thinking about getting an I-Pace, should I?

[bazaarboy]

Hello - after 7 years with my reliable BMW 330D, it's getting long in the tooth and needing some work.
I decided to look for a new (used) car and as my wife has a Leaf and we have a large double garage with a 7kw charge point, I thought I can look at EVs too.

I recalled the Jag I-Pace from 5-6 years ago and it seemed too expensive though I always liked the looks.
Looking at the used prices for them, I was pretty amazed by how cheaply they can be had - even low mileage clean examples.

For example nice SE and HSE examples can be found for well under £20k.
Range is not a problem for me, as me and the Mrs rarely go over 50 miles daily or 200 miles weekly.
As I mentioned the garage space and charging points are already there - and just using the granny cable would be fine for me in terms of topping up overnight.

The real question would be, are they reliable? And does the build quality last?
Living with one, day to day, would that be sustainable or would it drive you nuts? Especially interested in hearing from those who have actually owned one.

thanks!

 

[bazaarboy]

I should mention - not keen on Teslas, the overall aesthetic and lack of a physical dealer network. I test drove an Ioniq 5 (300bhp) and found the interior a bit stark and low-rent, and actually not that fast feeling.

 

[bazaarboy]

The insurance costs and servicing will be high. Also if you want any level of warranty outside 3 years old, expect to pay £1500 per year.

Great car and I had one for 3 years on a lease. Just be wary they are no longer in production and cost a lot to run.

The local Jag main dealer has a few, and I'm test driving one on Saturday which is up for £17500. They have an offer at the moment for 24 months warranty & breakdown cover, which I think is good. Why are they expensive to run?
* edit * I just checked the insurance cost which is around £962 (twice that of the BMW 330D I currently have) but then I save on the road tax. And I would save £1500 on fuel costs - so insurance is not a deal-breaker.

 

[bazaarboy]

Aren't these plagued with issues?

Started off ok, but then all sorts of things started to surface.

that's what I'm researching lol it seems like they had a number of bugs & glitches. by now all the recalls and issues should be sorted. As I mentioned I would get one from a main dealer with a 2 year warranty...

 

[bazaarboy]

The ones with the single 12v battery (70 plate or newer) are better from a reliability perspective from my research.

I've had mine for 1.5 years with no issues at all until the charging flap lock failed and it's going to be repaired under warranty. I do now have a secondary issue that might need the boot struts replacing now but I'm going to see if resetting the boot height sorts it or not. Again, under warranty if not.

I'd say the car is great to drive if you don't need longer range. The efficiency of kw/m isn't great compared to modern EVs but if you can charge at home or free at work then you're laughing.

I'd get the warranty extended if you can when the included one is up as repairs can be expensive but it's always a gamble.

EVs have moved on a lot since the ipace was launched for sure - I guess it's of interest because of the low price, 75-80% depreciation in 5 years is scary, and I can't think why anyone would buy new

 

[bazaarboy]

How do you have the energy to keep this going?


I’ve had 3 IPACE. All ace. Proper cars and the pivi system with wireless CarPlay, Alexa and decent navigation… don’t really see the need for extra layers of so call tech.

I just wish the brakes weee good enough to stop Nashers mouth. But then I realise I’m doing the walking whilst he’s still talking. Please don’t degrade this thread to your usual.

Absolute bargain now

Thanks Jonny. I'd prefer a main dealer car, but if I buy from elsewhere, is it possible in any way to buy a Jaguar warranty on say a 4-5 year old car?

 

[bazaarboy]

I went ahead with the test drive, the I-Pace is a fab car. The build quality is super high and the driving experience is very engaging.
I would say it's the most high end EV, in that market section, Ive tried.
I would also say it's a better car than my 2014 BMW 330D.
The next step is to locate one with the spec that I like

 

[bazaarboy]

summary of the battery issue ?

thanks jpaul, how can I check if the update has been done on a vehicle I'm viewing??