VW ID.4

Hi all, I’ve been on the hunt for a 242 Kodiaq PHEV or a 241 Skoda Enyaq Sportline for a while to replace a Tucson but I’m having no luck. My next choice would be the 77kwh ID4. Just wondering bit about the basics. Is it worth going back a year to get a Pro Plus over a Pro?

It’s going to take 5 people regularly and will do local journeys (5-20km) for 95% of the time. We go camping a few times a year and the Tucson boot with a roof box is ideal size wise. The ID4 has a smaller boot but I’ve priced a tow bar for a storage box or trailer and was quoted €2300+ 🤪

We already have a small EV at home with a charger so we’re set from that point of view.

My basic question is do you think the ID4 is a good fit?

Can confirm the Halfords bars and box fit. Can also confirm they're pretty noisy over 70km/h

Doesn't bother me too much, but I think I'll stay around 100km/h to be safe

It also comes with stickers to block up the unused holes, I'll put them on when I'm putting the box back on

I can definitely see where the extra money goes on Thule, but I just couldn't justify the price for the amount I'll be using it.

Maybe I'll start saving for an upgrade in a year or two, that'll probably be around when the budget box self destructs

Or I'll just follow my dream of getting an ID.Buzz 😁

I was that not just regassing , didn’t Raiisn get the system troubleshooted aswell?

I got the car booked in with VW Wicklow on the 11th. So only 2 week Away.

It’ll be done under warranty

Different screens.

No, included removal of old gas, injection of a dye with new gas to assist leak detection, pressure test and fill of the required weight of new gas. It was done in place called NordAuto which are a chain located in larger towns. A bit like Bestdrive/Advance Pitstop in terms of setup. As i said, we’re getting fleeced here for air con work.

Well anyone I've ever put in the middle seat complained they've no room.

They were sandwiched between two child seats though, adults might be a bit more negotiable

To be fair I’m sure there’s a lot more competition and plenty of work for air con specialists on the continent where it’s a necessity.

Hi

Is there a manual release for the charge port door? I know there is one for the cable but my door is stuck and wont open

The latch is probably jammed on it and you'll need to force it open.

Common fault on the ID and ice VWs.

So am I correct in saying there is no manual way to open it from the boot?

correct, no manual release for the door itself… only the cable.

Best you can do is try lock/doube-unlock a few times and you might get lucky. If it opens keep it open.

It will need replacing. As said, common fault.

If it won’t open and you’re stuck to charge you can force it open. Work a string/lace inside the door (from top to bottom) and then pull evenly on each end and it will pop open

It might break the door but if needs must.

happened me a few weeks ago. Held power button for over thirty seconds while car was on and it reset. It isn’t nice. Was a once off here.

Your not going to Domaine Des Ormes are you? 😉

I think the whole EV forum has gone there by now 😂

How much was the rental? I need the box about 5 times this year and possibly next year too, so it possibly made sense to buy it (you might be sensing some desperation on my part)

Obviously I'd like to get a nice aerodynamic Thule with double sided openings, but I just can't justify the cost to myself

The corpse box does also take up an obnoxious amount of space in the shed, between it and the ebike there's basically no room left 🫣

My pro plus is in the dealers so all going well will collect Saturday

re a towbar id be afraid to ask.. i think you are talking 1k