Used X545e - what to look out for
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Check the tyres. I had to have all 4 changed at once on mine a few months ago at 28,000 miles. If they are the 21 or 22 inch wheels then they will be the pricey tyres. £1,600 for all 4.
Other than that I cannot think of anything else to check tbh. Have loved mine over the last 2 years and have a 50e arriving in November.
You will get a range of between 34-60 miles on a charge.
Other than that I cannot think of anything else to check tbh. Have loved mine over the last 2 years and have a 50e arriving in November.
You will get a range of between 34-60 miles on a charge.
cerb4.5lee said:
The much lighter 40d model! 
We weren't very impressed with the 45e model when we test drove one to be honest. Plenty of owners do really rate them from what I read though.
Ha! Will try both if we can. Other half is keen on a hybrid.We weren't very impressed with the 45e model when we test drove one to be honest. Plenty of owners do really rate them from what I read though.
Sixpackpert said:
Check the tyres. I had to have all 4 changed at once on mine a few months ago at 28,000 miles. If they are the 21 or 22 inch wheels then they will be the pricey tyres. £1,600 for all 4.
Other than that I cannot think of anything else to check tbh. Have loved mine over the last 2 years and have a 50e arriving in November.
You will get a range of between 34-60 miles on a charge.
Ouch. That's a lot. The range does seem excellent given size. Will cover 9/10ths of family driving. Other than that I cannot think of anything else to check tbh. Have loved mine over the last 2 years and have a 50e arriving in November.
You will get a range of between 34-60 miles on a charge.
Cracking cars and really cheap to charge up overnight on an Octopus tariff. There's a good trick to charging them where you can get nice long periods of cheap 7p/kWh electric. It's a slow charging car with max 3.6kW so it'll never get charged up much on public chargers (which are expensive also).
Get one with the 21" wheels. Easier to clean, look better than the 22s (IMO) and tyres are cheaper. Pirelli PZ4 Runflats are very good. I have a 2nd set of rims (square size) with Goodyear Vector 4 Season G3 on them for Scotland trips and general crap winter driving. They also work really well and keep the wear off the more expensive summer tyres. 21" tyres are not £1600, more like £250 for each front and £290 for each rear.
Spec wise......
- HUD is must, don't even consider one without it.
- Comfort seats are fantastic, ventilated comfort seats are a nice extra if it has the spec.
- Laser lights with adaptive are incredible, especially when going down a twisty Scottish B-road.
- Pano sunroof is great for light, but they all bloody leak. Not in hard rain, but in light medium rain, through the microphone above your head, right onto the crotch of your trousers........ Lovely.
- Driving Assistant Pro is fantastic, but not spec'd that much. I've learned to live without it after we originally had it on our first G05, then 40d MHT.
- Individual Merino leather is a nice option to have.
- Heated/cooled cupholders are good for those long journeys.
Fire away with any more questions you might have.
Get one with the 21" wheels. Easier to clean, look better than the 22s (IMO) and tyres are cheaper. Pirelli PZ4 Runflats are very good. I have a 2nd set of rims (square size) with Goodyear Vector 4 Season G3 on them for Scotland trips and general crap winter driving. They also work really well and keep the wear off the more expensive summer tyres. 21" tyres are not £1600, more like £250 for each front and £290 for each rear.
Spec wise......
- HUD is must, don't even consider one without it.
- Comfort seats are fantastic, ventilated comfort seats are a nice extra if it has the spec.
- Laser lights with adaptive are incredible, especially when going down a twisty Scottish B-road.
- Pano sunroof is great for light, but they all bloody leak. Not in hard rain, but in light medium rain, through the microphone above your head, right onto the crotch of your trousers........ Lovely.
- Driving Assistant Pro is fantastic, but not spec'd that much. I've learned to live without it after we originally had it on our first G05, then 40d MHT.
- Individual Merino leather is a nice option to have.
- Heated/cooled cupholders are good for those long journeys.
Fire away with any more questions you might have.
Edited by -Ad- on Tuesday 24th September 04:31
-Ad- said:
21" tyres are not £1600, more like £250 for each front and £290 for each rear.
- Pano sunroof is great for light, but they all bloody leak. Not in hard rain, but in light medium rain, through the microphone above your head, right onto the crotch of your trousers........ Lovely.
Well, the bill for mine was £1,600 at the time. Black Circles have the fronts for £361 currently, Pirelli run flats. Not sure what you are fitting for £250.- Pano sunroof is great for light, but they all bloody leak. Not in hard rain, but in light medium rain, through the microphone above your head, right onto the crotch of your trousers........ Lovely.
Edited by -Ad- on Tuesday 24th September 04:31
We've had 3 with pano roofs with no issue at all.
Only other issue we had on all of them was a rattle in the boot. It’s the tailgate rattling, the fix is some felt tape. This was the same for all three and am expecting it to be the same on my new 50e when it arrives.
Edited by Sixpackpert on Wednesday 25th September 14:00
-Ad- said:
Cracking cars and really cheap to charge up overnight on an Octopus tariff. There's a good trick to charging them where you can get nice long periods of cheap 7p/kWh electric. It's a slow charging car with max 3.6kW so it'll never get charged up much on public chargers (which are expensive also).
Get one with the 21" wheels. Easier to clean, look better than the 22s (IMO) and tyres are cheaper. Pirelli PZ4 Runflats are very good. I have a 2nd set of rims (square size) with Goodyear Vector 4 Season G3 on them for Scotland trips and general crap winter driving. They also work really well and keep the wear off the more expensive summer tyres. 21" tyres are not £1600, more like £250 for each front and £290 for each rear.
Spec wise......
- HUD is must, don't even consider one without it.
- Comfort seats are fantastic, ventilated comfort seats are a nice extra if it has the spec.
- Laser lights with adaptive are incredible, especially when going down a twisty Scottish B-road.
- Pano sunroof is great for light, but they all bloody leak. Not in hard rain, but in light medium rain, through the microphone above your head, right onto the crotch of your trousers........ Lovely.
- Driving Assistant Pro is fantastic, but not spec'd that much. I've learned to live without it after we originally had it on our first G05, then 40d MHT.
- Individual Merino leather is a nice option to have.
- Heated/cooled cupholders are good for those long journeys.
Fire away with any more questions you might have.
Much appreciated, thank you. Love the idea of heated/cooled cupholders. Definitely an upgrade from our current motor!Get one with the 21" wheels. Easier to clean, look better than the 22s (IMO) and tyres are cheaper. Pirelli PZ4 Runflats are very good. I have a 2nd set of rims (square size) with Goodyear Vector 4 Season G3 on them for Scotland trips and general crap winter driving. They also work really well and keep the wear off the more expensive summer tyres. 21" tyres are not £1600, more like £250 for each front and £290 for each rear.
Spec wise......
- HUD is must, don't even consider one without it.
- Comfort seats are fantastic, ventilated comfort seats are a nice extra if it has the spec.
- Laser lights with adaptive are incredible, especially when going down a twisty Scottish B-road.
- Pano sunroof is great for light, but they all bloody leak. Not in hard rain, but in light medium rain, through the microphone above your head, right onto the crotch of your trousers........ Lovely.
- Driving Assistant Pro is fantastic, but not spec'd that much. I've learned to live without it after we originally had it on our first G05, then 40d MHT.
- Individual Merino leather is a nice option to have.
- Heated/cooled cupholders are good for those long journeys.
Fire away with any more questions you might have.
Edited by -Ad- on Tuesday 24th September 04:31
Sixpackpert said:
-Ad- said:
21" tyres are not £1600, more like £250 for each front and £290 for each rear.
- Pano sunroof is great for light, but they all bloody leak. Not in hard rain, but in light medium rain, through the microphone above your head, right onto the crotch of your trousers........ Lovely.
Well, the bill for mine was £1,600 at the time.- Pano sunroof is great for light, but they all bloody leak. Not in hard rain, but in light medium rain, through the microphone above your head, right onto the crotch of your trousers........ Lovely.
Edited by -Ad- on Tuesday 24th September 04:31
We've had 3 with pano roofs with no issue at all.
Only other issue we had on all of them was a rattle in the boot. It’s the tailgate rattling, the fix is some felt tape. This was the same for all three and am expecting it to be the same on my new 50e when it arrives.
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