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Interesting. $80K+ Luxury work vehicles is clearly a new market. I was thinking that the mid weight dualcab market was booming because of affordability and that Defenders were the most affordable heavy duty option.
(The economy must be looking pretty good. Certainly no business tax cuts required!).
My 130 was $65K with no tray, a custom tray will add $4 - 5K from there. There seem to be plenty of dual cab cruisers around as well and you don't get much change from $80K from them. Ranger Wildtrack is also around $65 - 68K
The Iveco Daily is around $85K as well.
The NP Navara is about $10K cheaper but does not have the capacity or space of the other two.
I'd say that the going price for a heavy Duty dual cab is around the $70 - 80K price range
Regards,
Tote
When I was looking for something to replace my PUMA, in more of a ute style, this was about the only thing that got my pulse racing a little bit.
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...016/06/809.jpg
Settled for a Ford Ranger due to $$ and the 'reliability factor' of an IVECO, but if you were looking for something hard-core I can't think of anything else with the same capability.
I'd say that a number of people who would have bought a new Defender as a workhorse, would consider one of these.
Thanks for that info.Quote:
Originally Posted by spudboy
Seems the Ranger will get the nod over the other offerings at this stage.
..and yes definitely agree that motor box combo is nice and would be a very nice conversion for a Defender.
Shopping with the boy has been an experience.
IMO the Ranger is the most appealing (NB* appealing not necessarily best) out of the offerings and...if it came with discs and coils- I probably wouldn't choose the Defender over it.
I keep looking at all my mods on the Defender and most are tech upgrades and comfort features ie auto, power options, seating. The rest is just the usual accessories tossed on any make.
I figure if that's my minimum spec on an old project Defender, then it has to translate to that and more for most others on anything new.
I think the concept of a work vehicle has changed for the most part, with utes being more about an urban tough/cool accessory than a "no nonsense" tool.
I like the facelift on the Iveco...mmm
Glad I got my HD 2014 Defender for $50K then.
Most mid duty dual cabs are $35-40K. 70 series cruisers have always been a rip off.
Had the pleasure of sitting my arse in a 3500 Laramie... what a beast. I don't think there's a chair in my entire house that is nearly as comfortable as the captains chair in that vehicle...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tote
Not to mention the big displacement cummins diesel. Dat sound...
The RAM Laramie is the most ridiculous looking vehicle, and not comparable with a Defender whatsoever. Nor is the IVECO. Both are simply massive.
The ram and every other full size utility (pick up truck) are fit for purpose.
And for this reason, I'm actually happy to know that these vehicles are getting imported.
I think they look sexy, not ridiculous.
Its not as spartan as a 130... and carrys tows a lot more for a much higher price... but then again, who's complaining if they see the value in spending an extra 40K to get a entirely suitable vehicle for long distance, heavy towing.
If I had my way, every grey nomad would have one so they can actually keep to the speed limit :D
But Ram=BIG dollars does it not?....$100K+?....Defender should not be considered in that class.
If the "New" Defender is to be in that price range, then I would suggest that a very impressive vehicle would be the result.
Pickles.