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      11-06-2017, 05:56 AM   #23
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FWIW, I thought about the new X3 to replace our F31 (I know, wagon to crossover, sacrilege), but I test drove a Macan GTS first and it was lights out for the competition. The few head to heads between it and the F Pace put the Porsche ahead by a few subjective points too. I still think the technology in the X3 beats all of them, and I'm sure the B58 with a piggyback will smoke, but there's no way it's going to beat the GTS in driving feel. And I feel like the F Pace edges the X3 out slightly too. That said, I've only had passenger seat time in the F Pace, and I haven't spent any time in the new X3 yet, so ymmv.
You drove the X3 M40i as a comparison? Would be interested to get further thoughts.
No, unfortunately. I haven't had any seat time yet.
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      11-07-2017, 06:50 AM   #24
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my wife went to see the M40i and she liked it. she thought the f pace was a little tighter but not by much. I'm going to try to go to the dealership tonight. Right now, leaning towards M40i for the following reasons

BMW slightly cheaper 66k v. approx 68 (invoice of F pace S)
M40i is a little smaller so it might be better suited for my wife who is a bad driver
CarPlay
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still not convinced that BMW will be more reliable, first year run BMW v. second year run Jag.
So in picking up my M40i yesterday, I was reminded of the fact that Jaguar has a much better warranty now than BMW. They include ALL regular maintenance for first FIVE years, vs BMW including only the oil changes for the first 3 years. Upgrading the BMW to similar coverage was going to cost several thousand dollars, so I passed. (Hopefully not a mistake!)
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      11-30-2018, 10:52 AM   #25
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New post to old thread...

Though I had looked at the F-Pace, one drive in the X3 M40i and I was sold. So here’s a comparison that I had not seen before:

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      11-30-2018, 11:27 AM   #26
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Though I had looked at the F-Pace, one drive in the X3 M40i and I was sold. So here's a comparison that I had not seen before:

Thanks! I also saw this yesterday on YouTube. Nice video of how both cars sounded and performed.
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I was actually dead set on an F Pace for a while. The problem for me is the interior/infotainment and the fact that it has to be spec'd to the gills to look nice. I still like the Jag, but the more I look at the X3 M40i, the less I like the F Pace.
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I was actually dead set on an F Pace for a while. The problem for me is the interior/infotainment and the fact that it has to be spec'd to the gills to look nice. I still like the Jag, but the more I look at the X3 M40i, the less I like the F Pace.
Do a test drive on the M40i and you will probably be sold on the spot (it worked for me)!
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      11-30-2018, 11:45 AM   #29
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I wanted to like the F-pace, but the cheap quality interior put me off which is lower than the current X3. I haven’t Even mentioned The reliability issues it currently has.
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I was actually dead set on an F Pace for a while. The problem for me is the interior/infotainment and the fact that it has to be spec'd to the gills to look nice. I still like the Jag, but the more I look at the X3 M40i, the less I like the F Pace.
Exactly where I was too. Loved the exterior of the Jag but the interior felt cheap and the tech a couple of generations behind.
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We tried the F Pace and the quality is just terrible... Ownership by Ford is really showing... It was okay to drive but the quality of the interior was one of out top concerns... Literally felt like a Power Wheels toy where everything was plastic with sharp edges and terrible fit...
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Do a test drive on the M40i and you will probably be sold on the spot (it worked for me)!
I'm definitely hoping thats the case for my wife too (though she's really only interested in the stereo and aesthetics). I've already been talking to dealerships and will be test driving mid December when I'm back in the States.
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We tried the F Pace and the quality is just terrible... Ownership by Ford is really showing... It was okay to drive but the quality of the interior was one of out top concerns... Literally felt like a Power Wheels toy where everything was plastic with sharp edges and terrible fit...
Ford sold Jaguar/Land Rover 10 years ago!!
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I followed the F-Pace forum for a few months, and there were a lot of buy backs by Jag because of electrical issues. They look good, but looks only go so far.
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I followed the F-Pace forum for a few months, and there were a lot of buy backs by Jag because of electrical issues. They look good, but looks only go so far.
Friend of mine works for Audi. I asked what he thought about the F Pace. His response was, we're getting a lot of those as trade-ins. I asked why, he said he didn't know. Take it for what it's worth.
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We tried the F Pace and the quality is just terrible... Ownership by Ford is really showing... It was okay to drive but the quality of the interior was one of out top concerns... Literally felt like a Power Wheels toy where everything was plastic with sharp edges and terrible fit...
Ford sold Jaguar/Land Rover 10 years ago!!
Owned by the Indian Tata since then!
Ownership had changed, reliability stayed the same :
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