Thinking about an E-Pace

[Ian350]

We're seriously considering buying a brand new E-Pace. I wondered if anyone had any thoughts or experience of doing this and had any useful advice on how to get a good deal?

I've had a look around for discounts off list price from the usual websites and there's not much to be gained.

Any suggestions appreciated - thanks!

[steve-5snwi]

Let me know how you get on, my dad is looking at the e or f pace as a replacement for a freelander 2.

[Phil.]

Considered it as having moved from an Evoque to the current Disco Sport a couple of years ago and now seeking the next new option.

Chose the XC40 First Edition T5. Retail price is c.£10k less than the equivalent E-Pace, better spec and better looking in my wife’s opinion. Plus managed to get c.10% off list on top of the price difference.

The E-Pace is just over priced.....

[Ian350]

Phil. said:

Considered it as having moved from an Evoque to the current Disco Sport a couple of years ago and now seeking the next new option.

Chose the XC40 First Edition T5. Retail price is c.£10k less than the equivalent E-Pace, better spec and better looking in my wife’s opinion. Plus managed to get c.10% off list on top of the price difference.

The E-Pace is just over priced.....

Just had a good look at that XC40 and it is indeed a nice vehicle and good value. I'm still minded to go for the Jag though, although when I think of that 10% discount off list price I might go and test drive the Volvo instead.

[Phil.]

Fell free to drop me a PM if you want to know the details of the XC40 deal I negotiated.

[timbo999]

I drove the E Pace at the Jaguar Art of Performance tour... including some (slow!) laps of Brands...

My honest opinion is that its seems heavier and less agile than an F Pace (aluminium vs steel...) and not much cheaper at list.

Given there is likely to be greater scope for discounts on the F Pace, I'd look at one of those.

My BIL has had two (!) F Paces (both V6 petrol) and seems to be very happy with it.

[Johnniem]

Bagged one for my wife. Pick it up on Friday. For her speed and handling are not an issue but creature comforts (park assist etc) are. It's a good looking car (for a box) so I think it'll be great. I am leasing it so didn't really go through the 'what else can I get for the same amount' schtick as it seemed to offer everything she wanted. Guaranteed that she'll complain that it's too big sometime soon!

[Phil.]

Drove the XC40 T5 today. Very impressed all round.

[Ian350]

Its a car for my wife so the F-Pace although tempting is too big.

Despite my head saying go elsewhere (Volvo or something German) my heart is saying go for the Jag, so the E-Pace it will be! (Have followed head instead of heart in the past and always regretted it)

Thanks for the suggestions - much appreciated.

[nwates]

I pace is awesome

[Phil.]

I-Pace is far too expensive. It has an 8 year warranty on the batteries what happens after that? What will depreciation be like on £60k-£80k+ unproven vehicle? How reliable will it be? JLR have a long history of using early adopters as guinea pigs who then have the pleasure of paying for this experience financially and emotionally.

I seriously looked at buying one. The concept is great but the risks are far too high for me at this stage in it’s development.

[nwates]

Ok fair dues car looks amazing and performance is awesome have ordered one

[fatboy b]

It’s a brand spanking new car. You won’t get a discount for about a year after launch, and longer if it proves a good seller.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Mate's just bought one, we went down to Birmingham in it yesterday, about 2 and a half hours driving each way and it didn't half drink some fuel! It's a 2.0 diesel (all I know), lovely place to be inside and I think it looks smart for a 4x4.