V1 vs V2 Help me decide
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:31 am
This will be a low mileage second car/dog transporter alongside a Tesla Model 3.
I started off wanting a v2 58kwh with E-boost because...... well it's got a Knight rider turbo boost button everybody needs one of those (Yes I'm that old).
I settled on a v2 58kwh with no options.
After a test drive in a v3 and seeing the v2 and v1 in the flesh I started to wonder if I actuall needed/wanted the extras on the v2.
These are purely subjective views based on my personal requirements/taste and not intended to insult anyone else's choices. I don't think I've seen a Born that I didn't think Wow, that looks great. Considering it is an ID3 they have managed some serious transformation with the styling. The Cupra design team should get an award and the ID3 team should be fired!
So my thought's on the extras v2 to v1:
1. Wheels. The 18" cyclone look horrible on the Cupra website but I think I actually prefer the look (in the flesh) to the 19" Typhoons. I can hear the groans from everyone but I just prefer a simpler wheel look. Theoretically quieter too. Wife likes them because they look similar to the Tesla Aero - yes, she has a vote!
2. Head-up display. This is actually a lot better than I expected. I wear Bifocals so thought I would struggle with it. A lot clearer than I expected but still got a bit of a headache after the test drive. Wife asked is there an option to switch it off, so thumbs down from her.
3. Heated Seats. Perhaps the one extra that would be good to have but not a deal breaker and never had it on any of our other second cars. Love it on the Tesla.
4. Tinted Rear Windows. Never really liked this, all tinted or all clear for me (law permitting) just don't like the half and half look. I don't sit in the back and don't have kids so not for me.
5. Heated Washer Nozzles. Now these are what I have always wanted! Not sure I can live without them.
Although it probably only saves about £900 over 3 years (Business Lease) The V2 would actually give me things I don't like and/or need just to get the one thing I do. I haven't asked the dealer but I guess it's not possible to get a v1 with heated seats only?
Are there any other things I should consider? Feel free to tell me why I absolutely have to have a v3 77kwh e-boost, or x,y,z, options - a man can never have too many toys after all!
Colour wise I originally thought Aurora Blue but after seeing both in the flesh I love the Quasar Grey.
Thanks for any comments/experiences you have to share.
I started off wanting a v2 58kwh with E-boost because...... well it's got a Knight rider turbo boost button everybody needs one of those (Yes I'm that old).
I settled on a v2 58kwh with no options.
After a test drive in a v3 and seeing the v2 and v1 in the flesh I started to wonder if I actuall needed/wanted the extras on the v2.
These are purely subjective views based on my personal requirements/taste and not intended to insult anyone else's choices. I don't think I've seen a Born that I didn't think Wow, that looks great. Considering it is an ID3 they have managed some serious transformation with the styling. The Cupra design team should get an award and the ID3 team should be fired!
So my thought's on the extras v2 to v1:
1. Wheels. The 18" cyclone look horrible on the Cupra website but I think I actually prefer the look (in the flesh) to the 19" Typhoons. I can hear the groans from everyone but I just prefer a simpler wheel look. Theoretically quieter too. Wife likes them because they look similar to the Tesla Aero - yes, she has a vote!
2. Head-up display. This is actually a lot better than I expected. I wear Bifocals so thought I would struggle with it. A lot clearer than I expected but still got a bit of a headache after the test drive. Wife asked is there an option to switch it off, so thumbs down from her.
3. Heated Seats. Perhaps the one extra that would be good to have but not a deal breaker and never had it on any of our other second cars. Love it on the Tesla.
4. Tinted Rear Windows. Never really liked this, all tinted or all clear for me (law permitting) just don't like the half and half look. I don't sit in the back and don't have kids so not for me.
5. Heated Washer Nozzles. Now these are what I have always wanted! Not sure I can live without them.
Although it probably only saves about £900 over 3 years (Business Lease) The V2 would actually give me things I don't like and/or need just to get the one thing I do. I haven't asked the dealer but I guess it's not possible to get a v1 with heated seats only?
Are there any other things I should consider? Feel free to tell me why I absolutely have to have a v3 77kwh e-boost, or x,y,z, options - a man can never have too many toys after all!
Colour wise I originally thought Aurora Blue but after seeing both in the flesh I love the Quasar Grey.
Thanks for any comments/experiences you have to share.