VW ID.3

ewj1978 · 17-06-2021 12:13PM

No discount on the car, so swings and roundabouts I suppose.

alfa_aficionado · 17-06-2021 12:59PM

Perhaps a new fault here...the display behind the steering wheel suddenly stopped working. I initially assumed it was one of those errors that would get resolved once the car had been stopped for a few hours and restarted but no it persisted so now back at the dealer waiting on a new part from Germany!

DrPhilG · 17-06-2021 01:19PM

ewj1978 wrote: »

No discount on the car, so swings and roundabouts I suppose.

Yup. Another dealer offered €14.3 for the car and €1k off list.

Basically dealers will decide what sounds best. A good trade or a list discount. They'll use the flexibility in their own profit to dress it up one way or the other.

DrPhilG · 17-06-2021 01:52PM

Re-order is back in...

Tour this time, not the Tour 5 (twat). He says he has spoken to VW and they are aiming for a week 29 production which should be week 33 delivery. That means approximately the week beginning August 16th for collection.

5 weeks delay in total.

If I get it in August I'll take it. If it rolls on into September/October then different story.

If I get the i3 shifted in the meantime he'll lend me a car for free although it won't be electric so I'll have to fuel it.

And this time I want the commission number out of him by close of play tomorrow...

eagerv · 17-06-2021 01:58PM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Re-order is back in...

Tour this time, not the Tour 5 (twat). He says he has spoken to VW and they are aiming for a week 29 production which should be week 33 delivery. That means approximately the week beginning August 16th for collection.

5 weeks delay in total.

If I get it in August I'll take it. If it rolls on into September/October then different story.

If I get the i3 shifted in the meantime he'll lend me a car for free although it won't be electric so I'll have to fuel it.

And this time I want the commission number out of him by close of play tomorrow...

Good to hear Phil. By the end of August hopefully you will have forgotten the whole incident...

Mr Q · 17-06-2021 02:20PM

cannco253 wrote: »

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.

Google maps on Android Auto does show the turn by turn on the small screen also. So might get added to the Apple version.

eagerv · 17-06-2021 02:24PM

Mr Q wrote: »

Google maps on Android Auto does show the turn by turn on the small screen also. So might get added to the Apple version.

Hope so, when you use Apple Maps it shows the turn by turn on the speedo screen, but not as yet with Google Maps which I prefer in sat view.

RedorDead · 17-06-2021 02:27PM

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 !

Hes not. He was head of communications for Volkswagen Group Ireland - has since replaced Conor Faughnan in AA.

dmcg90 · 17-06-2021 02:47PM

eagerv wrote: »

Hope so, when you use Apple Maps it shows the turn by turn on the speedo screen, but not as yet with Google Maps which I prefer in sat view.

I wonder if Waze on iOS might support it?

Patmwgs · 17-06-2021 08:57PM

waynegalway wrote: »

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.

Two drivers can use the same app, you just log in with the exact same details as your wife.

whippet · 18-06-2021 06:20PM

Are the 1st Editions still having problems ... my father in law is at his wits end with his one that is only 9 months old.

It’s now on it’s 4 trip on the back of a flat bed to the dealer .... always a different problem but usually just will not start. All sorts of lights on etc .. but won’t start.

I think this time he is just going to look for his money back from the dealer and look at something else.

KCross · 18-06-2021 06:25PM

whippet wrote: »

Are the 1st Editions still having problems ... my father in law is at his wits end with his one that is only 9 months old.

It’s now on it’s 4 trip on the back of a flat bed to the dealer .... always a different problem but usually just will not start. All sorts of lights on etc .. but won’t start.

I think this time he is just going to look for his money back from the dealer and look at something else.

Generally sorted at this stage except for the in-car timers which are still broken.

What was the “fix” the last 3 times?
What version of the software is the car running?
Has the 12V battery been checked?

whippet · 18-06-2021 06:32PM

KCross wrote: »

Generally sorted at this stage except for the in-car timers which are still broken.

What was the “fix” the last 3 times?
What version of the software is the car running?
Has the 12V battery been checked?

I haven’t a clue what has been done on the car to day etc ... I’m just hearing this from the wife.

I do know that he would be fairly thorough with talking to the mechanics after he picks up the car ... he is an engineer by trade and has a small fleet of classic cars which he maintains himself so if anything he usually burns the ears off mechanics when he meets them.

I might be talking to him over the weekend ... but at this stage he has lost faith in VW and the dealer (a fairly high profile VW dealer)

DrPhilG · 18-06-2021 09:25PM

Got the commission number for the new order this afternoon.

Not showing anything on the "My VW" site as yet.

the_amazing_raisin · 18-06-2021 09:39PM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Got the commission number for the new order this afternoon.

Not showing anything on the "My VW" site as yet.

It probably takes a while to go through, I got mine a while after the order was in so the details were already there

Did the dealership sort you out with a temp car? Or are you going to hang on to the i3?

hogan86 · 18-06-2021 11:15PM

A few weeks ago we had our eye on an ID.3 and after looking around found the best deal was down in Kerry. Missus decided she wasnt sure and we may wait. Her car just isnt cutting it anymore and I am sick to deal of maintenance and high tax and fuel costs, so I called up to see if the blueish ID.3 Style was still available and it was sold.

Sales guy called back who has been very easy to deal with said theres a Style Mongoose grey - which I actually prefer and brand new in stock ready to go although will hang on for the 212 reg in 2 weeks. From reading on here and having a look at the specs between the different models I have one big issue and an extra the missus wanted and we were told it was on the car when we rang a few weeks ago - Revering Camera but now I am not sure its on it feom online reading.

Does anyone else have a 58Kwh Style 204bhp and have the Reverse Camera and if not what are my options here as we gave a booking deposit and cars on hold for us. Now, i technically dont have anything to say he told me there was a reverse camera but he said it was on it as an upgrade from the life. Their add on Donedeal lists a Style with Reverse Camera on there as we speak too.

I know theres a massive wait and lead time and we are happy other than the camera thing which I will call him in the morning to see. Could they retrofit one for me and should they cover it since I was told it was on it or look after me on it.

Reason we went for this ID.3 - well its a nice colour, has the 18” wheels, pano roof, matrix led lights and camera or so we thought. Got a nice trade in offer for our older civic and the vrt grant, plus seai grant it all comes to almost €12k off list price and 0% pcp so were just under €34k all in - nothing else comes close.

Ps: i have a Tesla model 3 so will be two elec cars at home now and shes a convert saying she would never own an EV until she drove mine. Ireland is slowly converting and I see more and more ID.3/4 and model 3’s everyday.

rx8 · 18-06-2021 11:30PM

I don't see any reversing camera listed on the specs for the Style model.

rx8 · 18-06-2021 11:33PM

On another note, I pulled up at Ionity, Kill North this evening and the charger started up straight away. Didn't look for any type of payment card, just came on. Might be worth checking if anyone is going past. Charger No.2

waynegalway · 18-06-2021 11:37PM

rx8 wrote: »

I don't see any reversing camera listed on the specs for the Style model.

There is no reversing camera on the Style. I know because we got one as an “upgrade” to the Life version we were going to buy, on the basis of a few things it’s a worthwhile upgrade, but we thought we’d get the reversing camera and it’s not part of that spec. Managing okay without it.

I believe it can be retrofitted, so maybe the dealer has put it on there as an extra.

hogan86 · 19-06-2021 12:02AM

waynegalway wrote: »

There is no reversing camera on the Style. I know because we got one as an “upgrade” to the Life version we were going to buy, on the basis of a few things it’s a worthwhile upgrade, but we thought we’d get the reversing camera and it’s not part of that spec. Managing okay without it.

I believe it can be retrofitted, so maybe the dealer has put it on there as an extra.

He said the one he has on the showroom floor was the very same one as I was originally looking at except the colour. This add here lists reversing camera at the bottom of the add and as my Tesla Model 3 has it, was a big ticket item she loves:
https://www.donedeal.ie/view/26482354

Otherwise il ask about retrofit and see before i take ownership. My other thing Inwas thinking is looking for an 18” to 19” upgrade and see what the cost is.

I know there is little stock in Ireland and happy with it otherwise.

DrPhilG · 19-06-2021 12:09AM

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

It probably takes a while to go through, I got mine a while after the order was in so the details were already there

Did the dealership sort you out with a temp car? Or are you going to hang on to the i3?

Dealership have promised a car, not EV but I told them I want an automatic as the missus has no desire to re-learn manual.

I'm also waiting for communication from VW customer services, hopefully they can confirm that the late August date is legit.

DrPhilG · 19-06-2021 12:10AM

hogan86 wrote: »

Style Mongoose grey

Magnesium grey I presume?

hogan86 · 19-06-2021 12:20AM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Magnesium grey I presume?

Apologies I meant to say Moonstone Grey. Its been a long day.

remoteboy · 19-06-2021 08:16AM

I’m very close to pushing the button on an ID3 but I’m mildly concerned by the amount of software issues mentioned on this thread. Is everyone generally happy with their purchase? Is there a latest version of the software I should request before picking up the car? Anything else I should check with the dealer? Apologies for all the questions. Thanks in advance.

waynegalway · 19-06-2021 09:17AM

remoteboy wrote: »

I’m very close to pushing the button on an ID3 but I’m mildly concerned by the amount of software issues mentioned on this thread. Is everyone generally happy with their purchase? Is there a latest version of the software I should request before picking up the car? Anything else I should check with the dealer? Apologies for all the questions. Thanks in advance.

The dealer should apply the latest update before handing over, but no harm to remind them.

Overall, we’re very happy with the car. We traded an ICE for the ID3, and I kept my LEAF24. The difference in tech and range between the LEAF and the ID3 is amazing. We had our first long journey yesterday. Left Galway with the range showing as 370km. Arrived in Cork after driving 260km, about half of which was at motorway speed. The range left was showing 120km. Coming from my LEAF, that’s just astonishing.

It’s a lovely car to drive, and in the Style spec you do get a few nice looking extras over the Life spec.

Only downside: we thought the upgrade to Style would include a reversing camera but it doesn’t. Also the stationery air con is not working right on our car. Hoping it’s just a software glitch and an easy fix. Apart from those two things, we’re very happy.

remoteboy · 19-06-2021 09:34AM

waynegalway wrote: »

The dealer should apply the latest update before handing over, but no harm to remind them.

Overall, we’re very happy with the car. We traded an ICE for the ID3, and I kept my LEAF24. The difference in tech and range between the LEAF and the ID3 is amazing. We had our first long journey yesterday. Left Galway with the range showing as 370km. Arrived in Cork after driving 260km, about half of which was at motorway speed. The range left was showing 120km. Coming from my LEAF, that’s just astonishing.

It’s a lovely car to drive, and in the Style spec you do get a few nice looking extras over the Life spec.

Only downside: we thought the upgrade to Style would include a reversing camera but it doesn’t. Also the stationery air con is not working right on our car. Hoping it’s just a software glitch and an easy fix. Apart from those two things, we’re very happy.

Thanks for that. We’ve done a few test drives in the ID3 and it’s lovely to drive. Looked at the Style but the lack of camera put me off - felt the rear window was pretty small. Currently looking at Family model.

Out of curiosity did you get a printed manual with the car, or are they all online these days?

waynegalway · 19-06-2021 09:51AM

remoteboy wrote: »

Thanks for that. We’ve done a few test drives in the ID3 and it’s lovely to drive. Looked at the Style but the lack of camera put me off - felt the rear window was pretty small. Currently looking at Family model.

Out of curiosity did you get a printed manual with the car, or are they all online these days?

Yeah, the family spec is nicer for sure, but budget-wise the style was where we ended up. FWIW the lack of camera isn’t that big a deal. We thought we were getting it, and it would have been nice, but the sensors work very well and there’s great visibility with the wing mirrors.

It came with a hard copy manual, yeah. But online ones are available, and are probably better in that they can be updated easily. I scanned the manual cover to cover, but TBH it kind of covers too much stuff. It’s a “catch all” manual for all spec versions, so it has items in there that just don’t apply to our car. With the online version you have to put in the VIN to access it, so I *think* it only shows the relevant information. Haven’t delved too deeply into it yet. Only have the car a week!

TitianGerm · 19-06-2021 09:56AM

remoteboy wrote: »

Thanks for that. We’ve done a few test drives in the ID3 and it’s lovely to drive. Looked at the Style but the lack of camera put me off - felt the rear window was pretty small. Currently looking at Family model.

Out of curiosity did you get a printed manual with the car, or are they all online these days?

There's reversing sensors on the Style.

Silent Running · 19-06-2021 10:11AM

waynegalway wrote: »

Yeah, the family spec is nicer for sure, but budget-wise the style was where we ended up. FWIW the lack of camera isn’t that big a deal. We thought we were getting it, and it would have been nice, but the sensors work very well and there’s great visibility with the wing mirrors.

It came with a hard copy manual, yeah. But online ones are available, and are probably better in that they can be updated easily. I scanned the manual cover to cover, but TBH it kind of covers too much stuff. It’s a “catch all” manual for all spec versions, so it has items in there that just don’t apply to our car. With the online version you have to put in the VIN to access it, so I *think* it only shows the relevant information. Haven’t delved too deeply into it yet. Only have the car a week!

There should be a digital manual in the infotainment.

DrPhilG · 19-06-2021 10:50AM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Got the commission number for the new order this afternoon.

Not showing anything on the "My VW" site as yet.

the_amazing_raisin wrote: »

It probably takes a while to go through, I got mine a while after the order was in so the details were already there

It's live now, just showing the car and colour thus far, the full spec hasn't gone on the site yet but probably won't be far behind.

Also I might have a buyer for the i3. Fella up north is looking for one around 2016 with low miles. Mine is 162 and 42k miles, has the colour and spec he's after. Fair price (TBC) and he's happy to wait til mid July and maybe beyond.

i3 is in for a shampoo and valet today, and getting the window motor fixed next week.

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