Looking to buy a used 2022 (pre-facelift) MG5 LR

[charlie bravo]

Hey everyone, my first post here. Looking to join the MG club.
I'm based in Scotland and we're seriously considering getting the MG5 LR with the interest free gov loan on used EVs.

Test drove the MG5 and we liked it! it's super practical for the dog and the occasional camping trip.

The MG dealer was unsure when I asked them about the roof load limit. We have a textbox lite that we use for camping. I'm presuming (based on the more recent posts on the forums), the 22 or 72 plate MG5 EV (pre-facelift) has a 75kg limit?

We haven't bought one yet, just waiting on the loan to go through, hopefully in the next 2-3 weeks!
Found a few <100 miles MG5 EV from various dealers, I'm not sure if home energy scotland would accept the "pre-reg" cars, will need to check.

Is there anything we should look out for when purchasing a used MG5? I'm not sure what accessories come standard with the car?

We didn't get to test parking into the bay during our test drive, but I later found out that they dont' come with parking sensors? is this right?

Hi l have for sale, MG5LR 22 reg, 7200 miles
Excellent Condition, l payed the extra to have a ceramic protection inside and out,
I am looking for £26250
Please reply
Mick

 

[charlie bravo]

Hi l have for sale, MG5LR 22 reg, 7200 miles
Excellent Condition, l payed the extra to have a ceramic protection inside and out,
I am looking for £26250
Please reply
Mick

Sorry it is Exclusive in metallic grey

 

[shiv]

Hi l have for sale, MG5LR 22 reg, 7200 miles
Excellent Condition, l payed the extra to have a ceramic protection inside and out,
I am looking for £26250
Please reply
Mick

Hi, I would consider but unfortunately the loan is only available through certain dealers

 

[shiv]

Mine is the 22 LR and it has both parking sensors and camera. Just about everything comes as standard.

Out of interest, did you get an aftermarket front parking sensor?

 

[shiv]

If you can charge at home and restrict your public charging to relatively reliable tethered charge points (e.g. Instavolt, Osprey, Fastned, some Gridserve, Charge Scotland etc.,) you almost don't need a Type 2 cable and, unless it's included, I would consider spending the money on an MG spare wheel kit instead. It's a space saver wheel but better imo to the gunk that is included. I've ditched the polystyrene holder for the gunk and pump, but kept these items in the side netting in the boot. Best of both worlds. I know that you're in Scotland, but it may still be worth considering window tints to avoid meltdown in the summer Roof Rack takes up to 75kgs.

Ah yep, we're getting the Ohme Home Pro installed. It's tethered, which is handy. The car doesn't come with a type 2 but does come with a granny charger.

Yeah we're getting the window tints, one of the dealer stock had tinted windows and they looked great.

 

[Edoc16]

We had a VW caddy max diesel trading it in for the MG5 LR which cost us £32,000 straight from the factory. The cost of electric is shocking going up far more than diesel. After 5 months the car has lost £7,000 and, looking again at the VW caddy max “petrol”, there is a one year wait from the factory. Looks like we are stuck with our 22 plate for at least another 2 years. Nice car. No space. Fast. But not economical.

1. 32k seems a bit high, my LR is the same age but paid a lot less.
2. dont understand the "electric going up faster than diesel" - a good app will guide you to the best charging price at "the electric pumps".
3. 7k loss ? - the internet told me I was losing very little since buying the LR
4. space wise -dont know what your trying to fit in the boot but its one of the biggest boot spaces in its class.
5. "Not economical" ! maybe a change in driving style would help.
6. I wont mention VW dieselgate !

just sit back and enjoy the electic experience...

 

[Edoc16]

Total delight of a car to drive, especially on A and B roads. We had an early ZS as our first EV and loved it. But we like the estate type vehicle and find the long range 5 gives an easy 200 plus with a decent reserve. Good choice of car. We took a part loan to cover the extra after getting a grand p/ex deal from Frasers in Falkirk. Got a Granny charger which we carry along with an extension lead. I bought a factory space saver spare as I once tore a tyre to shreds on a sharp rock on an unsurfaced bit of road with my Citroen Berlingo. So leave the repair gunk and tyre pump in the garage. A type 2 cable was supplied with the car and I keep it coiled up on the cover under the bonnet- I use it often and find that’s by far the handiest way to carry it.
I carry a wee plug in emergency charger under the passenger seat in case the 11 volt battery is depleted inadvertently (only did this once but it was a pain so took steps to cure that possibility)
The ubiquitous ten mil spanner famous for a million mentions in these pages is of course present and correct!
I prefer to use Waze sat nav off my iPhone ported through to the car’s screen as it’s quicker to set.
The tri- coat red paint looks good even after a few weeks without a wash but I crept up on the poor thing with the pressure washer today and found the beautiful red paint still pops when clean. And I really like the fifteen spoke alloy wheels.
We’ve had the car about thirteen months and covered almost 12500 miles and found the last 12 months have cost us nearly £150 in the sparky fuel !!
Enjoy!

Arch, you should get a job in marketing for MG ! but fully agree with all you said

 

[charlie bravo]

Hi, I would consider but unfortunately the loan is only available through certain dealers

Ok thanks for getting back to me, l am going to get mg4 Trophy about 22nd December from Vic Young South Shields Tyne and Wear, l don’t know if any good to you, they have offered me a trade in price, But obviously would like more. Just a thought