Some information out there that may or may not be true, your thoughts?
This is what I think.... fact/fiction/on the fence
1. It is indestructable. Fiction - I don't think IA ever said this.
2. It is a tank. Fiction - a tank is something else
3. It is just a BMW - Fiction - some parts including the engine and controls have been supplied by BMW though
4. It's a rip off Defender - Fact, although arguably much better
5. Only an Ineos agent can service it. Fiction. But only an Ineos agent can reset the service reminder.
6. Workshop manuals are available. Fiction, although they have been promised.
7. It is expensive. On the fence. Compared to many vehicles it is more expensive, although you would struggle to find a similarly specified vehicle for less.
8. Flying spanners. Fiction. IA claim on their websites that they will fly technicians to you if needed. I can see no evidence that this is available.
9. It was designed for the UK market. Fiction. Development and testing seems to have been very continental Europe focused.
10. Servicing and parts at Ineos agents are expensive. Fact.
11. It can go anywhere. Fiction.
12. Any BMW workshop can repair or service. Fiction. Many will, but some will absolutely refuse to touch it.
13. It is better/worse than a Jeep/Toyota/Land Rover/G Wagen. On the fence. Everybody has their own idea of what makes a vehicle better or best.
14. Ineos Automotive are in trouble and will sell the company to BMW. Fiction. they are not in trouble. Speculation only that BMW would buy IA which is only founded on heresay.
15. Ineos customer service is poor. On the fence. They fully entrust customer service to agents/franchised dealers. Some are good, some bad, some so-so.
16. 24 hour parts availability. Fiction. I am not sure that IA claim this, but it certainly isn't true.
17. Dealer network is sparse. Fact. If you are remote from your nearest dealer then warranty work is a definite challenge.
This is what I think.... fact/fiction/on the fence
1. It is indestructable. Fiction - I don't think IA ever said this.
2. It is a tank. Fiction - a tank is something else
3. It is just a BMW - Fiction - some parts including the engine and controls have been supplied by BMW though
4. It's a rip off Defender - Fact, although arguably much better
5. Only an Ineos agent can service it. Fiction. But only an Ineos agent can reset the service reminder.
6. Workshop manuals are available. Fiction, although they have been promised.
7. It is expensive. On the fence. Compared to many vehicles it is more expensive, although you would struggle to find a similarly specified vehicle for less.
8. Flying spanners. Fiction. IA claim on their websites that they will fly technicians to you if needed. I can see no evidence that this is available.
9. It was designed for the UK market. Fiction. Development and testing seems to have been very continental Europe focused.
10. Servicing and parts at Ineos agents are expensive. Fact.
11. It can go anywhere. Fiction.
12. Any BMW workshop can repair or service. Fiction. Many will, but some will absolutely refuse to touch it.
13. It is better/worse than a Jeep/Toyota/Land Rover/G Wagen. On the fence. Everybody has their own idea of what makes a vehicle better or best.
14. Ineos Automotive are in trouble and will sell the company to BMW. Fiction. they are not in trouble. Speculation only that BMW would buy IA which is only founded on heresay.
15. Ineos customer service is poor. On the fence. They fully entrust customer service to agents/franchised dealers. Some are good, some bad, some so-so.
16. 24 hour parts availability. Fiction. I am not sure that IA claim this, but it certainly isn't true.
17. Dealer network is sparse. Fact. If you are remote from your nearest dealer then warranty work is a definite challenge.
