

TitianGerm

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

The new product brochure is live on the website btw.

https://www.volkswagen.ie/idhub/content/dam/onehub_pkw/importers/ie/models/product-guides/2020/2020-10-01/200930_RB_ID.3%20MY21.pdf

EDIT: Link added

Steel wheels on the Life and Business. I hope to God my dealer can definitely get my First

SleetAndSnow

TitianGerm wrote: »

Steel wheels on the Life and Business. I hope to God my dealer can definitely get my First

Yeah steel wheels on the business is a bit bad form. Reversing camera but steel wheels? Weird decision. Looks like the Style or the Family are the closest to what the current 1st is.

TitianGerm

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

Yeah steel wheels on the business is a bit bad form. Reversing camera but steel wheels? Weird decision. Looks like the Style or the Family are the closest to what the current 1st is.

The business seems to be a mix of First and Plus with other things completely taken away like the alloys.

Edit: also wouldn't the sunroom affect range a bit seeing as the car should be heavier with one?

jonnythefox

TitianGerm wrote: »

Steel wheels on the Life and Business. I hope to God my dealer can definitely get my First

19” wheels as an option for €638...bargain.

TitianGerm

jonnythefox wrote: »

19” wheels as an option for €638...bargain.

I'd rather up the car spec for €500 or €2000 over the Business to the Style or Family.

Gael23

What’s the sweet spot on the range? Family spec?

Mr Q

jonnythefox wrote: »

19” wheels as an option for €638...bargain.

They are not an option on the two lower spec cars. Looks like no alloy wheels can be added to these two models if the brochure is correct

So the €638 is to go from 18s to 19s

DaveyDave

Spec is a bit strange alright, sunroof on pretty much all models. That's usually an €1,100 option that I could do without. Turquoise is €880 and no free/cheap white option.

SleetAndSnow

The 1st models have a heat pump correct? First time really looking at an electric car so would it be worth adding it in? I heard bad things about the leaf due to it not having a heat pump but have also heard its not really needed?

Mr Q

SleetAndSnow wrote: »

The 1st models have a heat pump correct? First time really looking at an electric car so would it be worth adding it in? I heard bad things about the leaf due to it not having a heat pump but have also heard its not really needed?

No heat pumps on the Irish 1st models

eagerv

For me the ideal would probably be the Tech. Similar in pricing to the 1st Plus, but a few nice extras such as glass roof and Head up display,


But happy with my base 1st that I already have...:)

Gael23

I’d be happy with the Family one.

Is it worth paying €1490 for the heat pump?

the_amazing_raisin

Gael23 wrote: »

I’d be happy with the Family one.

Is it worth paying €1490 for the heat pump?

You don't want to open that debate again :rolleyes:


Financially, there doesn't seem to be much justification, but the general consensus is that it reduces the range loss in winter from heating.


If you're doing a lot of long distance driving in winter then it might cut out a recharge, but its a small subset of drivers and you can probably make up a lot of the loss by preheating while plugged in and reducing the air con temperature

Mr Q

Gael23 wrote: »

I’d be happy with the Family one.

Is it worth paying €1490 for the heat pump?

You would almost be at the price of the Tour with 77kWh for the price of the Family plus heat pump.

If you didn't need 5 seats and were concerned about range that would make more sense to buy to me.

drunkmonkey

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But happy with my base 1st that I already have...:)[/QUOTE]

I'd love Keyless and a reversing camera which I will retrofit if possible. They really should be standard.

Software is very buggy, couldn't use the display coming home for lunch was showing some error, then the radio wouldn't turn off when I locked the car, it's probably still on outside as there was no way to switch it off.

Mr Q

The wireless phone charging seems to be in all non 1st models. Strange that you had to buy the 1st Max to get it, should have included it with all

Gael23

Mr Q wrote: »

You would almost be at the price of the Tour with 77kWh for the price of the Family plus heat pump.

If you didn't need 5 seats and were concerned about range that would make more sense to buy to me.

Good point, but then at Tour prices your nearly in a Model 3

eagerv

My first Invoice from We Charge came in a few minutes ago by EMail.


Seems to be charged monthly, shows the kWh units at €0.30 (Ionity) and then a discount of same amount. Total €0.00.


Also shows the balance of credit available.


Haven't charged elsewhere yet (Apart from home), will be interesting to see what others are charged on ESB, etc.

Rusky rusky

Got a we charge invoice for the dc fast charging session last Saturday. 24.11kW for €10.38 which is €1.02 start up fee and 24.11kWx€0.385=€9.36. So the prices for dc fast charging on the app are correct. Same session with ebay woukd be 24.11kWx€0.305=€7.35 or €3 cheaper. No charge for ac charging just yet.

the_amazing_raisin

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I'd love Keyless and a reversing camera which I will retrofit if possible. They really should be standard.

Software is very buggy, couldn't use the display coming home for lunch was showing some error, then the radio wouldn't turn off when I locked the car, it's probably still on outside as there was no way to switch it off.

Having keyless on my leaf, I personally think it opens too many security holes to be worthwhile. It is convenient though, so if they've improved the security then it's probably worth it

Gael23

Rusky rusky wrote: »

Got a we charge invoice for the dc fast charging session 24.11kW for €10.38 which is €1.02 start up fee and 24.11kWx€0.385=€9.36. So the prices for dc fast charging are correct. No charge for ac charging just yet.

So looks to work out about €25 for a full charge if you were paying?

liamog

Mod Note: I've moved the non specific ID.3 placement in the sales chart to this thread https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058049445