VW ID.3

just noticed the VW have stopped offering the HP 0% rate (PCP still 2.9) on the ID3, any idea when that was withdrawn?

When you compare to the standard model 3 it is very attractive in my view. Seems to be better in many ways.

I haven't had any issues with my tesla on a mechanical level but auto wipers and road noise are annoying along with a slightly harsh ride. I believe the new one is better with road noise and comfort. It is also one of the most efficient evs you can get like the old one. I don't like how the indicator stalk works so can't imagine liking the new no stalk design.

My thinking is the gtx performance options included have it above the model 3 bar having to add travel assist. Bigger battery even though not as efficient will get you further. More performance although I'm not that bothered about that since the tesla has plenty for my usage, always nice to have a bit more when you want to put the boot down I suppose.

This is all based on the thought that vw have sorted their issues with the software side of things… I don't need tesla gimmicks but I do need it to be reliable.

I had a 2021 for 2 years and the software worked fine though with the occasional odd glitch. Once software version 3.1/3.2 arrived this really steadied things and the software was at an OK acceptable standard. I now have a Born with version 5.0 software (very similar to VW's version) and it is in a completely different league being fast, very responsive and intuitive enough to use easily. I'm sure it's not as good as the Tesla system with ongoing changes and OTA updates etc. etc. - however it works absolutely fine.

The best cure to VW software is wireless Apple carplay. I never ever use the VW system, or even see it really.

That’s not a slight on VW, we just wouldn’t buy a car without CarPlay any more.

Are the onboard maps any better in 2025 models than they are on cars running software 3.2? My 2022 model is still running 3.2 and, just for a laugh, I decided to give it a go today for the first time in years. It was pathetic: took my on a route that was in no way the most direct or fastest. And the businesses it highlighted en route were fairly random, often miscategorised and several of them haven't existed for years. I quickly switched back to Google Maps.

I'm hoping the new model has better onboard software because with software 5.0, using it allows the car to plan charging stops and automatically preheat the batteries in time for arrival. But I'm not very optimistic.

I think the point is that the radar system used by VW is almost certainly quicker than any human to pick up even small slowdowns of the car in front. This is especially true in bad weather or when the car in front is slowing down without using the brakes (downshifting for example). This can be verified even without ACC just by driving in D in any EcoAssist mode.

If the car in front slams on the brakes, sure, the ACC might not stop in time. But there’s not much reason to believe a human would do better in the same circumstances.

This is not to say that there aren’t situations where a human is much better able to read and react to what’s happening. There are. And so it makes sense always to be attentive.

I agree and disagree. Yes, there are many situations where humans will be better than the VW ADAS. For example, humans will know when it's better to swerve than to brake or that the plastic bag on the road doesn't require braking or that there's black ice and so speed should be significantly reduced. And, yes, humans can see brake lights in other lanes or cars ahead of the one in front.

But the example you keep giving ("if the car in front brakes too hard") is precisely one where ADAS systems outperform humans and for several reasons: 1) the ADAS can brake in milliseconds; humans take between 0.7 and 1.5 seconds; 2) the ADAS is constantly "watching" and doesn't get distracted; 3) ADAS can apply maximum brake pressure immediately while humans often fail to do so.

Selling my ID3 for an ID4 - is there a way to wipe the infotainment system of my stuff, transfer it across ?

Less space and higher road noise tend to be the main observations. Haven’t had an ID 4 so can’t say for sure myself.

Would welcome thoughts on the insurance rental here pls

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