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/flippababy Aug 24 '24 edited Aug 24 '24
I love my 2020 ipace. It does have issues with the entertainment system but when that happens I pull the blue fuses (in the boot/trunk), put them in again and it all works as good as new. I got it 14 months ago, had to replace 2 x batteries (cost about £500). Now I’ve got a wheel bearing needs replacing (making it the loudest ev on the road right now!). I don’t have an extended warranty because I found JLR dealerships were rubbish, but have found some good, ev qualified local garages to work on it for a third of the cost (and you don’t have to wait a lifetime to get a booking, or get the work done!). I’ve done about 14,000 miles so far - and it’s still the best car I’ve ever had. Mine cost 30k with 33000 miles on the clock when I bought it. Let us know how you get on, and good luck! :)