VW ID.3

silverharp · 06-09-2021 08:31AM

it was interesting driving it up the mountains yesterday, there was about 200KM left and I was bringing some relations from Rathfarnham up to Glencree for a spin. as we started heading up the the KM left was dropping by 1 every 5 or 10 seconds, so near the top the KM left was around 150. On the way back it went back to 190. It was more fun seeing the range increase

Johnfred · 06-09-2021 12:48PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117844343#Comment_117844343

The app is still offline with me. Is anyone else’s working?

eagerv · 06-09-2021 01:22PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117853226#Comment_117853226

Yes, working normally apart from a bit of a hiccup last Friday. Do you have 4G reception showing at right of your screen? If not may be worth pulling the fuse for a short while, locking car then restarting.

zx80 · 06-09-2021 01:23PM

No problem turning A/C on with app this morning.

DrPhilG · 06-09-2021 01:57PM

Mine is fine

cloudhopper19 · 06-09-2021 03:04PM

So looks like the car didn't make the ship that arrived into Dublin this morning. Will have to wait for the next on now which I believe is in 2 weeks :(

eagerv · 06-09-2021 03:05PM

My Sill Protectors arrived today, ordered 3 weeks ago from here:https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003034819097.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.68a14c4dFFQE5s

Total cost was €18.34, less than quoted, but not complaining. They look well, though pics don't do justice. A few mins to fit, sticky strips on back.

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DrPhilG · 06-09-2021 03:13PM

Nice. Do they sit flush to the frame? I wondered if they would end up gathering dirt and starting to lift.

eagerv · 06-09-2021 03:20PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117853997#Comment_117853997

Yes they fit very flush, shouldn't collect dirt. The sticky strip runs completely around. They look much brighter in real life, a nice shine. Thought the letters were peeling already, but it was just protective strips on them. They seem reasonably durable for the price..

DrPhilG · 06-09-2021 03:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117854039#Comment_117854039

Excellent. Just ordered a set. At that price even if they don't last its no big deal.

KCross · 06-09-2021 04:58PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117853961#Comment_117853961

Your car is way too clean. Do you drive it at all! 😂

eagerv · 06-09-2021 05:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117854553#Comment_117854553

Only hoovered and cleaned that area for the pics😋. Rest of car is fairly manky. Likewise had a shave this morning to take my passport pic.☺️

Calahonda52 · 08-09-2021 05:35PM

Anyone any feedback on actual range on the ID3, coming from a 30kW leaf.

Thanks as always

adunis · 08-09-2021 08:30PM

360km driving it with absolutely no consideration to economy 58kw 200hp

16.8kwh/100 long term average over 5000km

It ain't no ioniq.......

eagerv · 08-09-2021 09:15PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117864549#Comment_117864549

Longest run I have done without charging is 340km, earlier in year, was cooler and wet. Still showed over 80km remaining. No motorways and just stayed with the heavy traffic flow. Most of my driving is rural, with 80 or 100km/h speedlimits. Trips usually show between 12 and 15kWh/100km. I reckon about 10% less efficient than our Ioniq at this time of the year, but more in the cold few months with the battery heating, having no heat pump and poorer aerodynamics. I am not slow, but try and drive fairly smoothly.

I generally allow about 3km/% in the colder months and 4km/% in the warmer months and I am generally not too far out. (58kWh battery)

dmcg90 · 08-09-2021 10:05PM

Car is meant to be build week 36 (AKA this week) but there’s still no VIN showing on the website.

Is that expected?

DrPhilG · 08-09-2021 11:01PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117865671#Comment_117865671

Yeah mine didn't show the VIN until a few weeks after. Don't be surprised if yours takes even longer as it could be deep in the semiconductor backlog.

Fingleberries · 09-09-2021 12:54PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117865273#Comment_117865273

If I can ask, what would the result for similar distance be on the ioniq, from your experience? I hope I don't derail this thread with the question. I'm seriously drawn to the Id.3 and would just like to be aware of possible pitfalls or shortcomings.

Also, as a second question, anyone with experience of the ID.3 Tour 5: How long did you have to wait? Do you miss any of the technical extras you could have gotten in the 58Kwh models (I know it can be difficult to answer that last bit as you probably never had the other model, but from your overall experience is it worth it for range, etc)

Thanks all.

Dayor Knight · 09-09-2021 01:37PM

Hi all,

I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these and am wondering about the seats (support and comfort). Will appreciate any feedback on how your finding them, e.g. for long journeys. In a test drive I thought they were a little squidgy compared to my current Golf seats. Any thoughts on that and anything else I should know before buying?

Thanks.

DrPhilG · 09-09-2021 02:18PM

I'm coming from the rock solid seats in the i3 so maybe I'm easy pleased.

I find the ID3 seats fantastic. I've driven Donegal to Belfast a few times and you arrive feeling fresh rather than stiff as a board.

Dayor Knight · 09-09-2021 02:34PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117868102#Comment_117868102

Great, thanks for that. Very helpful.

THE ALM · 09-09-2021 03:04PM

find the seats very comfortable as well and regularly do a 330km trip from Athlone to the North Coast. Bear in mind that DrPhilG and I have the Tour model which comes with the Ergoactive seats so I can't compare to the standard seats.

DrPhilG · 09-09-2021 03:45PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117868470#Comment_117868470

True, but I also did the Belfast run in a 58kWh (not sure which spec but it didn't have the ergo seats) and I found them just as comfy.

DermoMIO · 09-09-2021 03:50PM

I've a Tour model like the 2 above and my Dad has the base Life? model, there is a huge difference in the seats so just be warned that not all trims are the same. My back is in rag order so I’m very fortunate I’ve got the extra comfy and massage seats !

Dayor Knight · 09-09-2021 04:15PM

Thanks all for the feedback re the seats.

Dayor Knight · 09-09-2021 04:17PM

Has anyone driven the 150 hp versus the 204 hp? A couple of K in price difference I think. Wondering if I'd notice it, coming from a 140 hp Golf.

adunis · 09-09-2021 04:22PM

Yes,the difference is very marked,there's no comparison in the midrange grunt particularly.

Mind you even the150.hp car will feel rapid coming from a 140hp ICE car.

adunis · 09-09-2021 04:45PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117867556#Comment_117867556

My 260/380 km range compares to 180/200 in ioniq28 exact same journeys/speeds etc.

Or if you prefer typical consumption of 17ish vs 14 kWh/100km

Personally I don't think any of the "flash" models justify their price premium especially as a heat pump is optional in all . Mines a boggy spec life and has everything you could conceivably want.

I would say however get the 200hp car I got lucky bought one from stock for same money as 150 car.

I don't see the need for the 77kw battery TBH

What I do find very miserly in the base model is,NO REAR SPEAKERS,No rear armrest.less so no alloys,even less so no keyless entry,no reversing camera,no ski hatch (obvs as no armrest).no rear window tint.

I would however like the matrix headlights.

Dual zone climate ?,never used it in previous car equipped ...........

I actually like the basic seat material more than the velours

All of the above is just my on personal opinion is like to point out

remoteboy · 09-09-2021 05:02PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117868817#Comment_117868817

I bought the 145hp and I’m delighted with it. Takes off like a rocket at roundabouts and junctions. Not sure I could handle the 204hp 😂😂😂

eagerv · 09-09-2021 05:32PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117868953#Comment_117868953

Agree with a lot of that! If you are used to an Ioniq 28kWh, as we are, my best estimate is multiply your Ioniq range by 2 then subtract 10% in warmer months and subtract 20% in the coldest few months (Probably Dec, Jan and Feb). And some of that difference in the coldest few months can be lessened by pre heating when on your mains power and not keeping the cabin too hot. It's well worth the slight less efficiency when you compare the power of the two cars.

Re the seats, I also have the cloth basic ones which I find very comfortable and supportive on long trips.

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