Thread: Defender 110 ordered - Feeling excited!

Originally Posted by Andrew86

Haha was that you in the grey 110 with Melville and Moon wheel cover on the back? I was going to ask in the WA section who that was. I literally saw a dozen Defenders down there that day, it was ridiculous

I got more than a few strange looks carrying that 400mm lens around that day. Nice to see you, anyway

That was definitely me! We had just been up to the Maritime Museum

Originally Posted by Pickles2

Absolutely we were interested in it, right from the time of order, to 6 months later when it arrived at the Dealers, went through the P.D. with them,...they actually invited us in to see how we wanted things done.
So yes, we were "involved" from day 1, We'd never had a LandRover before, so the last two years or so have been a big learning experience for us, not so much off roading, too old for that, but in my case, just learning all about the LandRover brand, its history etc,...and there is HEAPS to learn. It's an intriguing story, and one that I'm sure you'll become engrossed in as you learn all about yours.
Wifey & I have been lucky enough to have a few good cars,..Gracie ain't the "BEST" (C63 takes that prize, by a LLOONNGG way!) one, but she is most definitely the one that we most look forward to drive, & the one in which we have had the most fun,......and all this is in front of you!!
Regards, Pickles.
NB: ONE THING. Ring your dealer IMMEDIATELY & have him retain the broadcast/build sheet for you, and also retain all the stickers they pull off the car/windows etc, & get 'em to place them on a sheet of plastic.

To clarify, did you do all this with the C63 for example.
Yes the LR story is long and complex, and I want a 101

Originally Posted by AndyG

To clarify, did you do all this with the C63 for example.
Yes the LR story is long and complex, and I want a 101

I did.
And I did it with our HSV GTO, Focus RS, Brock Commodores, etc etc.
I think that if you are lucky enough to own a classic car (and the Defender certainly is that), then ALL documentation that YOU can collect relative to YOUR vehicle, makes YOUR car that much more special,.....that's the way I feel anyway.
I ain't contemplating selling Gracie anytime soon, but with my previous classics, the documentation I've had has certainly assisted in the sale of the vehicle.
But really, if any of this "documentation" is available/attached to the vehicle,.......surely YOU might as well grab it,.......alternatively it'll just go in the bin!!
Pickles.

Originally Posted by Aguy

Great pictures mate, I could only take photos of the ship from fare away when it was unloading my defender.
Enjoy the car when you get it.

I believe the Asian King docked this late arvo in Melbourne - I rang to see if I could get anywhere to see it - answer -no way - oh well - it's here after 7 months - not long now

Originally Posted by Pickles2

I suggest that you ask your Dealer if he can take pics of your vehicle going through the PD procedure at the Dealership, alternatively ask if you can come in & take pics.
I also suggest that you request that they not use a heavy buff on your paint,...ask for a light hand polish,...as the paint is new. Pickles.

I took your advice and passed on these requests to the dealer this week.

My contact's reply:

'Regarding your notes from Pre delivery I must admit I have never heard of these requests but happy to assist where I can.'

Hahaha!

Originally Posted by Glenpick

I believe the Asian King docked this late arvo in Melbourne - I rang to see if I could get anywhere to see it - answer -no way - oh well - it's here after 7 months - not long now

Its just rounded Cape Otway and is due to berth at 2am tomorrow morning. Only 22 more sleeps for me.

Cheers,
Jon

The Asian King was in & out in a day - wonder how many Deefers made it off the ship?

Originally Posted by jon3950

Its just rounded Cape Otway and is due to berth at 2am tomorrow morning. Only 22 more sleeps for me.

Cheers,
Jon

Finally the Asian King has berthed in Brisbane. Today my Defender will be back on dry land. Now it just has to make it to Tamworth.

16 more sleeps.

Cheers,
Jon