Thread: All discussions relating to the Defenders end of production

Originally Posted by MrLandy

So what's the consensus on a limited edition Defender being a good financial investment for the future?

Defenders have always held their value well and I think the limited editions will be no different. The Heritage 90 is the closest representation of the original HUE166, so will probably be the better choice for 'investment purposes'. I don't think we'll see any significant appreciation in values in the near term though.

To be honest, there are far better and easier ways to make money than buying and storing several tonnes of steel and aluminium though. I've got no problem with collectors, it's the people who have no interest in the product who only see a quick dollar to be made that I disagree with. No one around here falls into that category

Originally Posted by cuppabillytea

I was in the dealers recently looking at a Rangie for the Missus. The sales person told us that they had just sold a Defender to a 12 year old boy. It is to be kept in Moth Balls until he has a Licence.

Smart move if I had a son I would do exactly the same

Originally Posted by tonyf

For me, I would not pay for anything, more than I value it for myself. It would be nice if the Limited Editions held their value and justified the extra we are paying for them, but my intention is to keep the vehicle and pass it on to my grandson.

I few months ago my dealer told me that another interested party would pay $80,000 for my Heritage 90. Some of my friends felt that I should take it up. But I want that vehicle more than another that I could buy for $80,000 anyway.

You could buy a standard one for about $50k or so, add some accessories and still be better off.


I imagine they'll hold their value for a whole, then fall for maybe 20 years and then start to rise again because of rarity.

you could buy a year old one spend on it and still save $$$$$$$$.

I wonder if the $138000 Autobiography will hold its money.

AU Prices

Land Rover Defender Limited Edition pricing (plus on-road costs):

90 Heritage Edition ? $54,900
90 Adventure Edition ? $61,896
110 Heritage Edition ? $59,900
110 Adventure Edition ? $68,510

Originally Posted by MrLandy

So what's the consensus on a limited edition Defender being a good financial investment for the future? It's like collecting anything, there are various motivations, some financial and some just for passion, which is totally understandable in this context 😊. But is there a general pragmatic sense as to how much Defender and Series vehicle values might rise? Or is this too subjective?

I bought mine because I liked it & it is an improvement on the Series 1 which I will also keep. This is probably the last new Land Rover I will purchase - unless the new Defender is something special & I know it will last me the next 20 years or so of my driving career., & will then be handed over to one of my 4 children or one of the grand kids. Mine seems to be the only 90 in WA so just maybe a little different.

Originally Posted by cuppabillytea

I was in the dealers recently looking at a Rangie for the Missus. The sales person told us that they had just sold a Defender to a 12 year old boy. It is to be kept in Moth Balls until he has a Licence.

Hehe... Two yrs ago I bought a new TDCi dual cab for my son, then 5yo!

But it's not going into mothballs! Am making sure it's well worn by the time he can drive it!

Originally Posted by LouisW

Smart move if I had a son I would do exactly the same

You were the first one to pop into my mind whilst she was telling that story. The Kid in question is up the northern beaches somewhere.

Originally Posted by tact

Hehe... Two yrs ago I bought a new TDCi dual cab for my son, then 5yo!

But it's not going into mothballs! Am making sure it's well worn by the time he can drive it!

HeHe......Ditto. Except mine's a seven seat wagon.