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    Jaunt. Electric Series LandRovers


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    Interesting - but wouldn't doing a conversion like yours cost less than the $60,000 they want for a complete vehicle?

    Also, are there really that many old Land Rovers just sitting around in sheds?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arapiles View Post
    Interesting - but wouldn't doing a conversion like yours cost less than the $60,000 they want for a complete vehicle?

    Also, are there really that many old Land Rovers just sitting around in sheds?

    I am pretty sure that if you took into account the cost of Goingbush's labor and spread the cost of all the lessons he has learnt over say 10 vehicles, then $60k would seem a reasonable price.

    Cheers Glen

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    You basically need to factor in a restoration on each vehicle prior to EV conversion.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dorian View Post
    I am pretty sure that if you took into account the cost of Goingbush's labor and spread the cost of all the lessons he has learnt over say 10 vehicles, then $60k would seem a reasonable price.

    Cheers Glen
    True, but they're proposing to do this as a business, and I was mainly wondering about the cost of the componentry.

    What would a commercial restoration of an old Landy like these cost?
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    Being a commercial operation I think 50-60k would be on the Money .

    If I calculated my Labor at $100 per hour = $10k would be about right , EV componentry for 100km range $20k add another $10K for 200km range , $5k for a typical Series $5k - $10 rejuvenation , certification etc etc


    Now the genius behind the Idea vs a typical 4WD rental company , Purchase price vs End Of Life Value of a New 4WD = huge depreciation . There is no End Of Life value for the proposed Electric series vehicles , no reason they will not continue reliably & appreciating in Value for the next millennia .

    I hope its a successful venture.

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    This is very interesting indeed. There have been similar firms that have gone bust, but they were focusing on vintage in general rather than a specific model or manufacturer. This may scale with some efficiencies if they get enough takers.
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    Are they still going.
    I paid for a front axle disc brake conversion they sell back in November,
    After lots of back and forth emails , it appeared they cant supply and offered a refund. I took them up on it and gave my bank details for the refund and thats the last I heard from them. No refund and no reply to numerous emails.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 123rover50 View Post
    Are they still going.
    I paid for a front axle disc brake conversion they sell back in November,
    After lots of back and forth emails , it appeared they cant supply and offered a refund. I took them up on it and gave my bank details for the refund and thats the last I heard from them. No refund and no reply to numerous emails.
    Thats a bit of a worry, they are posting on Facebook

    last post was Feb 16

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    Quote Originally Posted by 123rover50 View Post
    Are they still going.
    I paid for a front axle disc brake conversion they sell back in November,
    After lots of back and forth emails , it appeared they cant supply and offered a refund. I took them up on it and gave my bank details for the refund and thats the last I heard from them. No refund and no reply to numerous emails.
    Website is still up (although that doesn't mean anything).
    Couldn't find a phone number for them, phoning would be best.

    I guess they have a Facebook page, they wouldn't appreciate details getting onto social media (give them the opportunity to refund before you do anything on Social media.
    Registered letter detailing all the communications so far and asking for the money to be refunded.
    Is VCAT another option ?
    A solicitors letter might also prompt a response.

    Best of luck.
    I'm hoping this event doesn't sum up their business dealings in general.....


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