Thread: Defenders on "Car Sales."

Originally Posted by Daz7

When will they break the 6 figure mark.

Another new Heritage comes out off hiding and is on carsales today @ $94k.

Makes the one for $81k look cheap.

You wonder how peoples mindset works, I mean if an identical vehicle isn't selling at $81k, why would yours sell at $94k?

The orange 130 has been for sale for months for around $24k and went up to 25k ands now $29k! I can't help but wonder what the thinking is.

Originally Posted by Tombie

And coming soon - lots of MY15/16 models being sold as the original purchasers who got one to be "trendy" realise they're actually a work vehicle and offload them.

I don't think anyone who bought a Defender thought it was something it's not. They don't hide their flaws or sugar coat all the shortcomings, they smash you in the face with all of their character the second you open the door and turn the key. What you see is what you get, love it or hate it, take it or leave it.

I don't think there's any reason to blame hipsters for rising prices either. They're far too busy with their fixed-gear bikes and kale chips to notice a bunch of grumpy old blokes and their 'Jeeps'. In fact, most of the orders my dealer took for the last few shipments were from repeat customers buying their second, third or even fourth Defenders. We only have ourselves to blame for this madness

Originally Posted by Andrew86

I don't think anyone who bought a Defender thought it was something it's not. They don't hide their flaws or sugar coat all the shortcomings, they smash you in the face with all of their character the second you open the door and turn the key. What you see is what you get, love it or hate it, take it or leave it.

[SNIP}

Totally agree - I bought mine brand new "off the lot" - once you drive it you get it (one way or the other)!

Here is my post on my purchase just last year --> 110 Test Drive complete - made the purchase

Cheers,
Col.

Yup. And it's funny how those who hate it think it shouldn't exist.

But that's all over now, unless perhaps if you're buying a Defender second hand for the first time. No more country dealers with expertise in the quirks of a Defender, because whatever comes next won't have any of those quirks or much of that Defender character. JLR would need to find a wizard designer to build that into a new model Defender, which instead will no doubt be a more car-like, bland driving experience. That's why Defender prices will remain high. Some love it.

Some of these sellers must be DREAMING?
A Heritage 90 for $94K, and an ordinary 90 for $80k,...can't see it.
Pickles.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

Some of these sellers must be DREAMING?
A Heritage 90 for $94K, and an ordinary 90 for $80k,...can't see it.
Pickles.

Noticed a few get reduced over the weekend.

A My16 D90 with leather etc (2,500km) has been reduced from $66k to 59k, lets see how long that lasts now.

Originally Posted by Daz7

Noticed a few get reduced over the weekend.

A My16 D90 with leather etc (2,500km) has been reduced from $66k to 59k, lets see how long that lasts now.

Until the price drops to $49k ?

Those who reduce their prices, it's a fair indication that they actually want to sell. Patience will work as a buyer, but you might also miss out. If I was in the market for a low km 90 with leather etc, I'd expect to pay around $55K or so. A 110 same specs $65K, 130 $68-70K.