VW ID.3

I was onto the salesman this morning. He actually thought the Style had a camera and he went to the showroom floor to check while I was on the phone and came back and unfortunately as mentioned, no camera. I was also interested in the 19” Andoya as an upgrade but unless spec’ed with it originally they will be too costly.

Stock on the ground is low and we cant wait u till next November if lucky for a new car and you cant order the Style with a Camera so whats the point. Theres a Family in stock but I dont like the colour and almost €3k more for a Reverse camera and dual climate control which is not worth it to me over the Style.

What are the odds of someone with a set of 19” alloys being interested in my 18”. Il look at a camera retrofit to.

hogan86 wrote: »

I was onto the salesman this morning. He actually thought the Style had a camera and he went to the showroom floor to check while I was on the phone and came back and unfortunately as mentioned, no camera. I was also interested in the 19” Andoya as an upgrade but unless spec’ed with it originally they will be too costly.

Stock on the ground is low and we cant wait u till next November if lucky for a new car and you cant order the Style with a Camera so whats the point. Theres a Family in stock but I dont like the colour and almost €3k more for a Reverse camera and dual climate control which is not worth it to me over the Style.

What are the odds of someone with a set of 19” alloys being interested in my 18”. Il look at a camera retrofit to.

If it's got parking sensors then that should stop you doing any tactile parking. I think they're standard

I'm in a similar boat, got used to the reversing camera on the Leaf and now I can't live without it

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.

I've an ID.4 which came with the latest software and I've had none of the issues that stopped the car like a few other people have had. The main problem I have now is that the charging timers don't work properly, they'll charge the car a bit and then stop

This is a general issue that VW have finally acknowledged is a problem. So it should hopefully get fixed soon

In general, the software is fine. There's a lot of optimisation needed, particularly around speed and generally unintuitive menus. But once you've got it setup with the shortcuts you want then it's grand

As for overall experience, I'm delighted with my car, honestly the best car I've ever driven. My mum has an ID.3 and she's enjoying it as well. She came from a diesel Golf and loves how easy the ID.3 is to drive in comparison

waynegalway wrote: »

Totally with you on the extra cost. The price bump from Life to Style is definitely worth it, but from Life/Style to Family is a hard sell. We paid €1250 more for the Style, but you get nice alloys, panoramic roof, better lights, and better seats. The alloy upgrade for the Life was €950, so for the extra €300 the Style was a no brainier.

€1250 more seems pretty good to me, how did you manage to get the upgrade from the life to the style for so little? Why they dont offer some optional extras like camers, rear speakers etc makes no sense. I really want the 19’s and hoping someone may want the smaller 18” wheels for added range.

Do you mind saying what you landed your Style for off the dealers. I didnt reallybget a saving just the scrappage and the cars in stock. €33,900 all on for the Moonstone Grey Style, sound right?
Thanks

hogan86 wrote: »

€1250 more seems pretty good to me, how did you manage to get the upgrade from the life to the style for so little? Why they dont offer some optional extras like camers, rear speakers etc makes no sense. I really want the 19’s and hoping someone may want the smaller 18” wheels for added range.

Do you mind saying what you landed your Style for off the dealers. I didnt reallybget a saving just the scrappage and the cars in stock. €33,900 all on for the Moonstone Grey Style, sound right?
Thanks

It was around that price, but I can’t remember for sure. It’s in my wife’s name so she did all the paper work. When negotiating I just kept asking about reducing the price, so what it actually ended up as, I can’t say. For us a big part was keeping the monthly repayments under €400. Between the cash deposit of €1250 and the equity in the trade in, we put about €6k down. The repayment is something like €395 a month.

eagerv wrote: »

Likewise, but I really feel for those who haven't been so lucky. But hopefully that's in the past, or shortly will be.

So, is the issue with the timers still affecting all versions of the software, not just the old ones?

If I’m checking with the dealer that I have the latest update installed then is there a version number to be looking for?

Thanks

bodgerfederer wrote: »

So, is the issue with the timers still affecting all versions of the software, not just the old ones?

If I’m checking with the dealer that I have the latest update installed then is there a version number to be looking for?

Thanks

Yes all versions, even with the latest software. Not a problem for some like myself, just plug in before going to bed and charges to 80% or whatever you want reliably. Hope timers will be fixed soon..

Deleted User wrote: »

lol no one is telling me how to get my order to show up, should I have a number from the dealer ? I didn't get it only the quotation number it's not an order number and I doubt he'll give it to me.

Hopefully you will be Ship watching soon Mad_Lad....:D

Deleted User wrote: »

Looking like another month, pain in the ass. I'd say I'll be lucky to have it the 2nd week in July.

It will come around quickly.. Look how long us first movers had to wait, what was it, over a year? I tried to forget I had bought one until it was on the ship:P

What is the 77kwh Tour going for from the dealers now to make it better value than the 58kwh ? Are we not up near Tesla Model 3 SR+ at Tour money although I know the Tour will have more range.

hogan86 wrote: »

What is the 77kwh Tour going for from the dealers now to make it better value than the 58kwh ? Are we not up near Tesla Model 3 SR+ at Tour money although I know the Tour will have more range.

€50k for the SR+ I think, 50kWh.

€44k for the Tour or €42k I think for the Tour 5, both 77kWh.

But bear in mind no room for negotiation with the Tesla, whereas most VW dealers will take €2k off the price.

Plus no PCP and high interest rates with Tesla, whereas VW are doing 0% on PCP.

If I was minted, I'd have a Model 3 but I'd need the LR. The 0% finance plus the 77kWh made the ID3 Tour the right choice.

DrPhilG wrote: »

€50k for the SR+ I think, 50kWh.

€44k for the Tour or €42k I think for the Tour 5, both 77kWh.

But bear in mind no room for negotiation with the Tesla, whereas most VW dealers will take €2k off the price.

Plus no PCP and high interest rates with Tesla, whereas VW are doing 0% on PCP.

If I was minted, I'd have a Model 3 but I'd need the LR. The 0% finance plus the 77kWh made the ID3 Tour the right choice.

Starts to make sense now. I suppose if you were a cash buyer or didnt need the Model 3 LR then it would be different.

So the Tour 5 can be gotten for €41k pre trade in? Does anywhere have these in stock ready to go? We probably will upgrade again in 3 years so thinking will the Style be more than enough.

Csn anyone with a style confirm if it has the following included:

» IQ. Light “Eye Technology” welcome
scenarios
» Illuminated door handles

Doesnt clearly state on here but the Family and up lists them:

https://www.volkswagen.ie/idhub/content/dam/onehub_pkw/importers/ie/models/product-guides/2021/my21_master/ID3_MY21.pdf

Then on youtube here says it gas thrm on the Style:
https://youtu.be/MiBXAXX1sEc

Regarding Alloys, I see VW do an offical 18” for the ID.3 or 19” for the ID.4 (will fit ID.3 too) for reasonable money and couple of guys in the UK have them fitted and look nice.

Thoughts 1st pic is 18” Loen vs 2nd pic the 18” East Derry alloys





https://www.volkswagenpartsuk.co.uk/parts/id3-18-loen-alloy-wheel-brilliant-silver/