OVERLOADED? Volkswagen's ID.4 Reservation Site Keeps Crashing

Users of one of the forums owned by our corporate siblings have spent part of the day complaining that when they attempt to reserve their own 2021 Volkswagen ID.4, the site crashes.

Whether a 404 error is due to a massive influx of traffic, a poorly-run site, or both, can be hard to tell. Still, it suggests the ID.4 is getting buzz one way or another.

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mre30 - 9/24/2020 12:00:50 PM

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Suspect its a VW problem with software engineering.

By the way, on the surface, the Ford Mach E, looks to be a much better product at the same price point.

Anyone in the biz (with a Ford Store) care to update us on how the Mach E is coming along? Ordered mine and can't wait.

atc98092 - 9/24/2020 3:13:32 PM

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Can't say I agree about the Mach E. Yes, it looks quite good. But it starts $4000 higher with less range (230 vs 250, both still estimates, no EPA numbers). The ford appears a bit larger (but I'd have to look up numbers for both) but I don't need bigger. The Ford might be quicker, but I don't need quicker.

I still plan on seeing the Mach E when it reaches dealers. And if it fits me better, I'd have no issues going that way. But I can't say it's at the same price point, regardless of trim level. The Mach E Premium starts at $50k, and that's before adding AWD or any other features. The top trim on the ID.4 maxes out at $49,695 with everything added.

MDarringer - 9/24/2020 8:15:10 PM

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I don't know where we stand on the Mach E at the moment but a month or so ago we believed that we had buyers for every unit of our allotment with none destined for the lot.

I want a Mach E and a Bronco and both will be up for a decision a year after the on-sale date.

I'm currently enjoying--no sarcasm--a Cadillac XT6. It's a Hail Mary product like the Continental was with a mission to position Cadillac with a clear identity to new buyers.

As for the ID4, VW needs to make quality control beyond reproach. Warranty issues will need to be solved without their usual blaming of customers. VW will need to impress upon dealers not to price gouge. And if these are real orders and not the $100 Cybertruck orders, then increase production. If these orders are Tesla bullshit then no worries.

USNA1999 - 9/24/2020 12:41:33 PM

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With the $7,500 rebate sounds like a good deal. It might be all those Californians trying to order one since they just got screwed by their governor.

MDarringer - 9/24/2020 8:16:19 PM

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Major Williams 2022

atc98092 - 9/24/2020 3:02:50 PM

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Since my current lease runs until May '22, there's no purpose for me to register yet. Once they're in dealers where I can see them, and if the numbers look good enough, I'll just end my lease early. Besides, there's no way I'd want a white steering wheel. It would look yucky within a week.

Agent009 - 9/24/2020 3:31:36 PM

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US First Edition is sold out.

MDarringer - 9/24/2020 8:17:14 PM

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And a million Cybertrucks will be sold each year. #SameBullshit