r/VWIDBuzz

Looking to get a buzz, but unfortunately only the RWD trim has a bench in the second row. With 3x kids, school drop-off is a pain to get kids out of the third row, and it's much easier with a bench. However, we live in the midwest and get occasional snow (sometimes heavy snow), so nervous about getting the RWD trim. We have other vehicles to get around "if need be", and for very heavy snows we plan ahead and stay home.

Side note, we were debating waiting until the '27 model announcement before pulling the trigger, but gas prices are making the already irresistible buzz even more tempting.

Hi Buzzers - has anyone figured out how to use the semi autonomous driving mode (assuming that your driver’s seat sensor is working and allowing you to even try that mode 🙄). I have been searching online and in the buzz manual to try and understand exactly what this mode is capable of doing/not doing/how it works and I can’t find much.

Maybe I’m using the wrong keywords or something but if someone could explain this to me, I would really appreciate it! Have a long carpool drive in stop and go traffic with a buzz that is a-buzz with rowdy kids and I want to try this mode if I can! TIA for any guidance 🤗

I grew up obsessed with the VW Westfalia. The ID. Buzz was basically a dream announcement for me — modern EV take on an icon. I got on the waitlist pretty much immediately. Then the Canadian pricing dropped and it was over $80k. Hard pass.

They just cut $21k off the price. And now that GAS feeling is back.

This would be a second vehicle, mostly for road trips. Not a daily driver. So range anxiety is probably more real for me than for someone commuting around the city. I've been reading threads here and elsewhere and I keep seeing the same complaints like software glitches, range that's just okay, stuff that feels unfinished for a nearly $70k vehicle.

And that's what's stopping me. Because at $68k CAD, I keep comparing it to cheaper the Kia EV9, the upcoming Ioniq 9, and a few others that seem to offer more practical value. I know that. My rational side knows that.

But none of them look like that.

So for the people here who actually own one is the experience living up to the vibe? Or is this a "buy with your heart, regret with your wallet" situation?

Not looking to be talked into it. Just want the honest picture from people who've been in the seat.

I bought a buzz today!!! And I am very excited!

But also a bit confused. I am coming from a Tesla and I have a Tesla level 2 charger at home. When I test drove the buzz the sales guy told me that I could charge the buzz with my Tesla charger - they sold the car with an adapter included. That was total news to me - and actually one of the reasons the buzz suddenly became a viable option.

Now I bought the car from a different dealer. Just to be on the safe side I asked the sales guy to confirm the car came with the NACS adapter (of course, after I had signed on the dotted line, so I wasn't terribly interesting at that point). He pretty consistently ignored the question, which to me is sales people speak for "nuhu it doesn't!". Okay, fine. So I go online to see what a level 2 VW adapter costs, in case the car appears without one.

And I can't find an official VW adapter, only the NACS fast charger adapter. So what's with that? Was the first sales person putting me on? That... would be a weird thing to do. He also was very specific that it would come with the right adapter (checked back with my friend who test drove the car with me). Did I misunderstand?

What do you use to charge at home with a level 2 Tesla charging station?

With VW continuing to build out the ID lineup, it feels like there’s a lot of potential for where things go next.

More range, better charging, improved software, maybe even more variety in models?

For those following VW EVs, what are you hoping to see next from the ID lineup?

I am curious from people who actually own or have spent time with the VW ID. Buzz- who do you think this car is really best for in real life? Not the marketing version, but the actual ideal driver(s): families, suburban drivers, road trippers, whatever.

Also wondering, did you think you were that ‘ideal person’ for it before you lived with it, and then it changed once you actually had it? Or did it match what you expected?

I love this car and I'm trying to justify why I should ignore my gut that's telling me it might not be the best long term car to own.

I have a question for the buzz community! I’m leasing my buzz and have been on an extended road trip. I leased it to get the rebate. It’s now passing 10,000 miles and I’ve only had it for seven months. It’s been an amazing vehicle so far! My question is should I get the maintenance done where I am now? I’m still over 1000 miles from the dealership where I bought the buzz. I’m in Kentucky now visiting family for a couple of weeks and they don’t really have a lot of these here similar to Arkansas :-) I would prefer to wait till I get back to Washington state where I bought her but I’m not sure that’s a good idea and not sure what that does if leasing. Any suggestions?

Hello, I’m looking for reviews from other families who have the ID Buzz. I need it to fit a rotating car seat, and do at least a 4 hour road trip on 1 charge from full. I’m looking at getting the AWD option as I live in Canada, and in the winter, AWD is lovely. Are there any other Canadian families who have an ID Buzz who can comment their experience? I currently have the Taos, and it’s a tight squeeze with the car seat.

Thank you!

Simple question. I'm wondering if this would be a good daily driver? I commute 50 miles a day.