Yeh I noticed the local dealer has a number of Defenders in their yard. If you were happy with one of those, but wanted a few extras fitted, would they then make a completely new defender for you, or just install the extras to the one in the yard?
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Yeh I noticed the local dealer has a number of Defenders in their yard. If you were happy with one of those, but wanted a few extras fitted, would they then make a completely new defender for you, or just install the extras to the one in the yard?
No, not "dismissive", I love our "90", I love the fact it's an icon, I love everything about it, so I'm certainly "interested" in anything to do with Defender..that's why I'm the O.P.!!Quote:
Originally Posted by dullbird
It's not that I'm "dismissive", I'm simply saying there's a lot of, what appears to me to be, pure speculation,....I did ask the question,....."Has anyone/any Dealer seen anything official/in writing"?,.....my Dealer hasn't, nor has anyone else, that I'm aware of?
But, to be fair,...Yes,...your last para is correct!!
Cheers, Pickles.
It would depend upon what you wanted.Quote:
Originally Posted by specwarop
There are "options", some of which can only be fitted on line at the factory, and then there are "accessories" which can be installed by the Dealer.
So, if you saw a Dealer "stock" Defender, & what you wanted on it were simply accessories, you'd be OK, but if ya wanted options like heated/half leather seats etc, then you'd be out of luck.
Pickles.
If you don't believe what you read on the 'net why don't you pick up the phone and call Land Rover Australia: 1800 625 642Quote:
Originally Posted by Pickles2
Confirmation below from another LR dealer about the end of the current Defender.
Hey Steve,
Sorry have been on training this week.
Land Rover are actually planning to cease productionat the end of this year L it is a sad day and I have evenbought a Defender 90 because I don’t think I could live without one !
Please let me know if you would like to order one over the comingmonths, I would not leave it until past July
Guy Ewin
SalesConsultant
Lennock Landrover andJaguar
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They probably wont have any idea... They only got the 2014 defender specs / brochure on the LR Australia site yesterday (and I think the brochure is still the 13 one), when they have been building 2014 MY cars since November last year....Quote:
Originally Posted by OffTrack
Yep, you are right:Quote:
Originally Posted by Psimpson7
"Sorry, I don't know to be honest. You'd need to talk to a dealership" :angel:
So you guys are happy with buying a car that is about to go out of production? What consequences will that have on replacement parts and maintenance?
Also, what changed in the 2014 to warrant needing the new specs?
The way the colours seem to be specified.
As far as I can see Metallic paint for the 2013 MY included the roof and arches in that colour as the default.
In 2014 it appears they now specify the roof and arches separately to the main metallic colour. This is potentially giving me a headache as we ordered in November for blue with blue roof and arches. I specifically asked 'so that will have the body coloured roof and arches?' the dealer answered yes.
Bearing in mind the 2014My has been in production since Nov 13 and the documents appeared on the website yesterday...
Why the **** they would do that is beyond me.
I am currently awaiting an update from LR customer services in the UK to find out if the colours on my currently on the boat order are wrong.... If they are... argh!
As for it going out of production. That's why I bought one now!
I believe manufacturers are legally obliged to provide support in terms of parts and servicing for 7 years after the date of last production.Quote:
Originally Posted by specwarop