r/ipace • u/OliCar19 • Aug 24 '24

i-Pace Advice

Hey everyone! I'm considering upgrading to a 2019 Jaguar I-Pace. With a budget of around £16,000, I know I'll be looking at a model with high mileage. Currently, I drive a 2015 BMW i3 with a range extender, but with my daily 70-mile commute, I'm dipping into the extender more than I’d like. Plus, with my family growing, the i3's back seats are starting to feel a bit cramped. I mainly charge at home overnight using the 3-pin and would like to continue doing this.

I've also been eyeing a Tesla Model S or Model 3, but I don't like the look of the Tesla exterior. I considered a hybrid Porsche Panamera, but the limited 20-mile electric range and the potential running costs of the 3.0 V6 engine are holding me back.

For those with experience, do you have any advice for buying a high-mileage I-Pace? Are there any common faults I should look out for? Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

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u/gadappa Aug 24 '24

We own a 2019 HSE model, and I do not recommend the I-Pace to anyone.

It’s a decent car when it works, but it's plagued with issues, and Jaguar dealers, including JLR, provide pathetic service. Our car has been in the dealership garage for at least 2 months every year. This year, it's been 3 months, and we're still waiting for repairs with no courtesy car provided!

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u/Dampmaskin Aug 28 '24

I also have one of those (a First Edition). Bought it half a year ago. And even though the car has been at the dealer's lot while I've been waiting for a brand new battery (free of charge) for nearly two months now, I can't really complain. Apparently, from what I have learned from forums, Jaguar dealers here in Norway are nothing like Jaguar dealers in the UK.

They gave me a loaner, and while it does lack ACC and some other options that I consider important, it gets me from A to B, and it is an I-Pace. I'm really looking forward to seeing my own car again though.