New VW ID.Buzz bus failing already in U.S.? Red flags

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Is the new VW ID.Buzz failing already in the U.S.? Slow sales and massive resale value drops are throwing up red flags already. The VW ID.Buzz made its long-wheel base debut in 2024 to much acclaim with its unique nostalgic design of the classic Volkswagen Microbus, roomy interior, advanced technology and DC fast-charging capability and zip with a dual-motor option of 335 horsepower and up to 234 miles of range. New VW ID. Buzz slow sales so far U.S. sales for the VW ID.Buzz have been anything but spectacular with VW selling only 1,162 ID.Buzz bus vans in 2024 likely […] (read full article...)
 
I haven't read the story yet but I remember hearing about the VW buzz coming to the US years ago my biggest takeaways are that it came to the market way later than promised and the range sucks.

That's one thing I have to give Ford credit for they strike when the market is hot. The Lightning, the Maverick. In a way they create the market. Then how fast you can respond and come to market makes or breaks you for everyone else.

All these companies that are late to the EV wagon have to be really struggling right now there's not many sales to be had there.
 
Fightnfire said:
All these companies that are late to the EV wagon have to be really struggling right now there's not many sales to be had there.
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Once the early adopters have bought them, I just don’t see that big of a market. I know people are excited for Slate and Scout, but man I’m just struggling to see it. Maybe Scout with the EREV, but keep in mind, Scout is backed by VW. VW brought the ID.Buzz to market. So…
 
testerdahl said:
Once the early adopters have bought them, I just don’t see that big of a market. I know people are excited for Slate and Scout, but man I’m just struggling to see it. Maybe Scout with the EREV, but keep in mind, Scout is backed by VW. VW brought the ID.Buzz to market. So…
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Yeah it's tough because there's always lots of excitement and I don't blame people, hell I'm excited for a few of them, but as you said the early adopters buy and there just doesn't seem to be any sort of continuing sales after that. The EV market is still too niche.
 
I walked around and sat in an I D Buzz at Bug Jam and thought it was just ok. It's too large to get that old school VW Bus feel and I thought it would sell better if it was in the $50 to $60 range. My take: VW is trying to sell this as a "Boutique car" instead of a volume car. You don't get broad appeal from that approach.
 
Hilux said:
I think TFL sold their ID buzz after a few months and Roman almost had to get a second job washing dishes to offset the depreciation.
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Honestly I don’t know how you guys keep up with them. I’ve given up. So many channels, personalities and constant new vehicles. I guess if I wasn’t in the business, I’d have more time, but I have so things to keep track of, I just don’t have time. Unless you guys bring it up, I miss whatever the latest news is most of the time.
 
testerdahl said:
Honestly I don’t know how you guys keep up with them. I’ve given up. So many channels, personalities and constant new vehicles. I guess if I wasn’t in the business, I’d have more time, but I have so things to keep track of, I just don’t have time. Unless you guys bring it up, I miss whatever the latest news is most of the time.
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TFL Truck & TFL Off-road... The only ones I watch. I think it's actually pretty smart to separate out the segments like that, let people subscribe to the channel with the info they want and care about.
 
Saddle Tramp said:
That reminds me, when's the next episode of Tim Talks Cars?
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Actually this week or so. I’m driving a Mercedes E class. I was supposed to get a Mustang and it got hit with a rock on the windshield on the way to bringing it to me.

I’m trying to juggle everything with new interest in TikTok videos, shorts overall, designing a new newsletter, website and the regular YT channel plus more exercise. Not really getting it all done like I’d like unfortunately.
 
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