I currently have a Jaguar iPace SE on order (Ceasium Blue, Oyster Grey with Panoramic roof as an option) and am excited about it arriving.
A good looking car, premium interior, EV capability that works for my lifestyle, and great performance.
I looked at the Model S at the time of ordering and discounted on affordability terms and didn’t consider the Model 3 due to the stories of huge waiting lists and I have a need for a car in September due to the end of my current lease.
A week ago my lease company sent out a general email promoting the Model 3 lease deals and I was surprised by the availability timescales (August / September) and am now considering changing the order (which I can do for a £289 administration fee).
My current view is as follows:
Advantages of the Model 3 are: performance (looking at the Performance model), range, charging infrastructure, technology and price (works out about £2500 cheaper over the lease term).
Disadvantages of the model 3: boot practicality (small saloon opening), interior build quality (plastics etc are less premium), looks (a matter of opinion but its not that striking - nowhere as nice the S), and the minimalist interior (no display behind the wheel etc) is something that I cannot love at the moment; and what could be a bit of fiddly interface (physical buttons do offer a easier eyes on the road control option IMO)
Advantages of the iPace: hatchback boot; interior material quality; more dealerships; and a more traditional modern car feel
Disadvantages of the iPace: charging infrastructure; technology is more traditional and wont update.
Finding the decision really difficult.
Ideally I would like the combination of the Jaguar looks and build quality, but the Tesla technological capability and performance / infrastructure.
The model 3 feels like a future sci-fi autonomous car that they didn’t want to put a steering wheel in - it feels less of a drivers car, in looks particularly. Performance is amazing, but can feel a bit soulless. And the boot opening is an annoyance (had a 4 series coupe previous and it looks worse than than that).
The Jaguar feels like a ‘drivers’ car and I think has more presence. I also think it will retain some exclusivity as I can see the Model 3 SR becoming the new ubiquitous company car replacing the BMW 320D.
Anyone else pondering the 2 cars / already pondered and made a decision? I get a sense that I will have FOMO with whatever decision I make.
A good looking car, premium interior, EV capability that works for my lifestyle, and great performance.
I looked at the Model S at the time of ordering and discounted on affordability terms and didn’t consider the Model 3 due to the stories of huge waiting lists and I have a need for a car in September due to the end of my current lease.
A week ago my lease company sent out a general email promoting the Model 3 lease deals and I was surprised by the availability timescales (August / September) and am now considering changing the order (which I can do for a £289 administration fee).
My current view is as follows:
Advantages of the Model 3 are: performance (looking at the Performance model), range, charging infrastructure, technology and price (works out about £2500 cheaper over the lease term).
Disadvantages of the model 3: boot practicality (small saloon opening), interior build quality (plastics etc are less premium), looks (a matter of opinion but its not that striking - nowhere as nice the S), and the minimalist interior (no display behind the wheel etc) is something that I cannot love at the moment; and what could be a bit of fiddly interface (physical buttons do offer a easier eyes on the road control option IMO)
Advantages of the iPace: hatchback boot; interior material quality; more dealerships; and a more traditional modern car feel
Disadvantages of the iPace: charging infrastructure; technology is more traditional and wont update.
Finding the decision really difficult.
Ideally I would like the combination of the Jaguar looks and build quality, but the Tesla technological capability and performance / infrastructure.
The model 3 feels like a future sci-fi autonomous car that they didn’t want to put a steering wheel in - it feels less of a drivers car, in looks particularly. Performance is amazing, but can feel a bit soulless. And the boot opening is an annoyance (had a 4 series coupe previous and it looks worse than than that).
The Jaguar feels like a ‘drivers’ car and I think has more presence. I also think it will retain some exclusivity as I can see the Model 3 SR becoming the new ubiquitous company car replacing the BMW 320D.
Anyone else pondering the 2 cars / already pondered and made a decision? I get a sense that I will have FOMO with whatever decision I make.