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by rikimaru
Tue Nov 16, 2021 12:22 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Delivery time
Replies: 7812
Views: 1598865

Re: Delivery time

Original build week 37, order placed end of June. We have not heard anything from the dealer since July but to be fair they did say it would be November at the time of ordering. Not hassling them as my experience of most car sales people over the years is they are not interested once the sale is ma...
by rikimaru
Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:45 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Delivery time
Replies: 7812
Views: 1598865

Re: Delivery time

Has anyone with a build week between 38-40 been notified that their car has left the factory? Very glad to hear it. I don't suppose you would be able to share the first few digits of your VW factory order number if you have it (I maintain a little spreadsheet of these numbers and key dates so I can ...
by rikimaru
Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:06 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Delivery time
Replies: 7812
Views: 1598865

Re: Delivery time

well - another update on mine BW 37 and it’s going to be ready for collection 26/11 - pro max luck of the draw it seems at the moment ! charger won’t be ready for it though LOL Well that’s sort of positive! Mine is BW 40 and it still hasn’t left the factory :/ Your update would’ve made me optimisti...
by rikimaru
Sat Nov 13, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: MY23 - 'Park Assist Plus', Lane Change and Memory Seats
Replies: 11
Views: 4797

Re: MY23 - 'Park Assist Plus', Lane Change and Memory Seats

Flaming76 wrote: Sat Nov 13, 2021 12:19 pm I so would have ordered memory seats 🙄
Considering VW had memory seats listed in the brochure and many of us ordered on that basis, they really should retrofit the feature.
by rikimaru
Tue Nov 02, 2021 10:59 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Delivery time
Replies: 7812
Views: 1598865

Re: Delivery time

So VW is at least up to 3135**** order numbers. Bodes well for Newfie, and what bodes well for Newfie bodes well for us! Still getting it in the neck from SWMBO about cancelling though and "finding the money" (😂😂😂) for the Model 3. She likes the roof, the memory seats, and the electric st...
by rikimaru
Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Delivery time
Replies: 7812
Views: 1598865

Re: Delivery time

I reached out to my retailer this morning and they replied saying they had been in touch with Volkswagen and VW weren’t aware of any interior changes planned for November onwards.

No idea which VW department they spoke to. I guess we’ll find out in a couple of months.
by rikimaru
Fri Oct 22, 2021 6:50 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Are Current ID.3's First Edition
Replies: 6
Views: 1901

Re: Are Current ID.3's First Edition

No, those were special limited edition cars which are no longer available to buy from VW (new at least). All cars being delivered now either come in the Life, Style, Family, Max or Tour trims.
by rikimaru
Fri Oct 22, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID3 impressions (as a family car)
Replies: 34
Views: 10265

Re: ID3 impressions (as a family car)

Wow, gone a day and what has this turned into :o :lol: Moving on from wipergate, the keyless entry is also superb. It’s so useful being able to walk up to the car and get in, especially when carrying shopping etc. Also the reversing camera hidden away in the badge? Brilliant! Driving the ID4, it was...
by rikimaru
Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID3 impressions (as a family car)
Replies: 34
Views: 10265

Re: ID3 impressions (as a family car)

Hi Thanks that’s a really good review , looking forward to hearing more from you. I’m usually a solo driver but have had to do a few long trips with passengers and overall they were comfortable only niggle from them was being cold in the rear. Exactly that really. My 3yo complained it was cold desp...
by rikimaru
Thu Oct 21, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID3 impressions (as a family car)
Replies: 34
Views: 10265

Re: ID3 impressions (as a family car)

Fantastic write-up rikimaru. Really appreciate the time and thought spent in this. Will no doubt help others in a similar situation. Sorry, This one's thrown me a bit, what cars have a display on the dash to show you your windscreen wiper settings? Ioniq and e-Niro. Even the e-Corsa. Think it’s a g...
by rikimaru
Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: ID3 impressions (as a family car)
Replies: 34
Views: 10265

ID3 impressions (as a family car)

Hey everyone, so I’ve seen a lot of reviews of the ID3 online but hadn’t come across anyone that used it as a family car. I decided to hire one for a week for our family where we did a 40 mile trip (70% motorway) and a 250 mile round trip (90% motorway). I thought it might be useful to share how it ...
by rikimaru
Wed Oct 20, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: ID3. For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Selling ID.3
Replies: 27
Views: 13904

Re: Selling ID.3

It’s interesting that you’re not interested in the car and only wanted it for the free miles. Out of curiosity why did you get the ID3 instead of any other EV? Rgds Needed a hatchback or estate, wanted something with reasonable range and power. Tesla’s were more than I wanted to spend. Thought the ...
by rikimaru
Mon Oct 18, 2021 1:48 pm
Forum: ID3. For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Selling ID.3
Replies: 27
Views: 13904

Re: Selling ID.3

It’s interesting that you’re not interested in the car and only wanted it for the free miles. Out of curiosity why did you get the ID3 instead of any other EV? I think there should be a sale sub-forum here, and these shouldn't be in the main forum. Worth contacting an administrator Rgds The administ...
by rikimaru
Sun Oct 17, 2021 6:52 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Newby, just about to tip my toe in the water
Replies: 13
Views: 4039

Re: Newby, just about to tip my toe in the water

I see that actual stock ID3s have pretty much disappeared from Auto Trader now. When I bought ours a couple of months ago, there were 90 or so new ID3s on there. I suspect the ID.4 may outsell the ID.3 in the UK because of the fashion for SUVs. If the chancellor reduces the EV grant for sub £35k BE...
by rikimaru
Sat Oct 16, 2021 9:19 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Area View
Replies: 12
Views: 3216

Re: Area View

It was me and I can confirm what Utumno says. Could you kindly share that image of what it looks like on your Tour? Also, did it come with the car or is it only on cars that are built recently? Assuming it’s some hardware requirement. Edit: Just read through your posts and found it. So it sounds li...
by rikimaru
Sat Oct 16, 2021 6:10 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Area View
Replies: 12
Views: 3216

Area View

The brochures have had it listed for months now.

Has anyone actually seen this feature in an ID3? Or is this another example of VW typos a la memory seats?
by rikimaru
Tue Oct 12, 2021 3:38 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Vehicle tracking
Replies: 23
Views: 5943

Re: Vehicle tracking

Doesn't the map app on IOS tell you where the car is? Apple Maps only tells you when it detects you’ve parked your car, because it records the location when you disconnect CarPlay. If it gets stolen then Apple Maps has no way of knowing where it’s going. "because it records the location when y...
by rikimaru
Mon Oct 11, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Vehicle tracking
Replies: 23
Views: 5943

Re: Vehicle tracking

Scratch wrote: Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:26 am Doesn't the map app on IOS tell you where the car is?
Apple Maps only tells you when it detects you’ve parked your car, because it records the location when you disconnect CarPlay. If it gets stolen then Apple Maps has no way of knowing where it’s going.
by rikimaru
Thu Oct 07, 2021 8:35 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Infotainment Swtiching Off when stepping out of vehicle
Replies: 5
Views: 1940

Re: Infotainment Swtiching Off when stepping out of vehicle

Pressing park and leaving the car tells the car to turn off. If you then press the “start” button on the side of the steering mount, it should turn the car back on and let you keep infotainment etc running.
by rikimaru
Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:42 am
Forum: Main Volkswagen ID.3 chat
Topic: Speed vs Battery Consumption
Replies: 26
Views: 6464

Re: Speed vs Battery Consumption

Anduain wrote: Mon Oct 04, 2021 3:27 pm Apart from the first 3 weeks of ownership I've driven normally. I feel very unsafe on motorways driving at 50/60, especially here.

You very quickly get to learn your car/drives so the "splash and dash" approach :D is exactly how we drive too.
Why is that?