E Pace v German Rivals
Discussion
Been given a £30k budget for a replacement company car and this time I was thinking about an SUV.
I’ve looked at a few SUVs and really quite like the E Pace, especially in R Dynamic HSE spec, however I’m getting some extremely negative comments from colleagues about the E Pace when comparing to the GLC/Q3/X3.
After 15 years of the usual German stuff I really wanted a change and although couldn’t give a toss about the comments, as the money isn’t mine, I thought I should at least seek out a bit of feedback here
TIA
I’ve looked at a few SUVs and really quite like the E Pace, especially in R Dynamic HSE spec, however I’m getting some extremely negative comments from colleagues about the E Pace when comparing to the GLC/Q3/X3.
After 15 years of the usual German stuff I really wanted a change and although couldn’t give a toss about the comments, as the money isn’t mine, I thought I should at least seek out a bit of feedback here
TIA
Pursyluv said:
Been given a £30k budget for a replacement company car and this time I was thinking about an SUV.
I’ve looked at a few SUVs and really quite like the E Pace, especially in R Dynamic HSE spec, however I’m getting some extremely negative comments from colleagues about the E Pace when comparing to the GLC/Q3/X3.
After 15 years of the usual German stuff I really wanted a change and although couldn’t give a toss about the comments, as the money isn’t mine, I thought I should at least seek out a bit of feedback here
TIA
Do it! And report back how it’s going.I’ve looked at a few SUVs and really quite like the E Pace, especially in R Dynamic HSE spec, however I’m getting some extremely negative comments from colleagues about the E Pace when comparing to the GLC/Q3/X3.
After 15 years of the usual German stuff I really wanted a change and although couldn’t give a toss about the comments, as the money isn’t mine, I thought I should at least seek out a bit of feedback here
TIA
fatboy b said:
The e-pace is a let down for a Jag. Even more so with a Diesel engine.
Why? IMO the Q3 is a lazy design & VAG parts bin galore. Brother in law has a Q5 and I was thoroughly disappointed with it when I borrowed it. The interior was hugely uninspiring, as is the exterior design.
I had issues with my last BMW and their atrocious dealerships @ obscene pricing, so would struggle to recommend them.
E-pace is pretty cool & a neat left field choice to the norm, but I know little about it.
Considered a XC40?
Edited by Andeh1 on Tuesday 27th October 07:10
We have an early 2018 E-Pace D180 'First Edition' and TBH it's a bit st.
Small boot, very small fuel tank, thirsty for a diesel (about 30 mpg), so linking those last two points it seems to be forever at a fuel station. Very heavy (heavier than the larger F-Pace) as steel construction. Infotainment often fails. Dealer is the real let down - very poor.
Small boot, very small fuel tank, thirsty for a diesel (about 30 mpg), so linking those last two points it seems to be forever at a fuel station. Very heavy (heavier than the larger F-Pace) as steel construction. Infotainment often fails. Dealer is the real let down - very poor.
The negative comments above are pretty much in line with the comments made by colleagues.
The XC40 in R design spec is outside my budget as I've got to work within certain price/mileage/age parameters
And I know the BIK is going to be pretty horrendous, but as I'm already on that conveyor belt of giving HMRC £400 plus a month it somehow doesn't feel too bad. Owned a TVR for over 10 years, so I know how to spend money on a car!
Thanks for the feedback though, I had nagging doubts, I guess this just confirms them
No doubt I'll be back on posting a photo of one in the near future
The XC40 in R design spec is outside my budget as I've got to work within certain price/mileage/age parameters
And I know the BIK is going to be pretty horrendous, but as I'm already on that conveyor belt of giving HMRC £400 plus a month it somehow doesn't feel too bad. Owned a TVR for over 10 years, so I know how to spend money on a car!
Thanks for the feedback though, I had nagging doubts, I guess this just confirms them
No doubt I'll be back on posting a photo of one in the near future
fatboy b said:
The e-pace is a let down for a Jag. Even more so with a Diesel engine.
The e-pace is the only car in the current Jag range that I wouldn’t recommend. Wife had a test drive in one and even the salesman admitted that they weren’t up to scratch.If I was going to purchase a new Jag it would almost certainly be an XE, preferably the 3.0 petrol.
Ructions said:
The e-pace is the only car in the current Jag range that I wouldn’t recommend. Wife had a test drive in one and even the salesman admitted that they weren’t up to scratch.
If I was going to purchase a new Jag it would almost certainly be an XE, preferably the 3.0 petrol.
You'd struggle, as they are all 2 litres.If I was going to purchase a new Jag it would almost certainly be an XE, preferably the 3.0 petrol.
timbo999 said:
Ructions said:
The e-pace is the only car in the current Jag range that I wouldn’t recommend. Wife had a test drive in one and even the salesman admitted that they weren’t up to scratch.
If I was going to purchase a new Jag it would almost certainly be an XE, preferably the 3.0 petrol.
You'd struggle, as they are all 2 litres.If I was going to purchase a new Jag it would almost certainly be an XE, preferably the 3.0 petrol.
The XE is streets ahead of any of it's German rivals in my opinion, brilliant handling and a little different to the usual dross.
Seems like you are indeed correct, they've gone from a 3.0 V6 380PS to a bloody 4 pot 2.0 with 250 PS.
Edited by Ructions on Tuesday 27th October 14:22
Ructions said:
They've got rid of the 3.0 V6 XE? Had one as a loan car for a few days and really loved it, granted it was two years ago, but I'm surprised to hear they no longer offer anything larger than a 2.0 litre.
The XE is streets ahead of any of it's German rivals in my opinion, brilliant handling and a little different to the usual dross.
Seems like you are indeed correct, they've gone from a 3.0 V6 380PS to a bloody 4 pot 2.0 with 250 PS.
You can get one with 300 bhp, but its still only 4 cylinders... but they have just loped up to £5k off the prices for the updated car, so good value... considering one for Mrs T next year.The XE is streets ahead of any of it's German rivals in my opinion, brilliant handling and a little different to the usual dross.
Seems like you are indeed correct, they've gone from a 3.0 V6 380PS to a bloody 4 pot 2.0 with 250 PS.
Edited by Ructions on Tuesday 27th October 14:22
Ructions said:
Seems like you are indeed correct, they've gone from a 3.0 V6 380PS to a bloody 4 pot 2.0 with 250 PS.
I thought the point of XE was to see how small a thing you could drop the SC V8 into The idea of a 2 seater 4 door saloon is quite amusing, well it is when it packs 590 horses. Pursyluv said:
Oh, and it has to be a diesel
Just don’t. That’s all. They suffer from diesel dilution of the engine oil owing to their crap design. I think they’ve even surpassed the crap-ness of the x-type with this one. Add to that comments above about the awful touch screen and crappy updates that JLR think is ok. Ructions said:
timbo999 said:
Ructions said:
The e-pace is the only car in the current Jag range that I wouldn’t recommend. Wife had a test drive in one and even the salesman admitted that they weren’t up to scratch.
If I was going to purchase a new Jag it would almost certainly be an XE, preferably the 3.0 petrol.
You'd struggle, as they are all 2 litres.If I was going to purchase a new Jag it would almost certainly be an XE, preferably the 3.0 petrol.
The XE is streets ahead of any of it's German rivals in my opinion, brilliant handling and a little different to the usual dross.
Seems like you are indeed correct, they've gone from a 3.0 V6 380PS to a bloody 4 pot 2.0 with 250 PS.
Edited by Ructions on Tuesday 27th October 14:22
Here you go OP, just to make it even harder for you, Jaguar heard you were coming so released their new E-Pace just for you!!
How's that for timing!
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2020-j...
edit: And having now read the article myself fully, hat is a damn tidy little car. The interior & exterior are both very smart, and with a decent PHEV & MHEV units on offer, I'm thoroughly impressed!
How's that for timing!
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2020-j...
edit: And having now read the article myself fully, hat is a damn tidy little car. The interior & exterior are both very smart, and with a decent PHEV & MHEV units on offer, I'm thoroughly impressed!
Edited by Andeh1 on Wednesday 28th October 09:17
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