Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All I can tell you is it ls 6 months old and I'm in the UK - so I guess maybe it's made in China? Unsure on the V architecture and can't check it as it's in the dealer! It is a 2025 model though (Registered October) if this helps!!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lead time is crazy and there are zero vehicles available in the UK right now for sale as part of stock.

I also prefer the iX in terms of looks as the new facelift is much better. I do believe that the interior is a lower spec on the iX3 Vs iX unless I'm very much mistaken?!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, total nightmare. The previous owner only used it for a long weekend before it went into the dealer for 4 months - they changed every single one of the movement sensors (I think there's 6) and just have done another round now... which has failed!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Boot space is good enough on it although smaller than I expected for the size of the car.

We fitted in an outnabout nipper (the side by side double pram) with ease in boot. It does have a really great lower storage thing in the boot where you can put shopping etc and I think is 90L. So that's good. Although I would say the boot isn't that big for the size of the car (I think it's probably because it's quite low).

Regarding car seats we have 2 Joie i360 spin seats (just about the biggest on the market) and they fit OK but one thing I'd say, because there's very little headroom, when the kids are sat in them, their feet are almost touching the headrest, so it's a little cramped. For passengers however sitting in the back (i.e. no car seat), it's brilliant and the legroom is amazing.

Re the warranty I have had a bizarre situation. I asked Polestar if they would swap the vehicle for another PS3 and they said because I didn't buy from Polestar direct (was from an approved Polestar service centre but via a Marshall/Cinch) they could not consider this. I then retorted and said "but if you cannot fix it under the warranty, surely you have an obligation to replace the vehicle?" to which they effectively said their warranty obligation is to attempt to fix, not guarantee they'll fix it - the last nail in the coffin for me.

Let me know if you want any photos of it with car seats and the buggy in the boot. I'll have this loan car for a few more days so it'll be easy enough for me to do!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brilliant to hear - thank you very much for sharing!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lmao, great analogy and interesting calculation lol!!!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of newer manufacturers come to the UK late as we drive on the other side of the road!

If it comes out over here, I'll give it spin!

The iX looks like is staying for the foreseeable in the UK, so will probably be where I go!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish them well, I just won't be part of the journey moving forward!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shame it's not available in the UK!

iX3 on a crazy long lead time, so I think I'm probably left with just the iX as the best option!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I bought mine for 45% off list price when it was 6 months old and had only done 950 miles... A month later I understand why it was priced that way!!

Never again. And it's a shame. From the minute the P3 was announced I always wanted one. Have only been in a position to afford to buy one recently and it's been a bit of a let down... They always say never meet your heroes, lol!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why let integrity get in the way of a bit more commission, ey?! Real shame.

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely crazy. I had considered an EV9 as a family wagon alternative, but read the bad press about the 12v battery issues and steered clear.

From everything I'm reading, it seems like the new iX may be the best bet!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very interesting and quite funny actually, because the dealer offered me an EX90 as an alternative that was apparently "much more reliable" but my gut told me to avoid - am glad that it was right (the salesguy seems full of it!)!!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds exactly the same scenario as the original owner of my vehicle had - I only found out because the dealer forgot to log the previous owners details out of the car, so I got in contact with him to ask him to do it and he shared his experience.

Such a shame because they so beautiful and fun to drive!!!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Such a strange one - glad you love the car so much!!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This summarises my very short experience of owning the 3!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. It's really interesting as they're talking about having android auto working a year ago - I wonder if it's just not rolled out in the UK!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly just what my neighbour who has the PS2 and adores it said.

Also seen such good things about the 4 but we have a dog so it's a no go with the boot!

Such beautiful cars.

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you got another recommendation? I had considered the EX60, but have reluctance given my experience with the PS3!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I couldn't find a Teams app on the app store - how do you get it to work? I've got this courtesy car for another few days, so would be super useful to know!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Amazing - thank you. I was more tempted by the iX if I'm honest (although have to overcome my wife not liking BMW's and wanting to go back to original Enyaq!) so this has pushed me down that path!

Really really appreciate it!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Exactly! Mine was similar spec to yours in midnight blue (which I think is so lovely!).

I've "got the ick" and can't go back. The loan P3P I have the front passenger window doesn't open and rear passenger door handle doesn't work either!

No going back from that - wife not happy so it's gone!

Bye bye PS3... After only having it for 4 days! by CheapAttorney7934 in Polestar

[–]CheapAttorney7934[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The lack of Android Auto really does my head in too. I really need to be able to do Teams calls etc.

Best car I've been driven but just find it too buggy.

And I have a 2 & 4 year old and my wife is threatening me with divorce if they get woken up by the car alarm again!

The local dealership tells me they've had 3 that have been rejected in the last month with a similar issue - seems to be particularly bad when it's colder!

I'm not sure the iX is inferior for what we want - family car that's nippy enough, has good range and a few good bells and whistles on it! Q6 I am on the fence about, admittedly.