Thread: 09 Defender 110 vs SVX

You're probably right Solmanic, I'm no expert with car sales (sprint???) . The reason I mentioned it is the Td5 90's (which were limited run) seem to be holding there value well - (I guess for other reasons!). Also looking at other limited runs (CSKs - both the Aussie 4 door CSK and the real ones) which maintain good value. Admittedly I saw a "Tomb Raider" 110 for sale recently at not much more than your average 2001 110.

Any Puma has presence.

IF you go for an SVX, think of how much of a challenge it might be to source quirky parts in 5 or even 10 years time. For example, an SVX grille replacement [in the event of a prang] in 5 years time might pose some interesting questions.

Better off with a standard Puma and having access to more spares whether they be used or new.

Given the amount of problems people have been experiencing here with the standard Pumas, I would be inclined to say that the standard price should be stripped down by $14K and the SVX should be priced at the current base model circa $48K?

Sun Roof? Why not go one further and strip the entire roof off? Would it make any difference during rain?

As to the value for money question - I feel this is unanswerable really. But I'll have a go anyway...

If you like and want the SVX then it's worth it.

If you're asking - "Does the price of the SVX accessories justify the price increase over the standard model" - then I'd say no, it does not.

In terms of value, the front seats are probably the most expensive item which go towards "justifying" the price - but the other stuff can be sourced elsewhere for less money and these outsourced items are arguably not only better looking products, but are, in some cases, perhaps more functional.

My OL bash plate for example - $350.00 installed - 10mm thick alloy with holes in it which allow airflow. The LR part is in my opinion is just not as good. It certainly is much more expensive.

I wanted a white Defender for a start - so never considered the SVX at any price.

Other things that the SVX has - I don't want on my vehicle, these include - side rails, sunroof, sat nav, stickers, the silver bubble grill, the wheels it comes with, carpet etc. So for me it was always going to be a stock 110 that I could modify as I saw fit. Don't get me wrong - I bought mine with many genuine accessories - but (Mr. Land Rover) - how about putting a snorkel on it - or checker plate wing guards? Rather than a daft looking grill.

As to resale value - I'm going to be cremated in mine, Viking style, so that question is irrelevant.

Originally Posted by Sleepy

The reason I mentioned it is the Td5 90's (which were limited run) seem to be holding there value well - (I guess for other reasons!). Also looking at other limited runs (CSKs - both the Aussie 4 door CSK and the real ones) which maintain good value. Admittedly I saw a "Tomb Raider" 110 for sale recently at not much more than your average 2001 110.

From what I've seen, a "limited edition" needs to be significantly different (better) in some way to the original to command a premium price in the long run. Look at the 50th anniversary edition defenders which we didn't get here. V8 with an auto box - something you just couldn't get without a lot of frigging around and no warranty.

Originally Posted by Scallops

As to resale value - I'm going to be cremated in mine, Viking style, so that question is irrelevant.

You know they don't float that well...

Originally Posted by solmanic

You know they don't float that well...

Won't be any mess for you lot to clean up then.

Hi Scallops! I like your pics. Can you tell me what type and what size tyres are you running? Do they foul the guards? Do you have a lift or is it standard?
Cheers,

Originally Posted by SVX37

Hi Scallops! I like your pics. Can you tell me what type and what size tyres are you running? Do they foul the guards? Do you have a lift or is it standard?
Cheers,

Hello SVX37 - mate, I did - in your other thread! But in any case - They're Mickey T MTZ's on 16 inch diameter steel rims, 7 inches wide, positive 20 mm offset - not to prevent fouling, but to keep the tyre within the stock guards so street legal - the tyres are 265/75 which are the same rolling diameter as stock, so no speedo issues. No lift either. You can fit these tyres to your new SVX alloys and they won't rub or foul your guards.

How are we supposed to access the tie down points ( which Land Rover claim I should use as recovery points) on our SVX's with that bash plate covering half of it. I have not found a suitably rated shackle that can now fit.

The best thing about the SVX is that it was the compromise that allowed me to get a Defender. Wife just couldn't stand the standard one.
Now that it has been her daily drive (and mine on weekends) for close to six months she loves it.