First time seeing the legendary ID. Buzz

[kootinlok]

only $65,000 for 260 miles! What a bargain…

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[DugthePug Dad]

I think they would be a fun bus ride.

brings back memories…

 

[Ford_orr]

only $65,000 for 260 miles! What a bargain…

I read a review on-line that although it has a lot of cool factor, it's not really a good bang for the buck. Too many better options out there.

 

[condition5]

only $65,000 for 260 miles! What a bargain…

Cute ..but overpriced.

 

[VindictivePantz]

1-2 more model years and a drop in $10k-$15k, and it'd be an interesting option.

 

[Mach1E]

only $65,000 for 260 miles! What a bargain…

If it weren’t for the mid engine Corvette, this may set a record for “concept to production time.”

The concept car came out in 2001!

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g39352963/vw-microbus-concepts-id-buzz-history/

I wish they had built it back then. Today? Other than an “oh neat” when I see one, not sure who this vehicle is for.

 

[Jerrytball]

I read a review on-line that although it has a lot of cool factor, it's not really a good bang for the buck. Too many better options out there.

You’re right I saw one the other day and it’s just like oh that’s cool looking but if you wanted to look really cool, you gotta pay extra for all these other options I thought for the price of around 60 that it would have like a lot of neat graphics and interior stuff but The difference in the options is kind of I think too much. Kind of on a different note. I’ve noticed a lot of advertising on TV lately. They don’t say whether the vehicle is electric or not like the Infiniti QX 80 when they say 450 hp I just because I had the electric Mustang I know it’s electric, but if I weren’t an electric car person, I would assume that was electric or a very big motor in that car but I don’t know why they just don’t say it’s electric And just looking at the little*the 10% down in the $27.78 a month for 1000 you’re talking about an $1800 car payment after seven $8000 down ouch! This one at the local dealer 62,000 nothing exciting about it as far as I can see

 

[tuminatr]

It's a poorly engineered vehicle

VW Hid The Filter So Well You’ll Need To Dismantle The Front Of This EV

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/08/vw-id-buzz-hidden-cabin-filter-brake-fluid-ev-design/

 

[Deleted member 19354]

only $65,000 for 260 miles! What a bargain…

If you recall the Mach E started pretty high as well if I recall

 

[Jerrytball]

If you recall the Mach E started pretty high as well if I recall

As I’ve bought so many cars throughout my life, especially the gas powered ones I realized how much money I could’ve saved buying a used car, because I found that any of the used cars, especially all the ones that bought off Carvana have run just as good as a brand new car have held up just as well and saved like $20-$30,000 Buying that car. And it took me one electric car to realize now that I think if I go back electric again that I would not mind buying a used one in the $30,000 range because I think it would be just as reliable. I’m kind of basing that off of my neighbor. He has a 19 Tesla with 70,000 miles and he still has like 90% on his battery. And my cousin who used to work at the auto auction in Minnesota he always said he would never buy a car that’s under 150,000 miles and he bought 112 years ago and I think it’s a Ford Explorer and I bet it’s got 600,000 miles on it

 

[Deleted member 19354]

If I do used I think CPO is generally the way to go. I maybe throwing away money but I also buy the extended warranty and or maintenance package. Thoughts?

 

[Jerrytball]

If I do used I think CPO is generally the way to go. I maybe throwing away money but I also buy the extended warranty and or maintenance package. Thoughts?

OK, so if CPO is cash purchase only or cash payment only I think that’s the way to go when buying a used car I mean if it’s not like over $40,000 I would say anything 25,000 or less. It’s a good purchase with cash, but I never and I’ve owned 60 vehicles many appliances. I’ve never bought the extended warranty. I think Clark Howard used to always say how they were a waste of time or Dave Ramsey I don’t know. I never buy it.

 

[Blue highway]

OK, so if CPO is cash purchase only or cash payment only I think that’s the way to go when buying a used car I mean if it’s not like over $40,000 I would say anything 25,000 or less. It’s a good purchase with cash, but I never and I’ve owned 60 vehicles many appliances. I’ve never bought the extended warranty. I think Clark Howard used to always say how they were a waste of time or Dave Ramsey I don’t know. I never buy it.

On average an extended warranty makes money for the company selling it or they wouldn't be sold. As a business, the gross margin has to be > 30% before overheads for this to be a workable business (paying commissions, administrative overheads etc.)... so.... I'll take the odds and not buy the extended warranty.

 

[tuminatr]

Cabin air filters are simply a money grab. Take it and leave it out. LOL.

Maybe, I will say their importance is likely overstated but they absolutely make a difference.

Now would I pay someone to change a cabin air filter, uhh nope.

But will I spend the $10 every year to replace.

 

[stoopid]

For a vehicle intending to be road trip worthy, the range is abysmal. I'm nervous with my select's 240-ish miles range going anywhere out of my immediate area. Imagine driving all around the country with only 20-ish more miles in a big vehicle like this.

Conceptually this is a win, in execution the range is such a glaring flaw it's a clear loss. If it survives long enough, new battery tech in the future (less weight/size, and greater power density) this vehicle has a chance.

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