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Hi all well having a nightmare i ordered my id3 1st aug 2021 was told i would get my id3 tour end of jan early feb that didnt happen got email today from dealer its now been pushed back to build week 44 and he said be lucky if i see it before the end of jan 2023 am fed up now i have my pod point fitted already think i need to see if i can get another car as i would be waiting 17months for the id3 anyone got any good recomendations on cars please my head is now done in
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Hyundai Kona is the only real alternative on the scheme.
The wait time btw is just slightly longer than normal for an ID3 currently (lead times around 12-14 months).
edit: the Kona does currently have a lead time of around 7-8 months as well though.
Prior: SEAT Ateca Xcellence Lux 1.5 TSI DSG MY19, VW Golf GTE PHEV DSG MY23
Current: Hyundai Ioniq 6 Ultimate
Next: we'll see what's available in 2028.We suspect Hyundai are being a little pessimistic with their estimates, but yea expect 26+ weeks.
That doesn’t sound good.Mine ordered end of July 2021 but my dealer is still waffling and won’t cough up the truth.My charger will need updating or rust and drop off the wall, by the time I get that car.
The other issue is that VW are revamping the whole car for 2023 so if you get one this at the end of this year it will be out of date within months.What a joke.
That’s odd as I understand that week 44 is in October and I too have had an email today from my VW dealer telling me my Tiguan would be built in October and not April as previously thought.
Today must be the day that VW put out all the good news. ?
I posted on another thread, I read a German news website (Spiegel) they were reporting last week that VW plants in Germany had suspended the night shift for the foreseeable future due to the chip shortage. This effectively reduces output by a third.
When we opted for the Kona over the ID.3, we were quoted 13 weeks and 26 weeks respectively, now its 26 and 78. Crazy situation.
It is a nightmare as you say and very little you can do about it.
There is only one trim of the ID3 available to buy now, they have dropped the Max and Tour for now. Interestingly, the ID3 is now more expensive than the base ID4!!
It is a complete mess – caused by their success no doubt. ?
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I do wonder how many might cancel and opt for something, even petrol or diesel, with a quicker delivery?
Not me @fwippers. I have waited so long now, I have almost forgotten about it! The AP situation would put me right off changing as well. Soon be Christmas . . .
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Just had a call from VW and my cars apparently being built September but it’s not confirmed they said so at that point will have been a 12 month wait if not more look like I’ll be getting a 2023 car
I feel so bad for you. Kona the best alternative (think me and fwippers preferred it to the id3 and Rene went for a gte)
I feel so bad for you. Kona the best alternative (think me and fwippers preferred it to the id3 and Rene went for a gte)
That´s right, a personal choice. Realistically I think I am looking at around 5 months for the Kona, the Premium had a slightly shorter build than the Ultimate. The guy at VW quoted me 26 weeks back in November, Hyundai 13 but both said this would be subject to change. A question of patience, still time flies!
Yep my personal preference was actually the Kona (regardless of wait), although I won’t have rear passengers! The actual buttons for climate control and ventilated comfy seats did it for us.
For me the interior space is important coupled with an easy to use infotainment system and climate control. The Kona ticked the boxes in all respects. We have ventilated seats in our Tuscon and they are a real boon on a hot day. Like you, we will not have rear passengers, the vast majority of the time, although the rear seat space is similar to our old 1 series and that was fine, as will be the Kona if needed.
I know its not news you want to hear but at least it is news. i ordered my ID3 tour on the 26/8. the paperwork said indicative delivery date 2nd Jan 2022. its now the 15/2/22 and having spoke to my dealer twice this year he has said that he cannot tell me when my car will be built. my insurance on my current lease has been extended until the 2nd of august is that anything to go by? we will see! in terms of something else really not much to chose from from Kona, Mokka, 2008, Leaf, Soul, MG ZS. all under £2k Mokka available at £0 AP which is fantastic from Vauxhall given where we are and what all other make are costing. only downside is non have the wheelbase of the ID3 so wont be as roomy inside.
What happens if you have a the home charger installed and then cancel the car due to wait times ?
it stays i have had a chat with motability
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