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Both are too small for an MG5.Can you confirm the size of the tyre on the spare? Is it 125/90R15 or 125/70R16?
Both are too small for an MG5.Can you confirm the size of the tyre on the spare? Is it 125/90R15 or 125/70R16?
You might have it by now but if not it’s worth the wait. A superb drive, smooth as the proverbial baby’s bum. Packs a punch in acceleration terms. It’s a cold part of the year so don’t expect major mileage per charge but it’s a well put together car. Mine is Hampstead grey which looks premium, when clean, and I’d put it alongside any Audi or Beamer any day.Last week I pushed the button on ordering the new MG5 LR in Hampstead Grey and yesterday got confirmation back from the dealer of expected delivery date around 30 April next year. Which I guess in the context of things isnt to long to wait?
The family and I have test driven quite a few EV's these last few months starting with the Kona (absolutely loved it but couldn't get ahold of one for love nor money), the Peugeot 2008 (meh), Renault Megane (liked it more than we loved it), MG4 (LOVED it buuuuuut no roof bars which is an absolute must for us), Polestar 2 (LOVED IT but too pricey), Audi Q4 etron 40 (how can you sell a car that doesnt exist anywhere in the universe?), BMW iX (REALLY loved it but need to win lotto for this one!) and so on....but settled on the MG5 as just being practical for what we needed
As we have bikes and kayaks and dogs we needed something with a bit of size and practicality and something that didnt cost the earth, especially with the coming tax changes (no doubt followed by more tax changes we dont know about BUUUUUT we all know taxes are the crack cocaine of Governments everywhere!).
We also predominately travel local (school run) and maybe 50 mile round trip drive once a month with a very occasional once every 3-4 months trip to Norfolk and the like. so the MG5 just seemed...practical...for our needsNot a flashy badge (which really would have been the only reason I would have ordered Audi, BMW or Polestar).
As its through work I couldn't quite bring myself to a 4 year lease and instead chose a 3 year lease on the thinking that after 2 years I can kick the tyres on something slightly more upmarket, assuming a 12 month lead time, and enjoy something a little more refined in to my retirement
But yeah, looking forward to seeing how we go with our very first electric car. Fingers crossed delivery is April and not some time in August!!![]()
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Car was delivered this morning ??
Have been for a short drive in to town to do some shopping but man, those breaks are quite grabby ??
I’ve set up the mg smart app. Have installed my Ohme charger app and will finish digging out the front law this afternoon so I can get the car near the charger cable ?
Only thing left to do is to whine to the work car people about a car being delivered that wasn’t fully charged (if one doesn’t complain things like this never change) ?
I can confirm same story from my leasing company (not Vanarsme). Mg5 face-lift due delivery this Thursday but contacted and told may be delayed due to MG servers down unable to register vehicles. They hope back up tomorrow. Also spoke to a local dealer who confirmed.?Had a text massage from dealer today about our Vanarama MGZS which was due delivery on Friday.
Text said something about them not being able to register the car, Thought they were pulling a fast one or something, But is this actually a thing.
Oops genuine typo on Vanarame, but it did look funny.?I can confirm same story from my leasing company (not Vanarsme). Mg5 face-lift due delivery this Thursday but contacted and told may be delayed due to MG servers down unable to register vehicles. They hope back up tomorrow. Also spoke to a local dealer who confirmed.?
Cheers for that, Wife had the right hump after waiting since November 21, She was well up for going hammer and tongs on the phone tomorrow.I can confirm same story from my leasing company (not Vanarsme). Mg5 face-lift due delivery this Thursday but contacted and told may be delayed due to MG servers down unable to register vehicles. They hope back up tomorrow. Also spoke to a local dealer who confirmed.?
Now had telephone and email confirmation of the situation with MG. As soon as I get confirmation of a resolution I will let you know.?Cheers for that, Wife had the right hump after waiting since November 21, She was well up for going hammer and tongs on the phone tomorrow.