Thread: Who else has ordered a limited edition?

Originally Posted by manic

Having stood at Southampton docks watching a Hoegh Autoliner getting loaded with Land Rovers amongst trunks and huge mining equipment I would have thought they could send a defender with a roof rack.

Maybe the guy in orange nicked it!

Hi all, new to the forum.. This may be a silly question - I have an opportunity to take over a mate's Adventure 90 order as he is moving overseas and will not be going ahead with his purchase. I am keen on the car but can't understand why its about $15K over the price of an almost similarly spec'd base Defender 90 with the right options. I know there are some bits on the Adventure edition that are exclusive to it, but I am finding it quite difficult justifying paying this premium. I also have an option of ordering a new car to my specs. Looking for some advice as to whether the premium on the limited edition is worth it... Thanks in advance.

I think if you look at what you get you'll agree the price is pretty reasonable.If I had the opportunity I'd take it. If you're after a 90 anyway,personally,I'd be kicking myself if I didn't grab this one.

I've ordered a 90 Adventure, had the same problem with the price difference, at the end of the day I stuck with the Adventure because it'll be one of a handful, there are some options that you just can't order and it's the last of the 70 year run!

You can't order any Defender now so it's either this, one that's in build, one in stock or a used one, I'd be sticking me dosh on your mates cancelled order!

11 September on dock Port Kembla .
Managed some sneaky snaps via friend in transport industry.
Appears to be two 110's and perhaps 2 90's.
Now excited.

Thanks Marty90 and IsVicThere for your thoughts - very useful. There are actually a small number of build slots available (at 2 of the 5 dealers I have rung) which dealers have secured but for which specs (but not body type - 90 or 110) can be changed. So, effectively, one can still build their Defenders to individual spec. Expectedly, there is very little bargaining for these builds.


I am very much leaning towards the Adventure 90, but am now only waiting for my logic to catch up to my emotions! I realize there is not much time for this decision as build slots for the Build Your Own Defenders are being taken up very quickly.


My mate's order is for a Corris Grey 90 Adventure - all I have heard/read about is the Phoenix Orange Adventures .. don't hear much about the Grey ones .. what are everyone's thoughts on the Grey in terms of the colour of choice. I prefer the Grey as a colour but am thinking that, a few years down the track, the Phoenix Orange will be seen as the signature colour for the Adventure editions, which may impact the Grey's exclusivity, which is what the price premium we are paying for the limited edition is all about??


First world problems I know, but am going nuts thinking about this.... my wife is just shaking her head, thinking I have finally lost it!

Went through the same thought process as you, a new standard 90 or a Heritage 90, heart versus head. With the colour for the Adventure model (which I think would be the go as opposed to a standard model) I would say Grey, but only for personal choice. The orange looks damn ed fine but for me too close to a G4 and perhaps not a colour to put up with every day, although it is a Defender...

Grey will be fine, I wish I would have gone for grey! I would have also opted for the grey inserts on the seats!


I was told by the dealer that LRA had sent a email out a week or so ago saying there was no more spec changes, I know this as I wanted to add privacy glass to my October build!