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Future Global Bestseller ID.4?
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Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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I have a ID-Buzz GTX on order, cherry red and silver combo colour option, expected delivery end Q1 2025. The order is subject to price (was told to expect $90K+ !!!) as to me VW needs to be aware that EV prices are in freefall in Aus now.
The alternative for me is a Cupra Born. I like the look and 1 year old demos with less than 5000km are less then $50K now (RRP new $66K) and still 100% eligible for the FBT tax waiver. It is just an ID3 in a prettier skin.Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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The price of the ID.4 and ID.5 in NZ has changed from NZ$79,990 to NZ$59,990 recently. It's still showing as a "Special price" rather than the "New" price, but I hope that these come out in AU closer to $60k than $80k!
The ID.Buzz was always going to be a higher priced car given the cost of the Transporters in AU.
ID.Buzz Cargo has been announced at AU$79,990 for the SWB (before onroads)
ID.Buzz Pro SWB at $87,990
ID.Buzz Pro LWB $91,290
ID.Buzz GTX LWB $109,990
See: https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-v...ice-and-specs/
I personally hope that they'll bring the ID.7 Tourer to Aus
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Originally posted by Corey_R View PostThe price of the ID.4 and ID.5 in NZ has changed from NZ$79,990 to NZ$59,990 recently. It's still showing as a "Special price" rather than the "New" price, but I hope that these come out in AU closer to $60k than $80k!
The ID.Buzz was always going to be a higher priced car given the cost of the Transporters in AU.
ID.Buzz Cargo has been announced at AU$79,990 for the SWB (before onroads)
ID.Buzz Pro SWB at $87,990
ID.Buzz Pro LWB $91,290
ID.Buzz GTX LWB $109,990
See: https://www.drive.com.au/news/2025-v...ice-and-specs/
I personally hope that they'll bring the ID.7 Tourer to AusCurrent: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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Yeah - that is a bummer.
I would say that the GTX in the Buzz is pointless and you should just get the Pro LWB that does fit within the FBT waiver. But without seeing the specs, it could be a case like in the UK where the GTX models often include most of the options already, so often ends up about the same price as a Pro with all the options.
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Originally posted by Corey_R View PostYeah - that is a bummer.
I would say that the GTX in the Buzz is pointless and you should just get the Pro LWB that does fit within the FBT waiver. But without seeing the specs, it could be a case like in the UK where the GTX models often include most of the options already, so often ends up about the same price as a Pro with all the options.
As a bonus you get AWD and 0-100 in 6s, which was the main attraction to me
On the ID3/4/5 side, I think they all look too "Chinese" and not European at all. Hence my preference for a Cupra Born, which looks (and drives) like a proper euro hatch.Current: 2023 MY23 T-Roc R Lapiz Blue + Beats Audio + Black pack 2018 MY19 Golf R manual Lapiz Blue + DAP) 2018 MY18 Golf 110TSI (150TSI) Trendline manual White2014 Amarok TSI Red (tuned over 200kw + lots of extras) 2013 Up! manual Red 2017 Polo GTI manual Black Previous VWs and some others ...
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Originally posted by iampivot View PostDid you ask the dealer about the ID.4/5 prices?
There was a Cupra Born that kept trying to go me the other day in my (stage 2) Arteon. I decided to put him in his place at the next set of lights and was ahead by ~2x car lengths within a block, before hitting the speed limit and having to slow down for my turn. It was disappointingly slow for an electric car.Last edited by nermal; 05-09-2024, 10:29 AM.2018 Arteon R-Line - Black, Sunroof, Dynaudio, 20" Wheels, RacingLine: Stage 2 ECU+DSG|380mm BBK|Intercooler+Hoses|Oil Cooler|R600 Intake|Adjustable Front Droplinks|Dogbone Insert|Subframe Brace+Alignment Kit|Propshaft Alignment Kit, Milltek: Zirotec Downpipe, Harding: Front+Rear Sway Bars|Rear Droplinks, Other: OSRAM Dynamic Indicators, EvcX Throttle Controller, 034 (RED) Coil Packs, Various Carbon Bits
2022 Tiguan Allspace R-Line, Grey - Sunroof, Harmon Kardon
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