MG4 Should I get one? What’s the consensus from owners and those waiting?

[Deleted member 10041]

Mine was £200 fully refundable no questions asked

 

[Auto Surgeon]

Mine was £200 fully refundable no questions asked

Thanks, reckon I'll have to tap the dealer up for some clarification.

 

[siteguru]

Mine was £319 (because it suited the total price - left a nice round number balance) fully refundable. I paid it by credit card (for S75 protection should it be needed) and paid the balance on debit card.

 

[tsedge]

I paid £99 deposit (refundable).

 

[Oberoy]

I paid £500 refundable deposit. It's so easy to find an alternative and they is so little in the way of options anything else seems unreasonable.

 

[liberostelios]

I've ordered mine and besides being alarmed by certain issues, especially the serious ones (key problem, airbag and loss of power) I am still looking forward to having it. Unfortunately, there is simply no viable alternative for this money and I don't plan on spending my money on any ICE or hybrid. As said before, if you value you money right now, then you should go for either an MG or a Tesla (or maybe a Polestar), depending on your budget. Everything else seems extremely overpriced, to me.

That doesn't mean that it's not entirely understandable that many just don't want to bother with the anxiety of all the teething problem of a new car, especially one that seems more prone to issues than many others. Teslas did have similar issues, but they also get a much better attention by the manufacturer. For instance you know that a M3 will be getting upgrades and stuff to soften any minor issues, while an MG4 is unsure to even get a proper FOTA upgrade.

 

[Cocijo]

It would be nice if MG got to the point where customers purchased because it’s a great reliable car and not predominately because it’s cheap.
I’m guessing that most potential buyers will tolerate issues to a certain extend mainly because of the competitive pricing and lack of alternatives for this price, which I suppose makes sense.
Of course it is also a good car in many ways, perhaps let down for some by unnecessary issues.

 

[Deleted member 10041]

I've ordered mine and besides being alarmed by certain issues, especially the serious ones (key problem, airbag and loss of power) I am still looking forward to having it. Unfortunately, there is simply no viable alternative for this money and I don't plan on spending my money on any ICE or hybrid. As said before, if you value you money right now, then you should go for either an MG or a Tesla (or maybe a Polestar), depending on your budget. Everything else seems extremely overpriced, to me.

That doesn't mean that it's not entirely understandable that many just don't want to bother with the anxiety of all the teething problem of a new car, especially one that seems more prone to issues than many others. Teslas did have similar issues, but they also get a much better attention by the manufacturer. For instance you know that a M3 will be getting upgrades and stuff to soften any minor issues, while an MG4 is unsure to even get a proper FOTA upgrade.

I don't think you can just right off every other ev other than an MG or a Tesla, to say everything else is overpriced when a Tesla model 3 is now north of £48k is a bit of a leap.

There are loads of good EV's on the market from various manufacturers. As cocijo pointed out buying a car just because it's cheap is not the greatest recommendation, it's almost as if people are duty bound to put up with the issues because it's a "bargain"

 

[Smendon]

Mine was £200 refundable.

 

[horse7]

Has there been similar problems with the MG Mullan released in the Chinese market, from what I understand it's the same car maybe minus the nicer interior and heat pump?

 

[liberostelios]

I don't think you can just right off every other ev other than an MG or a Tesla, to say everything else is overpriced when a Tesla model 3 is now north of £48k is a bit of a leap.

There are loads of good EV's on the market from various manufacturers. As cocijo pointed out buying a car just because it's cheap is not the greatest recommendation, it's almost as if people are duty bound to put up with the issues because it's a "bargain"

I don't think the MG4 is cheap, it's just fairly priced while being a great car. If its competitors (ID.3, Cupra Born etc.) were also fairly priced they would have been at around the same price. Even then, I would have still found it hard to choose between them and I might have still gone for the MG4.

As for the Teslas, I see that their pricing is different in the UK, but in the Netherlands the Model Y costs 50k € (~43k £), which is cheaper than a maxed out Ioniq 5 or any other of its competitors (even cheaper than a maxed out ID.3). All this, while probably offering the most compelling package in terms of performance, range, tech and space.

Sure, people might have their own reasons to go for a specific car or choose to save 3-4k to go for a base Ioniq 5 instead of a Model Y, but this doesn't mean that they don't overpay for what they get.

 

[Deleted member 10041]

Unfortunately a model Y in the UK start about £51k I agree for £43 that is a great deal, we don't seem to get comparable pricing to Europe in the UK

 

[FiferMG4]

Unfortunately a model Y in the UK start about £51k I agree for £43 that is a great deal, we don't seem to get comparable pricing to Europe in the UK

Even taking into account cars have to be fitted for right hand drive here in the UK, that still seems like a ridiculous markup for us to pay. Leni, do you know what other factors result in the £8,000 price difference?

 

[liberostelios]

Even taking into account cars have to be fitted for right hand drive here in the UK, that still seems like a ridiculous markup for us to pay. Leni, do you know what other factors result in the £8,000 price difference?

Fwiw, it's also much more expensive in Germany (56k, as far as I can see).

 

[Deleted member 10041]

Even taking into account cars have to be fitted for right hand drive here in the UK, that still seems like a ridiculous markup for us to pay. Leni, do you know what other factors result in the £8,000 price difference?

No idea, other than a UK tax, only thing is maybe there are still big incentives to buy EV's in the Netherlands, maybe the poster can confirm that.
I think that's the case with the deal for the MG4 in Spain, there are still some good government incentives

 

[FiferMG4]

No idea, other than a UK tax, only thing is maybe there are still big incentives to buy EV's in the Netherlands, maybe the poster can confirm that.
I think that's the case with the deal for the MG4 in Spain, there are still some good government incentives

Yeah, that could be one of the factors. Unfortunately, I missed out on the EV government incentive.

 

[siteguru]

I recall @memo saying that there are incentives in Spain, but you have to jump through lots of hoops to get them ... and some don't come until 18 months later. (Pay now, hope for some refund later).

 

[memo]

I recall @memo saying that there are incentives in Spain, but you have to jump through lots of hoops to get them ... and some don't come until 18 months later. (Pay now, hope for some refund later).

Yes there is 4500 euros to buy an EV, a further 500 if you live in a village of less than 5000 people as I do. And 2500 if you scrap a diesel car of more than, I think 10 years. But yes it is paid to you when you declare your income tax for the next year. So could be 18 MTHS or so later

 

[memo]

Yes there is 4500 euros to buy an EV, a further 500 if you live in a village of less than 5000 people as I do. And 2500 if you scrap a diesel car of more than, I think 10 years. But yes it is paid to you when you declare your income tax for the next year. So could be 18 MTHS or so later

And further if you have been declared disabled of more than I believe 30% then here in Spain you only pay 4%Vat instead of the 21% normal, that on the top luxury model is like 5000 euros less as well.

 

[lfc958]

I have been dealing with FG Barnes who are not listed above, they are in Canterbury and are still listed as SEAT Dealers. I had a choice of Caffyns Ashford or FG Barnes, I went with FBG as my last 2 dealings with Caffyns Skoda which is just around the corner from MG has been awful.
Unfortunately our initial dealings with Caffyns MG Ashford started badly was told the trophy would be on display in the town just before release date of 1st October, made a special journey only to find they had 2 SE SR on display and had left the trophy at the dealership, popped to dealership to look at the Orange while showing a genuine interest walking round the car (would have like to seen the interior) no one from inside looked up to see us and asked if we were interested. Sale lost.
Popped over to FGB and the guy was very helpful, Although they did add ceramic coating to order despite being told I was getting done elsewhere, it was only when I asked that I found out this had been added. Do not hint at getting extras done elsewhere to a salesperson if the dealer will do.
That's my experience.