Merry Xmas mgs5

[asti1488]

Hi recent member here , MGs5 on order expected late dec early Jan
Beginning to read lots of electronic issues with this model, parasitic battery drains, boot not opening , car not opening, car not closing
Car not charging , dealer issues, etc etc
As it’s Xmas and I’m thinking have I made a big mistake ….. are there any nice happy stories about what a lovely car this is and how it’s the best thing you have ever owned just to take away the dread…

 

[salty]

Yep, plenty of Happy owners on here.

 

[Alb]

I'm absolutely delighted with my car.

 

[Ian Key]

I had the MG4 previously and changed it for the MGS5 and I'm loving it.

Remember people with problems make sure everyone knows about it where as those that are happy with the car say very little.

 

[Guinea Pig]

Until that one thread about parasitic battery drain, there were very few threads/people having any issues at all.

 

[asti1488]

Cheers for the replies ,feeling slightly better!

 

[emmrecs]

I've had mine just over 2 weeks; still "finding my way around it" (settings, menus etc.) but so far, I'm delighted with it. I previously owned an MG5 PFL and this is really a whole step up.

 

[MG Clive]

I'm sure you'll find many more people who are happy, than unhappy with the MGS5, and as Ian said earlier, people who have a problem are far more likely to mention it, than those who happily drive around problem-free.

 

[stevedee]

Only had ours around 4 weeks, but we already love it.
I think it takes a little while to get used to that steering wheel!

 

[Jazzyboy]

Had mine since October and so far it's brilliant. Just remember you are basically driving a computer on wheels and we know sometimes it needs Ctrl Alt and delete

 

[Weeble]

Only had ours around 4 weeks, but we already love it.
I think it takes a little while to get used to that steering wheel!

Same here, i wasn't convinced about the steering wheel when I had a test drive, but after 5 months of ownership it now feels very natural. In fact I find that the steering is generally one of the aspects I like most about the car. It has a very tight turning circle and, for me, the turning ratio is spot on.

Yes, there are aspects of the software that can sometimes be flaky. But, to be honest I have most things turned off via MG Pilot so I don't suffer too many unwanted distractions.

My three main complaints are:
1. The DAB radio is absolute crap.
2. I would have liked the inclusion of front parking sensors.
3. I dislike the location of the usb ports under the centre arm rest.

My main likes are:
1. Steering, as above.
2. Performance, even in Normal mode.
3. 360 deg camera.... also had it in previous 2 Volvos but I think MG implementation is better.
4. OPD. Regen is spot on in my opinion and I never use anything else.
5. The rattle inside the front door (re my very early post on here) has now gone

To the original poster... don't be put off, it's a very nice, good value car.