Thread: Defenders on "Car Sales."

Originally Posted by Pickles2

There's a lot more listed too.
When I initiated this thread, only in March, there were 69, now there are around 115!
Pickles.

Lots of attempted profiteering, some who would only sell if they got a huge price, but maybe also some who just foresaw now as a good time to sell. Prices are up for all Defenders, not just new ones. It will run another 6 months I reckon, then we'll really know.

I wouldn't sell mine, even for $100K

I couldn't sell mine for a $100K. well, maybe if I washed it.

As the late Rene Rivkin used to say of shares "sell in boom, buy in gloom" MrLandy, I'll bet you'd give it some serious thought if someone offered you $100K. I maintain my earlier statement on this thread that prices of current Defenders will go in the same direction as those of the Series models and that is down, down, down. I certainly hope they don't, but as I said earlier it will take until they're around 50 years old and become a collectors item (if they ever do) before prices really rise like those of other collectables eg VW kombis. Really, be realistic - who goes looking for a 200TDI or 300 TDi if they can afford a new one? Only the deluded and I hope the deluded are right cos I've got an old one

Yeah sure Didge, but then I'd think, what can I buy for $100K? Landcruiser? ...pfffft gas guzzling whale. Disco? Nah, toorak tractor. Range Rover? Not even half way there and too much fake walnut. Hmm ...GWagen? Still not enough coin. And none of them would make me smile like a Defender.

Haha...i love it. Absurd prices are not justified by rose coloured glasses.

Cheers

Originally Posted by Didge

As the late Rene Rivkin used to say of shares "sell in boom, buy in gloom" MrLandy, I'll bet you'd give it some serious thought if someone offered you $100K. I maintain my earlier statement on this thread that prices of current Defenders will go in the same direction as those of the Series models and that is down, down, down. I certainly hope they don't, but as I said earlier it will take until they're around 50 years old and become a collectors item (if they ever do) before prices really rise like those of other collectables eg VW kombis. Really, be realistic - who goes looking for a 200TDI or 300 TDi if they can afford a new one? Only the deluded and I hope the deluded are right cos I've got an old one

Cant speak for my Landy, but I would not part with my Defender for 100k, even a lot more, I dont need the money and I love my Defender. If I sold My Defender I would have to buy a Toyota which is a heavy fuel guzzling lump and I dont like it anyway. My missus even said if Defenders are worth so much now why dont you sell it, the words in response are not suitable for this forum.. I dont care what they sell for my Defender is mine, life is not all about money..
Chris

Originally Posted by Didge

As the late Rene Rivkin used to say of shares "sell in boom, buy in gloom" MrLandy, I'll bet you'd give it some serious thought if someone offered you $100K. I maintain my earlier statement on this thread that prices of current Defenders will go in the same direction as those of the Series models and that is down, down, down. I certainly hope they don't, but as I said earlier it will take until they're around 50 years old and become a collectors item (if they ever do) before prices really rise like those of other collectables eg VW kombis. Really, be realistic - who goes looking for a 200TDI or 300 TDi if they can afford a new one? Only the deluded and I hope the deluded are right cos I've got an old one

I disagree Didge. Plenty of people are looking for the Tdis. They are the last of the no electrics Land Rover powered cars. Prices for them are rising a lot here, in the UK and the US. They are considered the collectible Defender in many countries.

There are US companies searching the world for good Defenders to import, restore/modify and sell. They have a 25 year rule which means they are 3 years away from being able to cherry pick rust free 300Tdis in Australia and they will do it, its big business for them and the cars are in demand.

It's the old ones that are going to become expensive to buy. They already are, if you want a good one, but we'll look back and think they were cheap now. I predict good Tdis will cost more than the Pumas in the coming years. Won't sell mine but I might buy a couple more over the next few years.

Remind me what I wrote in 2026. You'll be amazed how uncannily accurate I was.

Originally Posted by steane

I disagree Didge. Plenty of people are looking for the Tdis. They are the last of the no electrics Land Rover powered cars. Prices for them are rising a lot here, in the UK and the US. They are considered the collectible Defender in many countries.

There are US companies searching the world for good Defenders to import, restore/modify and sell. They have a 25 year rule which means they are 3 years away from being able to cherry pick rust free 300Tdis in Australia and they will do it, its big business for them and the cars are in demand.

It's the old ones that are going to become expensive to buy. They already are, if you want a good one, but we'll look back and think they were cheap now. I predict good Tdis will cost more than the Pumas in the coming years. Won't sell mine but I might buy a couple more over the next few years.

Remind me what I wrote in 2026. You'll be amazed how uncannily accurate I was.

I have one of the last 300tdi's mine was made September 1998.

Was going to sell it and get one of the last Pumas but then decided against it as my 110 ( as you stated ) has no electrics and I do like to take it off roading and overlanding. ( off to the Simpson later this year and been to Fraser so far this year. Plus other places )

I am glad I did not sell it as I believe what you are saying.

My 110 300tdi along with my 300tdi 90

ImageUploadedByAULRO1464985986.041232.jpg