MG 4

What? Chassis bulges? I had not heard about this issue. Anyone on here experienced it?

the comparable Tesla Model3 is the Performance model (AWD, 3.3s for 0-100km/h), which is €54k. So about 10 grand more than the MG4 XPower.

I had a MG4 on order but had concerns about bootspace - bought a used Model 3 instead and the space is incredible compared to the MG

I paid €33,450 for the excite long-range with grey metallic paint. At the time, I looked at Tesla and the purchase cash price was over €10k more for a basic Model 3 in grey. I know the Tesla model 3 is not comparable, but I was looking for something within my budget and the MG4 hit the mark as it was cheaper than the used cars on the market at the time (January).

When I did the math, it worked out cheaper to buy a new MG4 than to buy a second-hand diesel for around €16k. I didn't bother with PCP as I could get a credit union loan at 5.5% - I'm hoping to pay it off early which I couldn't do with PCP. I'm taking delivery in July and really looking forward to getting my hands on it!

Except I'm not. I cancelled my MG4 order because of it and other issues.

Every single MG4 I looked at at the botom either at dealers's or outside in the wild, at least here around Galway, had the undertray bulge. Not a good thing.

And yes, you can see the motor protruding from it. I have a photo of it. Should I post it?

"Not an issue" is a laughable, I'm sorry. It's ridiculous to have this kind of defect. And this is not a new car, it's been going on in China since 2021, the SAIC have had a plenty of time to sort out bulges and all sorts of issues like that.

After grant.

Correct. It's indeed 40300 until 1st July when it might go up by 1500 as the grant reduces to 3500.

Let's see what Tesla do. They might not increase the price.

I'd rather a nice 2-3 year old car if my budget didn't allow new. My sister was looking at 3 year old Konas for €27-30k. It's a nice spec, power and range for the money.

Granted it's a smaller car so the Kona, MG4 and Model 3 all have different uses. For example I wouldn't fit my mountain bike in a Model 3 or Kona.

My biggest concern with a budget car would be the implementation of features. I drove an Opel and Peugeot extensively, all the spec on paper to match the likes of VW but then on the Opel you get stuff like the infotainment being tilted slightly upwards so it isn't visible in the sun or the Peugeot that has auto wipers that need to be manually switched on every time you get in the car and no sensitivity adjustment as they were too slow. I wouldn't trust newer versions of them with lane assist, park assist, ACC etc.

I'm seeing a few people on Reddit say they don't like the lane assist and ACC at all on the MG4, it sounds like they might not work as well as more expensive cars. Lots of phantom braking apparently and the lane assist overreacting.

Seems to be lots of MG4s being collected from dealers in the last week and over the next 2 weeks from what people are saying on Facebook and mgevs. Quite a few seem to have got theirs recently. There was definitely at least one boatload full of them that arrived at the end of June. Possibly a second too, given the amount of people getting theirs.

Another boat due at the end of July too.

When picking up the car, is there anything specifically to look out for on the MG, issue wise?

Yeah, Exclusive is just touching €39k - so now way Xpower will be €40, but possible mid 40s

There is 5 ships, now that could be UK as well.

Check that the 12v battery in the engine bay has had the terminals connected up. Apparently they are disconnected in transit on the ship, and some cars/dealers in the UK forgot to reconnect, which lead to the car seemingly being dead after about a week or so as the battery discharges, and doesn't get charged by the main motor.

Haven't seen mention of it with Irish ones, but worth a quick check when picking it up.