Thread: Lusting after a new Defender

Hi and welcome sid.

I too had a corporate deal which was the icing on the cake.

Addressing your first question the only thing I can say is that your lust can only be satsified by buying one.

So it is probably pointless reading this:

thinking about buying a new defender - but still have some questions

or this:

Puma Positives & Negatives

As for model year Mine is an 09 MY albeit that it was built in May 08. It was ordered end of March 08 and arrived in August 08. I don't know if the 10MY is on the production lines yet.

The future of the current Defender is clouded in speculation but it will be challenged by new european regulations to be introduced in 2012.

Ordered mine in January. It was built in March and arrived recently. I will be picking it up next Tuesday.

When I ordered mine they (Adelaide) said there was none in the country so I would have to wait. As it turned out that worked well for me since I was away for much of that time.

Originally Posted by one_iota

Hi and welcome sid.

I too had a corporate deal which was the icing on the cake.

Addressing your first question the only thing I can say is that your lust can only be satsified by buying one.

So it is probably pointless reading this:

thinking about buying a new defender - but still have some questions

or this:

Puma Positives & Negatives

As for model year Mine is an 09 MY albeit that it was built in May 08. It was ordered end of March 08 and arrived in August 08. I don't know if the 10MY is on the production lines yet.

The future of the current Defender is clouded in speculation but it will be challenged by new european regulations to be introduced in 2012.

Thanks for that!

What was your experience like with the corporate program? Were the dealers pretty happy to look after you? I wasn't sure if they might be a bit less inclined to help out if you rock up and hit them with discounts off the bat? I
just need to ring them to see if they've got a demo model I can jump in to make sure I fit. I'm 6'4 and quite broad so wouldn't mind checking it out first. From comments I've read here I shouldn't have too much hassle though.

sid,

I have had to remind them that I'm on the corporate scheme when they produce a tax invoice for $600 odd that has to be ripped up and replaced with a $0 invoice!

The dealer who services it is paid regardless so doesn't really care. LRA picks up the bill.

The first time I'd ever driven a Defender was when I picked mine up. However I'd sat in a couple enough to know that I needed seat extension rails for my long pegs. These (the first of many accessories) arrived from the UK before the Defender did!

A Deender might be fine , but if I had my time again, I'd buy a 2006 Defender 110. In your situation, I guess that may not be possible, but I do recommend you do some research regarding the new vehicles - search "Puma" here on AULRO - then try a few of these threads - merely a sample...

Defender2 - View topic - Finally had enough

Defender2 - View topic - I've joined Puma problems posse - power steering fluid leak

Defender2 - View topic - Latest issue with the 110

Defender2 - View topic - Gear Selector Rattle

Defender2 - View topic - Yet more Trouble (Gear Box Related)

Unfortunately, I feel it is premature to say the Puma is all sorted out. Mine is rivalling the New York 'phone book
in terms of the number of entries; entries, all under the general heading, "warranty issue - back to Austral motors".
As we speak - it sits in the carport - leaking steering fluid everywhere and when I dare drive it - emitting a loud clunk from it's
2nd rooted front Uni joint. I'll be interested to see how the new ones are fairing once they are 3 years old - well, I hope, hope being
the operative word.

For better or worse I've bought a new 130 on the corporate program I've had an issue but has not been the cars fault but carelessnes however I love there looks. I think they will be changed forever in 2012 for the worse eg they will become softer. I bought mulgo seat extensions but really the car is comfy.

I'm happy I bought mine.....last of the true 4x4's. I've also spoken to some 130 owners who have not had a single issue. I think you will buy it......once your in this forum your gone, go and sign up your wasting time

Originally Posted by pc3

For better or worse I've bought a new 130 on the corporate program I've had an issue but has not been the cars fault but carelessnes however I love there looks. I think they will be changed forever in 2012 for the worse eg they will become softer. I bought mulgo seat extensions but really the car is comfy.

I'm happy I bought mine.....last of the true 4x4's. I've also spoken to some 130 owners who have not had a single issue. I think you will buy it......once your in this forum your gone, go and sign up your wasting time

Ha, you read my mind.
I want to get in there before they chenge the model as they look awesome and I'd love to still have the car in 10-15 years and see what's on the road then.

I'm sure for every problem car there are 20 others running footloose and facny free. Any idea how many are sold in Aust each year?

I think the fact that I spent last weekend trawling through Youtube looking for Defender videos might be a sign...

Originally Posted by Scallops

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I'll be interested to see how the new ones are fairing once they are 3 years old - well, I hope, hope being
the operative word.

Sadly, "hope springs eternal" for Defender tragics.