Anyone got one, and if so what's it like in the real world? We went to have a look at the Jaecoo 7 & 5, and the Omodo 5 today just to be nosy and I have to say I'm not that struck on the boxy exterior of either brand.........but I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and level of tech and comfort of the interiors. Particularly of the Jaecoo 7 which apparently has topped the sales chart in the UK this past couple of months. And seeing as it's being compared against the Range Rover for size and spec in the automotive press, the cost is definitely in it's favour. Added to which they offer a 7 year warranty (like KIA), and very favourable finance rates. And I understand that it'll be slightly cheaper on insurance than my current car. Given that I could be tempted to change in the new year. But I'd like to hear of peoples experiences if they have any.
Ironically or spookily this now popped up on my Facebook feeds. Guess you will be ok as long as you dont have foxes anywhere. Cant believe they will not sell the hoses separately but I have heard similar stories about Chinese built vehicles.
I had that problem with my transit van , hoses eaten by foxes £800 to fix it . Left the van at work and cycled to and from work after that .
Well, IMO they look like a steel container with a wheel at each corner, absolutely awful to look at. It does seem to be something of a trend with current vehicle "design" and I use that particular word with caution! There so many other manufacturers who appear to have lost the plot. Bigger seems to be thought of the day and if the ability to drive massive boxes like these around where I live in rural Somerset is anything to go by, then owners of such machines need to take another driving test...........
Looks aside, seems that you get a lot for £30K? https://www.businesscar.co.uk/car-reviews/jaecoo-7-review/?cf-view
I was bored the other day Wiki says the name comes from some letters from the German, Jager (hunter) and coo, from the English word, cool. So they must believe their case to be cool hunters! Ironic that a fox defeats them
Same with my Subaru Legacy; little bar stewards did the brake hoses, £600 to convert it to HEL stainless steel hoses.
if you don't live too far from a dealership and a curtesy car is provided as part of the warranty deal. could be worth a punt. depreciation and what dealership/manufacturer would take it as a part x should you fancy a change later would be a factor for me also.
If you buy one then at the same time withdraw £25k in pound coins. Then spend a pleasant morning putting the pound coins down a nearby drain. This will prepare you for when it is time part-ex it for your next car.
Just make sure you drive one, we had a virtually brand new hire car recently for a week that looked fantastic inside and out. We paid extra for a 'premium' vehicle and it kind of fitted that description on looks, but it was one of the worst cars I've ever driven, including the old beaters I had when young and skint.
Daewoo. need i say more? ok, i will. chortle. they made a good car (based on vauxhalls) for a great price. nobody at the time would touch them as a trade in. went bust a few years later.
What the motor trade think Brands at higher risk Brands with low brand awareness: Companies like Leapmotor, with just 6% recognition despite a partnership with Stellantis, are vulnerable to being overshadowed by more established names. Companies relying on partnerships: Those that enter the market by partnering with existing dealer networks risk being dependent on the partner's infrastructure rather than building their own presence. This also means they may lack the control and resources to adapt if the partnership ends. Brands with unclear market positioning: A large number of brands entering the market simultaneously, such as Omoda, Jaecoo, NIO, GWM, and others, can create confusion for consumers and dilute each brand's individual efforts to gain market share. Smaller, less-known brands: The market is expected to see consolidation, with smaller, newer brands likely to be acquired or exit the market if they cannot reach significant production volumes and build a strong brand identity.
Aren't Omoda and Jaecoo built by the same Chinese Company that builds Jaguar Range Rover in China in partnership with Tata?
watched a thing on YT the other day, there are simply no spares in the UK, and cars are being recalled indefinitely and the courtesy car being cheap vauxhall £25k for a 'range rover' its too good to be true, lucky too be worth half that in 2 years
My motorcycle mechanic is always complaining about Chinese bikes which have effectively been rendered unrepairable by unavailability of parts cluttering up his workshop
