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BYD Seal

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    #272
    RainInSummer
    Registered Users Posts: 1,188 ✭✭✭RainInSummer


    Well done and cheers for posting.

    Time to start counting my coppers.



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    #273
    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users Posts: 8,019 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121252903#Comment_121252903

    At 46k otr price for the Seal design trim compared to the Atto 3 Design trim otr price of 42.5k it's hard to understand why anyone wouldn't just pay the extra 3.5k for the Seal's bigger battery, a good few extra specs and subjectively nicer style. Seems like incredible value although maybe it's just an introductory price and they'll bump the price on the Seal next year so there's more of a gap between the 2 cars. There's also the Seal U to consider but there's very little info on when it's coming to Ireland and what pricing will be like



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    #274
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,333 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121275136#Comment_121275136

    Why is there such an extortion of €2k delivery charge?



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    #275
    grumpygit
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭grumpygit


    Hi..good to see someone with inside knowledge on the chat. 2 questions for you

    You are providing roadside assist as part of deal I believe .How will this work if I was to break down in Galway or somewhere and you have only a presence in Dublin and cork. ( car can't be fixed on roadside)

    Are software updates over the air and how often do BYD normally provide updates. How long will the provided Sim be active for. Will this access be free for the lifetime of the car



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    #276
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,333 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121275219#Comment_121275219

    The forum will know more than the sales staff unfortunately.

    They should be OTA as the atto got 1.62 in September.

    The Sim package only lasts a short period after which you need some form of subscription. I asked before 4 years come to mind.

    Breakdown will be to cork or Dublin, whatever is closest.

    Post edited by Gumbo on


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    #277
    spakman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,120 ✭✭✭spakman


    brochure says 1Gb per month for 2 years.

    @BYDSALESMAN do you know rough estimate of delivery timelines if an order was placed in November?

    Am I right in thinking any trade-in would be with MSL?



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    #278
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,333 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121275796#Comment_121275796

    BYD send your trade in out to the trade. Navan road and south Dublin do the same. They will guarantee is for 30 days.



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    #279
    rdhma
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭rdhma


    @BYDSALESMAN No towing capacity is listed on the Irish website, but BYD Denmark lists 750 kg RWD, 1500 kg AWD. Any chance this information will be posted, as there would be insurance and legal implications to not following the manufacturer's specifications for towing in Ireland.



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    #280
    yllw.ldbttr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭yllw.ldbttr


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121273317#Comment_121273317

    The Tesla isn't for everyone TBF, I don't particularly like the looks, the Elon factor seriously turns me off and the whole fanboy thing is tiring, reminds me a bit of Apple fanboys.


    From what I've seen the app will be basic, nowhere near Tesla. The SUC doesn't bother me, had 2 BMW EVs and for long journeys Ionity does me, all other charging is done at home, with a range of 500km+ most people don't need public charging very often.


    The Seal is my preference but I think the majority will prefer a Model 3 over a BYD Seal all day long.



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    #281
    yllw.ldbttr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭yllw.ldbttr


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121273085#Comment_121273085

    Thanks for sharing.


    It looks like the "Build Your Dreams" logo is missing on the rear... Thankfully!!



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    #282
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,333 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121277258#Comment_121277258

    They knew they had to! Silly crock of sh1t that logo! First thing I done to my brothers Atto, hair dryer, tar and glue remover and a pry tool 😂

    But you’re right, Tesla V BYD will come down to personal choice and it’s great to have a wealth of choice nowadays!

    The whole “I wouldn’t drive that car because of Elon” is very tiring indeed. Childish kinda and it’s very similar to the Fandroids slagging Apple fanboys alright. Childish again.



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    #283
    yllw.ldbttr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭yllw.ldbttr


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121277264#Comment_121277264

    100%

    It would have been my plan as well but thankfully they saw sense.



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    #284
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,333 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121277269#Comment_121277269

    One thing bugging me at the moment on BYD, the active sim is only for 2 years seemly. After that you have to buy a contract sim somewhere. I’m not sure if hotspot will give the same functions?



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    #285
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,932 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121277264#Comment_121277264

    Tbf Tim Cook nor Steve Jobs have form in trying to disrupt the nature of civil discourse. Whatever your views on picking one phone or the other. People's choice of giving Elon money comes very much down to the man's morals and ethics. It's not really childish for someone to take a personal stance on things like that where their own money is concerned.


    That would go for any CEO that's completely out there and potentially dangerous character. Is what it is. Just not childish, frankly.

    Yes more brands the better.

    Post edited by listermint on


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    #286
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,333 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121277400#Comment_121277400

    Yeah that’s fair enough. We are free to choose where we spend our hard earned. And enjoy it we should 👍



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    #287
    Old diesel
    Registered Users Posts: 5,809 ✭✭✭Old diesel


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121275219#Comment_121275219

    I don't know how BYD do it specifically but I thought it was industry practice to subcontract the work of actually coming out to rover the vehicle.

    Even if you have to ring a VW assist or a Ford assist type number for it.

    Hyundai for example use the AA.

    Funny thing is though the truck manufacturers actually do things the way you were thinking.

    As in breakdown assistance is sent from the nearest dealer to where you broke down.



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    #288
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,333 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121277982#Comment_121277982

    BYD use AA too.



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    #289
    Tweaky
    Registered Users Posts: 679 ✭✭✭Tweaky


    https://youtu.be/3jxOt6mL6FQ?si=K2pvPd3f-GX-_Yp9

    Euro NCAP safety test video.



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    #290
    grumpygit
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭grumpygit


    Safety assist seems to be letting it down. Having said that it had five stars so overall very good Wonder will safety assist improve with software updates

    euroncap-2023-byd-seal-datasheet.pdf




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    #291
    yllw.ldbttr
    Registered Users Posts: 1,634 ✭✭✭yllw.ldbttr


    Anyone get a word on any test drives being scheduled yet?



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    #292
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,932 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121285517#Comment_121285517

    Units arriving in for Demos for next week. Some folks have test drives scheduled from then. First come served basis via phone appointment. Email seems to be less useful.



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    #293
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,333 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121285517#Comment_121285517

    Demo cars have arrived but they are going through staff introductions and media release with test drives in November according to my one and only source.



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    #294
    spakman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,120 ✭✭✭spakman


    I was told at the beginning of the week that there should be a car for test drive in 7 to 10 days and they'd be in touch



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    #295
    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users Posts: 8,019 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    I'm booked in for test drive next Wednesday. We had been looking at the Atto last week and asked to be notified when the Seal came in so we could test drive that as well. Got the email this morning letting us know.



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    #296
    Mr Q
    Registered Users Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭Mr Q


    I was also told today that there should be a car to test drive in the next week in Cork. Going through the brochure there is a huge amount of standard spec for 46k on the road.

    Don't think I recall seeing the below two features listed before on other cars, anyone how they are supposed to work.

    • Alcohol Detection System (ADS)

    • Child Forgetting Detection (CFD)



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    #297
    grumpygit
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭grumpygit


    Taken from euro ncap tests. No more detail given so don't know how child detection works or not works

    . The SEAL is equipped with 'child presence detection', a system which issues a warning when it recognises that a child ori nfant has been left in the car. However, the system did not meet Euro NCAP's requirements and was not rewarded. 



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    #298
    mailforkev
    Registered Users Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭mailforkev


    Both of my cars have a feature where it reminds you to check the back seat when you turn the car off if you opened and closed the rear door before you drove off. Presume not forgetting a sleeping child is the reason for it.



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    #299
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,333 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121287031#Comment_121287031

    Kia eNiro does this too.



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    #300
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,932 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    My volvo has it. Also detects seat belt not used with someone present in seat.



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    #301
    UsernameError
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭UsernameError


    I am booked in with BYD North Dublin for Tuesday afternoon as they are due to get 2 SEALS on Tuesday morning.

    They are now taking appointments for test-drive for next week and onwards if you just ring them and will be contacting anyone on the test-drive list very shortly to book in as priority.👍



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