My Ioniq5 P45 thread - from the start.
Discussion
Well the start is that I ordered a Toureg R PHEV after selling the Bentayga for top $.
Ordered June told August, then told March 22 !! No chance.
We’re no stranger to battery power I had a GS450H years ago which I liked, we’ve had a Leaf & Zoe on cheap leases and a hybrid ionic which I didn’t like due to the CVT noisy engine.
I was aware of the new Kia and Hyundai EV range about to land and they were of passing interest only because I’ve never viewed an EV as a “proper car” more white goods to do stuff.
The Ioniq 5 P45 piqued my interest because of the solar roof, matt paint and a genuine limited run, on the off chance I called my local dealer to be told green, black, gold or white are available for September delivery - WHAT ! - I thought sold out etc etc well apparently some dealers orders a few and sold out meant from Hyundai only.
No haggling allowed, crap apr but happy to get it ordered and super chuffed when I delved further into the details of the car. Some genius (sliding console) some nuts (magnetic board) but it’s INTERESTING.
One reason I wanted a 22 model Toureg is the remote control parking, the I5 has this but straight lines only - it’s designed to help fatties get in when parked door to door / just what I need.
£500 deposit, loads of paperwork emailed, invitation to a virtual launch in August and that’s where we are today.
Just to close on the fact gravity gold paint is a matt finish - I’ll need to read up on that.
Ordered June told August, then told March 22 !! No chance.
We’re no stranger to battery power I had a GS450H years ago which I liked, we’ve had a Leaf & Zoe on cheap leases and a hybrid ionic which I didn’t like due to the CVT noisy engine.
I was aware of the new Kia and Hyundai EV range about to land and they were of passing interest only because I’ve never viewed an EV as a “proper car” more white goods to do stuff.
The Ioniq 5 P45 piqued my interest because of the solar roof, matt paint and a genuine limited run, on the off chance I called my local dealer to be told green, black, gold or white are available for September delivery - WHAT ! - I thought sold out etc etc well apparently some dealers orders a few and sold out meant from Hyundai only.
No haggling allowed, crap apr but happy to get it ordered and super chuffed when I delved further into the details of the car. Some genius (sliding console) some nuts (magnetic board) but it’s INTERESTING.
One reason I wanted a 22 model Toureg is the remote control parking, the I5 has this but straight lines only - it’s designed to help fatties get in when parked door to door / just what I need.
£500 deposit, loads of paperwork emailed, invitation to a virtual launch in August and that’s where we are today.
Just to close on the fact gravity gold paint is a matt finish - I’ll need to read up on that.
finlo said:
Pretty sure the Ioniq doesn't have a CVT, well ours doesn't!
Your correct her Qashqai does, I get mixed up with her cars - however her ioniq hybrid had a rough petrol engine that was always running. Our new fully electric one is much much better.We will be a 2 Hyundai family something I’d never thought would happen.
Called the dealer today to see if they wanted my PX to be told my salesman left !! I had no idea.
I spoke to the sales manager who said my order and 2 others were on his desk but the “system” wouldn’t let him allocate them despite reporting to IT etc, he said the cars are appearing available but allocated to his dealership so it’s a small chance this might fall through despite my deposit.
Yesterday I chased up my return deposit on the Treg R to realise they hadn’t done anything on 3 days as they asked for my bank details for the refund - I paid by CC, I see trouble ahead.
This isn’t the best of new car buying experiences.
I spoke to the sales manager who said my order and 2 others were on his desk but the “system” wouldn’t let him allocate them despite reporting to IT etc, he said the cars are appearing available but allocated to his dealership so it’s a small chance this might fall through despite my deposit.
Yesterday I chased up my return deposit on the Treg R to realise they hadn’t done anything on 3 days as they asked for my bank details for the refund - I paid by CC, I see trouble ahead.
This isn’t the best of new car buying experiences.
BishBosh said:
Funnily enough, I too had a Touareg on order. I really really like them as I’ve had 3 of them in the past. Last minute changes for various reasons and ended up with the BMW X5 45e. Fabulous…
Touareg R….superb.
Reason for Toureg is I like the air chassis and engine but I can’t afford the Bentayga version of the Phev, the Porsche was very basic, the Audi ok but the £8k discount off the Touareg clinched it. Touareg R….superb.
Getting to the moment of truth, the cars are at the import centre, the dealer demos due next week, the ordered card the week after - will I get one?
Well I’ve paid but until I see a VIN ….
Also I might switch from matt gold if that is an option as reading up the care of matt paint is a chore.
Well I’ve paid but until I see a VIN ….
Also I might switch from matt gold if that is an option as reading up the care of matt paint is a chore.
I know I’m chatting to myself here but at least it’s a record of a weird exp I can look back on.
So “most” of the Project 45’s have arrived, news to me but that’s what they say.
Ok - has mine arrived? None allocated until they are all here so I’ve got to wait for the nameless Korean floating car park to dock at Tilbury and unload a few more gravity gold P45’s before I can get mine and suffer buyers remorse on the way home (I’m suffering already and I’ve not bought it yet) .
It’ll be great my inner self tells my other inner self / hmmm - will it ?
So “most” of the Project 45’s have arrived, news to me but that’s what they say.
Ok - has mine arrived? None allocated until they are all here so I’ve got to wait for the nameless Korean floating car park to dock at Tilbury and unload a few more gravity gold P45’s before I can get mine and suffer buyers remorse on the way home (I’m suffering already and I’ve not bought it yet) .
It’ll be great my inner self tells my other inner self / hmmm - will it ?
Nobody does for sure. They have totally f
ked it up but it seems many have cancelled and on speakEV one guy was emailed this week asking if he wanted one.
My dealer had 3 reserved which they weren’t supposed to do, who knows I’m only 50% bothered as in I don’t “need” it I just thought it’d be a laugh for a year or so whilst new production sorts itself out.
ked it up but it seems many have cancelled and on speakEV one guy was emailed this week asking if he wanted one. My dealer had 3 reserved which they weren’t supposed to do, who knows I’m only 50% bothered as in I don’t “need” it I just thought it’d be a laugh for a year or so whilst new production sorts itself out.
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