[Darkhelmet]

Hi there! ;-)

More than three weeks ago I orderd the I-Pace - and since that day I didn't receive/hear nothing. No confirmation, no estimated delivery, total silence.

My questions to you guys:
- Did you experience the same after ordering the I-Pace?
- How does Jaguar normally react when you order an ICE-car?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Mark_T]

I imagine you are going to get some variations in procedure between regions.

Here in the UK, I have paid a deposit and the next communication I am expecting will be the notification to finalize my spec when they have a manufacturing slot ready for my order.

I am not expecting anything more precise than that at this point.

 

[Guest]

When I've brought ANY car new it's been like this :-

* Sales rep / dealership bends over backwards when you are interested and putting a deposit down.

* Then nothing .... for weeks/months (dependent on delivery times)

* With Jag I then got an ETA delivery date and a Cut-off date for changes.

* Then near the cut-off date I get the order form to check the spec / options.

* Then normally about a month before the ETA delivery date you'll get an update.

* Generally with Jag's cars built in the UK you'll get it roughly 2 weeks early as they like to over-estimate delivery so your are never disappointed - although there are always some that are late for various reasons.

Basically you'll here nothing unless they have something to tell you or need from you. While we as customers would like weekly or monthly updates or progress (even if that's still no ETA or news) ... the dealerships do not do this unless you request it.

Wit the I-Pace there is a new factory, a new car and platform, new power train, new motors, etc... but once you start to hear people being told ETA's etc... it won't be long until you hear something.

For now you know it's going to be at least a 4 month wait ... maybe 6 months ... so settle in for the ride! BTW I had a 5month wait for my F-Pace so I know the feeling!

 

[stuorguk]

I put down a £1000 deposit in January. (Southampton dealer)
I was asked in March for my order specification.
Nothing since then.

 

[GrantS]

I received this from my dealer this week, read what you like into the 1st and last paragraphs but tells you they are starting to get near cut-offs and firm dates...

 

[Mark_T]

Interesting that they would add the option, but I don't think it will change my choice, I prefer the Sports seats to the Performance version.

 

[Paul J.]

I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has seen/sat in both sets of seats what the pros/cons are of each. :?:

 

[catwoman]

I have tried out both designs. The static car at York had the Perfomance Seats, while the static tour car at Leeds had the standard Sports Seats. I really liked the sleek look of the Performance seats, they are slimmer looking in profile and suit the style of the car perfectly and were suprisingly supportive right up to behind the shoulderblades, with them having the integral headrest. I would ideally like to try them out for a driving session to check whether they might perhaps feel too firm for taking longer trips. Having said that, the Sports Seats are very good too; they felt very similar to the seats in my R-Sport F-Pace, which I am still perfectly happy with after almost two years. My conclusion, if money for options is no problem, then I'd invest in having the Performance Seats, but if I found I can't stretch to that then I would still be perfectly happy with the Sports seats.

 

[Paul J.]

Thanks catwoman.

 

[Paul J.]

I've read this about the seats :

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/987360797537001472

, which suggests that the headrest on the performance seats can intrude on taller drivers. Has anyone who is around 1.9m (6'2") tried the performance seats and can comment on their own experience? Ideally I would try them out in the dealership, but the car reaches mine on a day when I am away on business!

 

[Guest]

The Sports Seats (the 18 way one's) are some of the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in, with only the Merc's S Classes beating them for comfort.

With 18 way (inc lumber support) you'll easily get them into a tight hold for those corners.

Personally I'd save the cash and spend on other gadgets or "wants" than the performance seats - or you desperate for the good looks!

 

[Mark_T]

The other comment that I've seen, but have not been able to verify, is that there is less room under the Performance seats for rear passengers feet.

 

[Taxjag]

My dealer in Holland confirmed this morning the possibility for the performance seats for the FE. So I've changed my seats. In Geneva I've sat on both and found the performance seats better than the sport seats.

 

[ACB1]

@Taxjag: what is de update price in Holland for the Performance Seats?

 

[Taxjag]

792 euro's (VAT included)

 

[Mark_T]

That's about half the UK price for those seats...

 

[ACB1]

@Taxjag: bedankt! / Thanks! (exclusive VAT € 655). Is not that much. I will think about it. I don't have a date of production of my dealer yet (have a high 400 number received when I signed the order). I will ask the dealer for more information: production date and about the Performance Seats.

 

[ACB1]

@Mark_T: the price in the UK is different for the Performance. The price of the Full Leather option in Holland is more expensive than the UK. I can't explain the difference in that.

 

[Sparks]

The performance seats in the UK include heating and cooling,.

 

[Taxjag]

In Holland also heating and cooling in both seats.... I can't explain the price difference either. I'm just going to benefit from it