Reading over your decision points, it is clear to me your positives far outweigh your negatives. So buy the car alreadySo after a false start with an I Pace that made it off the boat but not to the dealer my new custom ordered one will supposedly be ready for delivery in the next few days. So I am about to pull the trigger. I have been reading and posting here with much interest, think I have a good handle on the ups and downs of the car from existing owners.
I have had a few electric cars, so this won't be new to me. I am well aware of all the quirks and strengths of the electric cars/batteries/temperature/range etc. Loved the Leaf, really like the Bolt, HATED the i3 (the ride/handling), like the Tesla Roadster (as I would love a toy, its not really car), and absolutely worship the i8.
So having said all this I feel a twinge of hesitation and I am asking for feedback/help. Yes I know its strange to ask a bunch of strangers but hey why not. Everyone I asked (friends) to "talk me out of getting the car" as a test didn't even try. Here is my kind of thought process.
I want to get the car because:
- Never had a Jaguar, want to have one, and an electric one suits me great,
- I really want to support Jaguar's really excellent jump into the electric car market and be an "ambassador." Trust me when I say there are many people I know who now drive various electric cars because I championed and drove them,
- I want to support Jaguars commitment to going all electric,
- I want to replace my Audi (winter car) and my Bolt (electric daily car) with one car (garage space, really want an AWD snow capable electric car and Tesla S/X is just not up to my standards in ride/drive and interior),
- The Audi SUV is boring and too big, I prefer a small sporty car,
- I want to learn and understand the choices Jaguar made in the interesting and adaptive suspension,
- From everything I have seen it is a great sport and capable fun car to drive.
I don't want to get the car because:
- I was surprised by the slight lag between input and response on the car. This was in the 50-100 ms range, but it is a control system lag and there is no reason for it. I can feel it and I wonder if I'll get used to it,
- I am just horrified by the laggy infotainment in such a price range car. The displays look great and I honestly don't mind that they not the most intuitive but they look elegant and the car has physical controls like it should. But waiting half a second for screen to repaint gives me pause about the decision making process,
- I am not concerned about buggy initial software, but use of Windows embedded seems like such a poor choice and prone to never ending trouble.
Sorry for the long list, but any thoughts/feedback/kicks in any direction is appreciated.
Signed: checkbook in hand...
Excited and Need Feedback
So after a false start with an I Pace that made it off the boat but not to the dealer my new custom ordered one will supposedly be ready for delivery in the next few days. So I am about to pull the trigger. I have been reading and posting here with much interest, think I have a good handle on the ups and downs of the car from existing owners.
I have had a few electric cars, so this won't be new to me. I am well aware of all the quirks and strengths of the electric cars/batteries/temperature/range etc. Loved the Leaf, really like the Bolt, HATED the i3 (the ride/handling), like the Tesla Roadster (as I would love a toy, its not really car), and absolutely worship the i8.
So having said all this I feel a twinge of hesitation and I am asking for feedback/help. Yes I know its strange to ask a bunch of strangers but hey why not. Everyone I asked (friends) to "talk me out of getting the car" as a test didn't even try. Here is my kind of thought process.
I want to get the car because:
- Never had a Jaguar, want to have one, and an electric one suits me great,
- I really want to support Jaguar's really excellent jump into the electric car market and be an "ambassador." Trust me when I say there are many people I know who now drive various electric cars because I championed and drove them,
- I want to support Jaguars commitment to going all electric,
- I want to replace my Audi (winter car) and my Bolt (electric daily car) with one car (garage space, really want an AWD snow capable electric car and Tesla S/X is just not up to my standards in ride/drive and interior),
- The Audi SUV is boring and too big, I prefer a small sporty car,
- I want to learn and understand the choices Jaguar made in the interesting and adaptive suspension,
- From everything I have seen it is a great sport and capable fun car to drive.
I don't want to get the car because:
- I was surprised by the slight lag between input and response on the car. This was in the 50-100 ms range, but it is a control system lag and there is no reason for it. I can feel it and I wonder if I'll get used to it,
- I am just horrified by the laggy infotainment in such a price range car. The displays look great and I honestly don't mind that they not the most intuitive but they look elegant and the car has physical controls like it should. But waiting half a second for screen to repaint gives me pause about the decision making process,
- I am not concerned about buggy initial software, but use of Windows embedded seems like such a poor choice and prone to never ending trouble.
Sorry for the long list, but any thoughts/feedback/kicks in any direction is appreciated.
Signed: checkbook in hand...
I have had a few electric cars, so this won't be new to me. I am well aware of all the quirks and strengths of the electric cars/batteries/temperature/range etc. Loved the Leaf, really like the Bolt, HATED the i3 (the ride/handling), like the Tesla Roadster (as I would love a toy, its not really car), and absolutely worship the i8.
So having said all this I feel a twinge of hesitation and I am asking for feedback/help. Yes I know its strange to ask a bunch of strangers but hey why not. Everyone I asked (friends) to "talk me out of getting the car" as a test didn't even try. Here is my kind of thought process.
I want to get the car because:
- Never had a Jaguar, want to have one, and an electric one suits me great,
- I really want to support Jaguar's really excellent jump into the electric car market and be an "ambassador." Trust me when I say there are many people I know who now drive various electric cars because I championed and drove them,
- I want to support Jaguars commitment to going all electric,
- I want to replace my Audi (winter car) and my Bolt (electric daily car) with one car (garage space, really want an AWD snow capable electric car and Tesla S/X is just not up to my standards in ride/drive and interior),
- The Audi SUV is boring and too big, I prefer a small sporty car,
- I want to learn and understand the choices Jaguar made in the interesting and adaptive suspension,
- From everything I have seen it is a great sport and capable fun car to drive.
I don't want to get the car because:
- I was surprised by the slight lag between input and response on the car. This was in the 50-100 ms range, but it is a control system lag and there is no reason for it. I can feel it and I wonder if I'll get used to it,
- I am just horrified by the laggy infotainment in such a price range car. The displays look great and I honestly don't mind that they not the most intuitive but they look elegant and the car has physical controls like it should. But waiting half a second for screen to repaint gives me pause about the decision making process,
- I am not concerned about buggy initial software, but use of Windows embedded seems like such a poor choice and prone to never ending trouble.
Sorry for the long list, but any thoughts/feedback/kicks in any direction is appreciated.
Signed: checkbook in hand...
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Reading over your decision points, it is clear to me your positives far outweigh your negatives. So buy the car already
I'll briefly dive in here.
Just got mine with software versions 14.2 and 18D -- no problems with screens, and if there has been lag at times, doesn't bother me at all (but that's very subjective -- if you're fixated on the issue / know it's simply going to bug you, then it may remain a factor). This may be odd, but consider this: If you're working the screens while driving, you're (hopefully) constantly looking away to check your situation on the road -- essentially eating any screen-lag. But again, very personal deal. If you need it to snap, it doesn't snap.
On most of your other "Pros," I am right there with you. I had placed an order in August, balked, and came back. Jaguar gets huge props for succeeding and surpassing Tesla while everyone else drags, flails or fails.
There are some early-adopter challenges, no surprise. But overall, the features, build-quality and performance embarrass most everything else on the road remotely in the price-range. Starting up and driving away with no vibration, noise, smell, etc., is sublime. OK, I'm gushing, I'll stop. . . .
Just got mine with software versions 14.2 and 18D -- no problems with screens, and if there has been lag at times, doesn't bother me at all (but that's very subjective -- if you're fixated on the issue / know it's simply going to bug you, then it may remain a factor). This may be odd, but consider this: If you're working the screens while driving, you're (hopefully) constantly looking away to check your situation on the road -- essentially eating any screen-lag. But again, very personal deal. If you need it to snap, it doesn't snap.
On most of your other "Pros," I am right there with you. I had placed an order in August, balked, and came back. Jaguar gets huge props for succeeding and surpassing Tesla while everyone else drags, flails or fails.
There are some early-adopter challenges, no surprise. But overall, the features, build-quality and performance embarrass most everything else on the road remotely in the price-range. Starting up and driving away with no vibration, noise, smell, etc., is sublime. OK, I'm gushing, I'll stop. . . .
I suspect there IS a reason for the 50-100ms lag: the car puts out SO MUCH INSTANT TORQUE that the slightest bump of the accelerator accidentally and/or at an inopportune time could launch you into a wall, another car, or a pedestrian. I'm willing to bet this was a 'safety feature' consciously built into the vehicle to provide a literal 'safety' on the trigger (pedal), because if you've test driven at least once, you already know that when you pull the trigger, it's head-snapping power.- I was surprised by the slight lag between input and response on the car. This was in the 50-100 ms range, but it is a control system lag and there is no reason for it. I can feel it and I wonder if I'll get used to it,
It could be something to do with traction control. I don't really notice it, personally. That could be because most of my previous cars have been turbocharged and required some RPMS to get going.
My 911 Turbo doesn't get moving until nearly 4k rpms - but then hang on to your butt...
My 911 Turbo doesn't get moving until nearly 4k rpms - but then hang on to your butt...
I am familiar with traction control delay, engine rev/spool up, but this is different. It is very interesting it is almost like a delay between the control loop input and the response, in throttle and in steering too. It is VERY slight, but it is there. If you want to see if its real try this: on a straight road going at a safe speed (say 40 mph) try controlled left/right/left/right slight direction changes (not lane changes) in a rhythm and you may see it. I usually do this to test the suspension response, body roll and how active suspensions react. So there is no power change, just direction change.
Keep in mind the delay in throttle seems to be there also on release, so its not just for power application.
Keep in mind the delay in throttle seems to be there also on release, so its not just for power application.
I’m excited for you... I till have 3 months to go so enjoy!!!
What more reason do you need?- I want to replace my Audi (winter car) and my Bolt (electric daily car) with one car (garage space, really want an AWD snow capable electric car and.....
Buy it because you want to. Or don't. No one can enjoy the car for you. There's no point in them justifying your choice.
Based on our results of the average age of an IPace owner, I sort of wonder if the delay was programmed in due to them knowing it was aimed at an older crowd.
I think the i-Pace is overall the best car money can buy right now.
Sure sometimes the PC stuff is a little quirky but whatever.
Sure sometimes the PC stuff is a little quirky but whatever.
There's always something to be disappointed in with any car. The tradeoffs of the ipace are easy to deal with. The slight throttle delay? Nit picking. It's a GT, not a race car.
I wanna be comfortable and fast while looking good. I wanna park easily and slink down a narrow road.
What's the alternative? The Model 3 performance is the only EV that feels similarly nimble, and it's not comfortable or good looking. The Model X is a boat and the S, also a boat, is meh in so many ways.
So you could always go for a Cayenne, but those are massively expensive when optioned nicely. A Q5? Yaaaawn!
Really, the closest car I can think of is the AMG GLE 43. Similar packaging. Similar price. Maybe nicer luxury. Not as pretty. Not as fast. Not an EV. Plus you wanna wait for the 2020 model to get magic ride or whatever it's called. There's the AMD 63 which is faster, but that's way more money and still not an EV. In day to day driving, the Jag will be much faster.
So you're kinda ******. You have to get the I-Pace.
I wanna be comfortable and fast while looking good. I wanna park easily and slink down a narrow road.
What's the alternative? The Model 3 performance is the only EV that feels similarly nimble, and it's not comfortable or good looking. The Model X is a boat and the S, also a boat, is meh in so many ways.
So you could always go for a Cayenne, but those are massively expensive when optioned nicely. A Q5? Yaaaawn!
Really, the closest car I can think of is the AMG GLE 43. Similar packaging. Similar price. Maybe nicer luxury. Not as pretty. Not as fast. Not an EV. Plus you wanna wait for the 2020 model to get magic ride or whatever it's called. There's the AMD 63 which is faster, but that's way more money and still not an EV. In day to day driving, the Jag will be much faster.
So you're kinda ******. You have to get the I-Pace.
Just won another award, too. https://globenewswire.com/news-rele...-Best-of-the-Year-Unveiled-Jaguar-I-PACE.html
Check out the I-Pace Wikipedia page with all its awards. Show me a car that won that many worldwide awards upon introduction and then failed?
Check out the I-Pace Wikipedia page with all its awards. Show me a car that won that many worldwide awards upon introduction and then failed?
I've said this in another thread but in a similar size "SUV" if I didn't want an EV, I would have gotten the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio. I've never driven anything quite like it. It's silly fun.
It also just won the MotorWeek car of the year:
https://globenewswire.com/news-rele...-Best-of-the-Year-Unveiled-Jaguar-I-PACE.html
Definitely in no way comparing this to other ICE "luxury" vehicles, the Audi I referred to was the e-tron coming this summer. Honestly I am a small car guy, my ideal car would be a sedan/small all wheel drive electric for all around driving. So the I Pace is very close to that mark.
dtgsrq: you are absolutely right, I mean when a "British" car wins the German car of the year it has to give you a pause.
sgtpeper: I looked at that one, but I already have the 4C convertible so it fill my "Alfa" quotient! And boy after using the Alfa "infotainment" I would NEVER complain about the Jaguar!
Ok I think I am passed my "wedding night" jitters! Thank you all so far for the feedback, patient or not, its all helpful.
https://globenewswire.com/news-rele...-Best-of-the-Year-Unveiled-Jaguar-I-PACE.html
Definitely in no way comparing this to other ICE "luxury" vehicles, the Audi I referred to was the e-tron coming this summer. Honestly I am a small car guy, my ideal car would be a sedan/small all wheel drive electric for all around driving. So the I Pace is very close to that mark.
dtgsrq: you are absolutely right, I mean when a "British" car wins the German car of the year it has to give you a pause.
sgtpeper: I looked at that one, but I already have the 4C convertible so it fill my "Alfa" quotient! And boy after using the Alfa "infotainment" I would NEVER complain about the Jaguar!
Ok I think I am passed my "wedding night" jitters! Thank you all so far for the feedback, patient or not, its all helpful.
Photos of your new bride will be expected.Ok I think I am passed my "wedding night" jitters! Thank you all so far for the feedback, patient or not, its all helpful.
Where do you live?I already have the 4C convertible
Why do you ask? Near DC.Where do you live?
Well fun continues, the Jaguar inventory now lists what I am pretty sure is my car allocated to the dealer. Yet I am not getting any call, and left a message waiting for an answer. It seems a bit silly really.
I am thinking I may apply for a job as a salesman in the dealer, return my own call, sell the car to myself and collect the commission. I know more about the car than the dealer, I would most likely return my call in a timely manner and make a few bucks to boot.
Seems like a solid plan.
Because I want a ride in the alfa!Why do you ask? Near DC.
Bring ear plugs...big honking industrial grade earplugs...Because I want a ride in the alfa!
Get used to knowing more than the dealer about the I-Pace. My guess is 80% of those on this forum already do, and the top 10% would probably be overqualified to train the salesforce at any dealership. Keep asking questions, reading the press releases and this forum, and you'll be an expert even before your car arrives.Why do you ask? Near DC.
I am thinking I may apply for a job as a salesman in the dealer, return my own call, sell the car to myself and collect the commission. I know more about the car than the dealer, I would most likely return my call in a timely manner and make a few bucks to boot.
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