Thread: All discussions relating to the Defenders end of production

I talked to the dealer here in Hamilton, NZ yesterday. They too said that they are allowed 1 per month.

Kerry

Haven't read all this thread, so apologies if this has already been covered, but I recently read a media report which said only the 90 was stopping production in December 2015 and the 110 may continue until 2017.
Anyone know if that is true?

201215 last current defender rolls down the line,

Well, despite defender production ending in 2015, I don't see any increase in demand, or people trying to buy a Defender "while they can".
I was at our Dealer's this week, & they had a few 90s,...new, demo, & a used one,...unsold. Also had what is reported to be the last new 110 HCPU on the floor,..unsold.
Maybe this is just one reason why Defender's (current one anyway!) production is coming to an end,...demand is simply not there, except for enthusiasts?
Pickles.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

Well, despite defender production ending in 2015, I don't see any increase in demand, or people trying to buy a Defender "while they can".
I was at our Dealer's this week, & they had a few 90s,...new, demo, & a used one,...unsold. Also had what is reported to be the last new 110 HCPU on the floor,..unsold.
Maybe this is just one reason why Defender's (current one anyway!) production is coming to an end,...demand is simply not there, except for enthusiasts?
Pickles.

I think that is spot on. The defender is aimed at a niche market and the complete lack of promotion and advertising by Landrover on the product reflects this. I was told get in the 2nd hand market is drying up etc. But people will sell and buy the model as they have always done. In saying that I would like a new one, but just won't have the funds till next year, so the longer new models hang around the better

Originally Posted by one_iota

To be sure.

I had a twinge of nostalgia the other day and contemplated buying a Mini Moke. I had one in the 70's. After a bit of research I realised that I hadn't bargained on paying around $20,000 for one now so that twinge passed.

I suppose that when things move on then so should we.

Iota, you don't have to move on yet, There's still hope.

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Don.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

Well, despite defender production ending in 2015, I don't see any increase in demand, or people trying to buy a Defender "while they can".
I was at our Dealer's this week, & they had a few 90s,...new, demo, & a used one,...unsold. Also had what is reported to be the last new 110 HCPU on the floor,..unsold.
Maybe this is just one reason why Defender's (current one anyway!) production is coming to an end,...demand is simply not there, except for enthusiasts?
Pickles.

Depends where you are. We ordered a new 110 today from our local land rover dealership for delivery may 2015. While at the dealership two other people walked in and both went straight to the defender..

The good news is that my 2 year old son knows what "car" means.. he walks straight past all the other cars to a Defender 90
I know so far I am doing something right..

Hi Stewie, Congrats, did you manage yet to get a build date in 2015 for your 110. Ordered a 2015 build 90 six weeks ago in Queensland and still waiting for a build date. Cheers.....