VW ID.3

dmcg90 · 16-06-2021 03:05PM

THE ALM wrote: »

This pack gives you a more sportier seat the rest still comes with the Tour, there is a link previous showing the seat

So it's basically 1300 for a different seat design? Jaysus!

DrPhilG · 16-06-2021 03:15PM

rx8 wrote: »

What about sending a PM to Paddy Comyn, (paddy1976 on here) and see if he can bang some heads together. He is the Sales manager in VW Ireland as far as I know.
Or try him on Twitter aswell !

Twitter account seems to be a personal one, no mention of VW, and he did tweet about how good the Skoda Superb was a while back.

Doesn't seem to be on boards anymore, or is it just the crappy touch mobile site not working for a search?

Edit, never mind. It was indeed the crappy touch site. I've sent him a message.

THE ALM · 16-06-2021 03:18PM

dmcg90 wrote: »

So it's basically 1300 for a different seat design? Jaysus!

Correct, here you goid_seats.jpg

dmcg90 · 16-06-2021 03:27PM

THE ALM wrote: »

Correct, here you goid_seats.jpg

Thanks! I mean, they look nice and all but that's a lot extra! Think you just saved me a bit of extra cash there

THE ALM · 16-06-2021 04:09PM

dmcg90 wrote: »

Thanks! I mean, they look nice and all but that's a lot extra! Think you just saved me a bit of extra cash there

Find the seats in the Tour to be great and with the power adjustment and massage it is easy to get a good seating position so you would really like to like the look of the sports seats to justify the cost.

fits · 16-06-2021 04:15PM

dmcg90 wrote: »

Thanks! I mean, they look nice and all but that's a lot extra! Think you just saved me a bit of extra cash there

I think they look horrible!

Bif · 16-06-2021 06:36PM

Folks. I am thinking of getting an EO Mini Pro 2 charger. I also hope to to install Solar PV in the future. What are your views on this charger? Also what are your views on whether it is best to get a tethered or untethered charger? Thanks.

the_amazing_raisin · 16-06-2021 06:58PM

Bif wrote: »

Folks. I am thinking of getting an EO Mini Pro 2 charger. I also hope to to install Solar PV in the future. What are your views on this charger? Also what are your views on whether it is best to get a tethered or untethered charger? Thanks.

I've had an EO Mini since 2018, it predates the Pro version and lacks the Solar PV add-ons. But it's discreet and has never given a fault

Even survived the missus catching the cable under her car and pulling it off the wall

Untethered is more discreet and compact, tethered is easier since you only need to plug in one end

Personally as tethered chargers go, I prefer the bigger chargers as they generally have integrated cable storage. I know I can just put a hook up for the cable but I think the likes of the Zappi where the cable wraps around the charger looks better

If PV is in the plan then there's also the Zappi and Wallbox as options. Essentially they all use a CT clamp meter attached to the meter box to see when you're exporting electricity and they'll try to charge the car instead

You might want to look at running some cat5 network cable to your meter box to connect the CT clamp. Some chargers also have wireless options

dmcg90 · 16-06-2021 07:11PM

For owners out there, what sort of deals (not finance related) were you able to negotiate with dealers? I might be pulling the trigger on a Tour tomorrow so I want to see what's possible.

Thanks everyone btw for all their help on this thread so far, really appreciate it!

dmcg90 · 16-06-2021 07:14PM

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

If PV is in the plan then there's also the Zappi and Wallbox as options. Essentially they all use a CT clamp meter attached to the meter box to see when you're exporting electricity and they'll try to charge the car instead

If you're thinking getting PV in the next few years then in my view it's absolutely worth getting a compatible charger, especially while the grants are still there.

On a good day, I'll get around 0.6-0.7KwH from them just charging the car with a 3 panel array. Getting around 10% of your car's charge from the sun adds up to some nice savings over time, especially on nice days.

The Zappi will also let you just use solar if you want if you want to maximise your gain. Handy if the car is in the driveway for a few days.

jogdish · 16-06-2021 11:01PM

How long is the charging cable that comes with the ID.3?

the_amazing_raisin · 17-06-2021 07:19AM

jogdish wrote: »

How long is the charging cable that comes with the ID.3?

5 metres

waynegalway · 17-06-2021 09:36AM

Hi all,

Can ye confirm; does the stationary air con work on your ID3? I have the Style spec on the latest software. It has the single zone air con, and I'm not sure if that's what's causing the issue. But When I click the button to 'start air con' when I turn the car off, the slider bounces back to 'off'. It seems to work fine when the car is plugged in, but I really want to get it working when the car isn't plugged in too.

Have you been able to start/stop the aircon using the app while the car is not plugged in?

And have you been able to remotely (plugged in or not) turn on heated steering wheel and seats?

When I try to set up the stationary aircon using the infotainment screen, I can see a top-down view of the car, and a 'set departure time' button. The button does nothing, and I thought that the top down view would allow me to programme the seats and steering wheel, but none of those parts of the screen react at all when I touch them.

ewj1978 · 17-06-2021 09:48AM

oof Drphil what a pain in the hoop.
They low balled you on the offer for the i3 too. Yours had a better spec and less mileage then mine and I was given €16k against an id3 1st plus.

Wayne, in my id3 and the demo I have, they both had dual controls but always worked the aircon when switched off.

BTW my tale of woe continues.
I rang VW yesterday and told them give me an ETA or I walk. Flurry of phonecalls later and I discover it isn't the HV battery that needs replacing just one of the Battery controller units. Part will be in on week 25 i.e. next week.
They've moved me from a petrol TROC to a demo 1st plus in the meantime.

waynegalway · 17-06-2021 09:56AM

ewj1978 wrote: »

oof Drphil what a pain in the hoop.

Wayne, in my id3 and the demo I have, they both had dual controls but always worked the aircon when switched off.

Thanks. Concerned now that it's only something that works with dual zone. I don't understand why it wouldn't work with single zone as well, though. Surely single zone is a simpler system?

jogdish · 17-06-2021 10:09AM

I asked before but just wanted some clarification. The screen in the car has maps and the brochure talks about telling you about road signs and speed and nearest parking and charge points.

How does the car connect online ? Is it threaded to my phone or is "We connect" a subscription service, I really don't want to pay a phone bill for my car, but I would like the screen features not to be nerfed.

THE ALM · 17-06-2021 10:56AM

jogdish wrote: »

I asked before but just wanted some clarification. The screen in the car has maps and the brochure talks about telling you about road signs and speed and nearest parking and charge points.

How does the car connect online ? Is it threaded to my phone or is "We connect" a subscription service, I really don't want to pay a phone bill for my car, but I would like the screen features not to be nerfed.

There is a n esim built into the car that takes care of that without subscription. You can sign up for extra data with cubictelecom if required which would allow things like internet radio and other streaming services, it is pricey for the date you get.

THE ALM · 17-06-2021 11:01AM

Bif wrote: »

Folks. I am thinking of getting an EO Mini Pro 2 charger. I also hope to to install Solar PV in the future. What are your views on this charger? Also what are your views on whether it is best to get a tethered or untethered charger? Thanks.

Like you I have been going through all the options as we will look at solar pv down the line also. We are veering towards the Zappi as I think it will be better integrated with its addons like the hub, harvi and eddi with everything under the one system and easier communication between them all.

jogdish · 17-06-2021 11:02AM

THE ALM wrote: »

There is a n esim built into the car that takes care of that without subscription. You can sign up for extra data with cubictelecom if required which would allow things like internet radio and other streaming services, it is pricey for the date you get.

So is the included map data as a good as google maps (not talking street view or things, just routing and directions)?

waynegalway · 17-06-2021 11:05AM

jogdish wrote: »

So is the included map data as a good as google maps (not talking street view or things, just routing and directions)?

In my experience over the past week, it's not as good as Google Maps. It's fine for most things, I'd imagine, and the detail looks good, but I wanted to get to the UPS depot in Oranmore yesterday, and that wasn't in it when I did a search. Went to Google Maps, and it was there. I think if you have a house number and street name, it's probably fine, though.

THE ALM · 17-06-2021 11:09AM

jogdish wrote: »

So is the included map data as a good as google maps (not talking street view or things, just routing and directions)?

As Wayne has said it is not as good as google maps for some destinations although I find that I use it more as it is better integrated with the travel assist etc and gives the turn signals on the windscreen lightbar and the HUD.

waynegalway · 17-06-2021 11:11AM

THE ALM wrote: »

As Wayne has said it is not as good as google maps for some destinations although I find that I use it more as it is better integrated with the travel assist etc and gives the turn signals on the windscreen lightbar and the HUD.

Yes, the overall integration and experience is really nice. For most things where you have a full address, or if you just want to get to the middle of a given town, its grand. It's just that Google (and to a lesser extent apple) have 'search' within maps sewn up.

THE ALM · 17-06-2021 11:15AM

waynegalway wrote: »

Yes, the overall integration and experience is really nice. For most things where you have a full address, or if you just want to get to the middle of a given town, its grand. It's just that Google (and to a lesser extent apple) have 'search' within maps sewn up.

I find if you search for the destination in the We Connect ID app and send it to the car it works better

electricus · 17-06-2021 11:15AM

waynegalway wrote: »

In my experience over the past week, it's not as good as Google Maps. It's fine for most things, I'd imagine, and the detail looks good, but I wanted to get to the UPS depot in Oranmore yesterday, and that wasn't in it when I did a search. Went to Google Maps, and it was there. I think if you have a house number and street name, it's probably fine, though.

Does the built in map support searching by Eircode and can you setup a route in the mobile app or web and send to the car?

Thanks

waynegalway · 17-06-2021 11:18AM

THE ALM wrote: »

I find if you search for the destination in the We Connect ID app and send it to the car it works better

The car is my wife's so the app is only on her phone. I only drive it occasionally. Can two drivers use the app on different phones at the same time? I have a LEAF, and I know that for the app that goes with that, you can only have one device logged in to the car account at a time.

TitianGerm · 17-06-2021 11:22AM

waynegalway wrote: »

In my experience over the past week, it's not as good as Google Maps. It's fine for most things, I'd imagine, and the detail looks good, but I wanted to get to the UPS depot in Oranmore yesterday, and that wasn't in it when I did a search. Went to Google Maps, and it was there. I think if you have a house number and street name, it's probably fine, though.

If you open the map on the We Connect phone app it has Google down the bottom left so I'd imagine the car maps are based on Google Maps as well.

cannco253 · 17-06-2021 11:25AM

If you use Apple maps on CarPlay the turn by turn signals are also displayed on the driver binacle.
Google maps on CarPlay doesn't show turn by turn on the binacle.
Only the VW navigation uses the ID light bar, for now.

At the moment you can only have one account per car and only one user can be logged in at a time.
Some users have seen mention of multi user accounts on the API but nothing has been confirmed yet.

THE ALM · 17-06-2021 11:28AM

electricus wrote: »

Does the built in map support searching by Eircode and can you setup a route in the mobile app or web and send to the car?

Thanks

The app certainly supports searching by eircode and can be sent to the car.

electricus · 17-06-2021 11:46AM

THE ALM wrote: »

The app certainly supports searching by eircode and can be sent to the car.

Thanks, good to know!

DrPhilG · 17-06-2021 11:56AM

ewj1978 wrote: »

oof Drphil what a pain in the hoop.
They low balled you on the offer for the i3 too. Yours had a better spec and less mileage then mine and I was given €16k against an id3 1st plus.

Did you get discount off the list too? I was offered €16k trade but he admitted that it was actually €14k plus €2k worth of discount.

So if I switch to cash deposit he's still giving me the €2k off list.

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