Best price for 2011 Discovery SE 3.0 ?

[Jono70]

Hi All,

Seriously considering getting a D4 SE 3.0. What is the best (I mean cheapest) price anyone has paid for one? Include ex-demo up to 10000km.

Thanks

[Dahai]

I ordered a 2012 spec SE 3.0 with an August 2011 build a few weeks ago. No options, although I will perhaps regret not getting the xenon headlights, but that is another story.

As I am currently living in China, all discussions had to be done via email. For what ever reason a few dealers did not bother to respond to my first request for info. However, Paul James of Austral Land Rover
773 Ann St Fortitude Valley Brisbane QLD 4006 Ph. 07 32503013 M. 0400 107 464
pjames@australmotors.com.au (wlmailhtml:{F5104414-9814-4322-9F3B-7744FF6F83A8}mid://00000017/!x-usc:mailto:pjames@australmotors.com.au) did reply and was most helpful with my many questions.

You need to bear in mind that I have not seen a Discovery for 7 years, as it has been that long since I have lived in OZ. So many questions might have been resolved had I been able to view a Discovery.

I mention all the above, simply to explain that I have been happy with the service and Paul's willingness to reach a suitable price with me. As for how much, I am afraid I can not disclose the figure. I have always adhered to the belief that contract prices and discussions are never disclosed to a third party. Be that as it may, I am happy to indicate that the price was mid to high 80's.

Should you choose to contact Paul, I am sure that he would be willing to discuss what you have in mind. I would also like to state, that I have never met Paul in person, nor spoken to him, nor have had any dealings with him apart from this one purchase.

Good luck with your purchase. We pick ours up in November 2011.

[Robocop]

I got mine last week & the demos I saw didn't have much more than 1000 on the clock & made a marginal difference to the price.

[Disco4SE]

Nobody is revealing what they paid as yet, so here we go.
I bought mine late 2009 when there was so much demand and very little stock. My spec ordered was as follows:-
D4 SE 3.0
e diff, metallic paint, rear air, auto high beam.
Price on road drive away $91,000.00
Interested to know what others paid for similar spec.
Cheers, Craig

[101RRS]

The prices listed here are competitive and will give an idea on where to start bargaining.
New Cars (http://www.discountnewcars.com.au/)

Garry

[Jono70]

Thanks for the Replys!

So far then - on the web page posted the best price now is $87000 (plus a few dollars in Qld) and in 2009 it was $91000 (with options) so seems to have gone up in price whilst the exchange rate to the Pound has got a great deal better?

Wish we could change the import laws and buy direct from the UK! As far as I can workout could buy D4 SE 3.0 in UK for under A$50000. OK I'm not complaining and know all the tranport, Govt tax and compliance costs and will endup paying the A$ price but...

Maybe... If I could get a near new - ex-demo for A$80000 with a few options would be doing well?

And then Darryl Kerrigan says "Tell him he's dreaming".

[scarry]

Most of the dealers have had specials lately,they have been in the local papers,most 2011 runouts,there are probably some changes coming in the 2012 update models.

The 3.0l are all over 90k,the2.7 in the 80k range,although the 5 seater 2.7 is around 75k driveaway.

Hard to know whether to trust a demo,as i recon many of them get a flogging,not good for a new car.

[Dorko]

Paid $92k for my 2009 SE 3L. Had tires swapped to MTR's, side steps, sat nav and reverse camera, mud flaps and rubber mats.

Had 9000kms on the clock as it was a demo.

Dorko

[NauticAl]

My D4 SE, White, with Ediff, all the rubber mats and rubber side protectors was very close to $90k in mid June. I think the list price at that time was about $92 on the road, so I was very happy with the deal. We are very pleased with it - as a drivers car, the Japanese 4WD's do not come close in my view.

Cheers

Al

[lrdef110]

Man after the drive I was taken in the demo I would never buy one.

[outasight]

Depending on options fitted, they can definitely be had brand new for less than $82k DA upwards, or even less than $80k as demos if in standard trim. Options are extra.
I have ordered mine new as I wanted the options & I also wanted the Corporate Servicing Plan which is not available on Demos.

[Robocop]

Paid 92k drive away for my 2011 3.0L with rear a/c, full genuine rubber mat set, load space mat, load space protector & how did I get talked into a $1000 polish? Was offered it at 89k drive away but added bits n stuff..

[Disco4SE]

Sounds like around the $90K figure is about right.
Would I buy a demo............no. Especially in the 3.0Lt, as test pilots want to see how hard they go without letting the engine warm up as you would if it was your own.
My motto as a builder is 'the job is remembered long after the price is forgotten'.
Same goes with the D4. The initial outlay of $90K is soon forgotten.
Would I swap mine........no way.
Cheers, Craig

[jb747]

I just picked up a new Disco 4 SE 3.0 (April 2011 build) for $83,600 drive away. I don't really know what is standard or optional, but it came with metallic paint, carpet mats, and xenon lights.

[Disco4SE]

I just picked up a new Disco 4 SE 3.0 (April 2011 build) for $83,600 drive away. I don't really know what is standard or optional, but it came with metallic paint, carpet mats, and xenon lights.

That's an awesome price.
Was it a Melbourne dealer?
Cheers, Craig

[baldivistribe]

Hello all
trust we are all having or had a good fathers day if you have ankle biters.
A question i have for people is what options did you have included in you purchase or wish you had of included?
The reason i ask is we have yet to sign a contract and looking at the options list im leaning towards the upgraded headlights, the sat nag, rear camera, and maybe the rear air.
Any other options i need?
Will sign an offer to purchase once we get rid of our 07 prado.
Cheers
steve

[Jono70]

I just picked up a new Disco 4 SE 3.0 (April 2011 build) for $83,600 drive away. I don't really know what is standard or optional, but it came with metallic paint, carpet mats, and xenon lights.

Wow! A$83600. Can anyone beat that! Happy to do a road trip from Melb back to Qld for that price!:o

[jonesy63]

Hello all
trust we are all having or had a good fathers day if you have ankle biters.
A question i have for people is what options did you have included in you purchase or wish you had of included?
The reason i ask is we have yet to sign a contract and looking at the options list im leaning towards the upgraded headlights, the sat nag, rear camera, and maybe the rear air.
Any other options i need?
Will sign an offer to purchase once we get rid of our 07 prado.
Cheers
steve

Steve,
If you have kids, I recommend rear a/c.

If you go offroad, rear e-diff.

Bi-xenon headlights are good - but they were better in the D3 than the D4. :angel: High beams seem to point too high and out to the outside.

Cheers,
Rob

[outasight]

Depending on options fitted, they can definitely be had brand new for less than $82k DA upwards, or even less than $80k as demos if in standard trim. Options are extra.
I have ordered mine new as I wanted the options & I also wanted the Corporate Servicing Plan which is not available on Demos.

So there are 2 Demos which are vitually new showing on Car Sales right now at $80k DA.
Of course they might have no extras & may be gone, but there are always more around the country.
I very nearly bought one from NSW(I'm in Vic), but a phone call to a local dealer & a discussion about what they could offer had a better outcome even if it was more $$$ up front.(Servicing included in my case).

It all comes down to what is available & what you are prepared to pay for it with the colours & options that are on it at the time.
If you need to place a fresh order then that puts the ball back in the hands of the dealer somewhat as to setting the final price.

Stock on hand has dried up quite a bit with the MY12 coming, but there are still a few MY11's arriving even now. Ask the dealerships what THEY have arriving(unsold) if you want to do a deal NOW. I don't think there will be a better time for a while once the MY12's start arriving.

For the record I have rubber mats, cargo mat, Bi-Zenons, Rear Air, Rear e-Diff, Metallic Paint & Corporate Servicing Plan for $85k DA. Had I have rung around 3 months earlier I am 100% confident that could have been better by at least $2k, but $1k may have been in costs to go interstate for the deal.

I am happy with the deal, just need the Dealer to honour it !!!

Regards,

Les.

[eddomak]

My D4 3.0 SE, Alaska White, eDiff, carpet mats was $86,100 on road in NSW. Ordered December 2010, manufactured Jan 2011, delivered March 2011.

Cheers!

[Ferret]

If your thinking of a demo, check your insurance conditions. Some policies offer new for old replacement for the first 2 years (whatever) but only for the original owner. So if you buy a demo, the new for old clause is void, at least that's how it works for Allianz.

[Celtoid]

Sounds like there are some killer deals going around for the same or less money than I paid in Jan 2010 for a 2009 build SE 3.0l.......slightly jealous...LOL!!!!

I wasn't too bothered by the fact that mine was an ex-demo. I understand the concerns about it being thrashed, etc but I didn't think it would be too much of an issue. Maybe I'm naive.

Why?:

It's not a second hand car, and it's freakin expensive. When I've test driven expensive 'luxury (whatever that means)' cars in the past, the dealers haven't ever let me away by myself.

The D4 is not a small truck, has lots of stuff to get your head around and I don't imagine many people jumping in it and just wizzing away like they stole it. I figure by the time they get the thing started, sort out what's what and got themselves out of the yard and down a few streets, it would be pretty warm.

In hindsight......having owned one for the best part of two years.....you'd have to be trying to break a 3.0l D4 to thrash it. It revs freakin hard with no help what-so-ever and has brakes to handle all this with no issue. Even in 'manual' the transmission shifts as you hit the red range. A D4 makes 100 in less than 10 secs....it's designed to do that....you'd have to be a complete **** to attempt that sort of driving all over the place in a 3 ton truck.

Yes I know, they are definately out there.....but I made a gamble on stats...

On the plus side...at the time when the car had an asking price of FROM $93K plus on-roads (Not sure what was standard on a 2009 D4...but I believe I got a few extras), I got a D4 SE with Sat Nav, premium sound, Blue Tooth, Ipod, tow hitch and tongue, tinted windows, premium floor mats and mud-flaps. Bi-Xenon was standard then.

Would have loved, rear A/C and eDiff.



Issues.....same as reported by everybody else.....

Over-filled compressor drier.
Primay turbo oil leak.
My price, shipped from Cairns to Brisbane $87K.

Kev.

[Celtoid]

If your thinking of a demo, check your insurance conditions. Some policies offer new for old replacement for the first 2 years (whatever) but only for the original owner. So if you buy a demo, the new for old clause is void, at least that's how it works for Allianz.

My demo is classified as a new car....there is no record of previous ownership.

You buy it from the dealer the same as a new car.

Confused....:confused:

[Jono70]

Quote from previous post - all options listed possible for A$83000 !!! WOW !!!:o



"For the record I have rubber mats, cargo mat, Bi-Zenons, Rear Air, Rear e-Diff, Metallic Paint & Corporate Servicing Plan for $85k DA. Had I have rung around 3 months earlier I am 100% confident that could have been better by at least $2k, but $1k may have been in costs to go interstate for the deal."

[scarry]

My demo is classified as a new car....there is no record of previous ownership.

You buy it from the dealer the same as a new car.

Confused....:confused:

Also be careful with the warranty dates,it may have started when the vehicle was first registered.

[Jesse B]

Hello all
trust we are all having or had a good fathers day if you have ankle biters.
A question i have for people is what options did you have included in you purchase or wish you had of included?
The reason i ask is we have yet to sign a contract and looking at the options list im leaning towards the upgraded headlights, the sat nag, rear camera, and maybe the rear air.
Any other options i need?
Will sign an offer to purchase once we get rid of our 07 prado.
Cheers
steve

Steve,

Would strongly urge reconsidering the sat nav - the standard LR item is a b*!^$#! waste of lots of money. When I ordered my SE two years ago the only way to get the flash sound system I wanted was to order the sat nav (figure that out!) - I love the sound, but the nav is hopeless out of major cities/towns. Have just forked out a ridiculous sum (almost $400) for "updated" mapping - and now feel like a twit for being taken to the cleaners twice on the same subject!

I believe that with the 2012 model (which you get if you order now) you can get upgraded sound without the nav. But if you want rear camera I think you have to get it - would strongly suggest aftermarket nav with aftermarket camera instead.

Most others here will say get the rear e-diff: I didn't, and have been some seriously scary places without it (and without too much drama). But if I were ordering again today? Yes, I'd tick that box. Peace of mind.

Have fun placing the order - and if you haven't yet done so give the guys down here at Albany LR a call: they've been brilliant by me. And no, I don't get a commission!!

[Celtoid]

Also be careful with the warranty dates,it may have started when the vehicle was first registered.

That was certainly the case in my instance...registered late October and I purchased in early Jan 2010. I doubt if there would be much wiggle room in that and since it was only a couple of months and I've 'saved' the best part of $10K in the purchase, I wasn't bothered.

I also intend to replace the car or extend the warranty before it expires, so in a period of so many years, two months isn't a biggy for me.

Other than that, the only sale that has occured is between you and the dealer. Other than the original registration, there is no record of previous ownership....'cause there hasn't technically been any, your log book states nothing but the one sale...to you....and LR Roadside Assist has you down as the only owner.

But with all insurers, best to have that conversation up front. However,
I'd smash any Insurer that tried to suggest otherwise....


You hear so much stuff about insurance companies and their policies and there are plenty of folks Oz wide who would rightly curse their shenanigans during the floods but sometimes the concerns aren't real. I broke my D4 on Fraser Island and was told by all and sundry to not tell the insurer where the accident occured, as Insurers often won't cover off-road use. I read the policy end to end....no issue as far as I was concerned. Rang my company....no issue there either. Stressed over nothing.

If you are bothered by the concept of buying an ex demo, Do your homework and remove the uncertainty.

Cheers,

Kev.

[jb747]

That's an awesome price.
Was it a Melbourne dealer?
Cheers, Craig

Melbourne suburban (east side).

[Ferret]

If you are bothered by the concept of buying an ex demo, Do your homework and remove the uncertainty.

Cheers,

Kev.

The reason I chimed in was because it was a direct question to me by the insurer "Is the vehicle a demo? No. OK it is a new for old policy in that case" The terms and conditions of the policy wrt 'new for old' certainly specify the word 'New' for the clause to be honoured.

From the terms and conditions of my policy:

Replacement of new vehicle after a total loss
If your vehicle was purchased new by you and becomes a total loss within two years of the starting date of the original registration, we will replace your vehicle with a new vehicle of the same make, model and series.

If you are not the owner of the vehicle from the original registration date, then who owned it at the original registration date? Is a 'demo' vehicle a 'new' vehicle? I really don't know the answer to either of these questions.

The dealer certainly makes a distinction between the words 'New' and 'Demo'. On my sale agreement there were 3 check boxes - 'Second Hand', 'New' and 'Demo'. One is circled by the dealer to specify exactly what the transaction describes.

The best advise is given above - check it with your insurer and remove the uncertainty. I am not saying I am any sort of authority on this, just a doubt was raised in mind as a result of a conversation.

[Celtoid]

The reason I chimed in was because it was a direct question to me by the insurer "Is the vehicle a demo? No. OK it is a new for old policy in that case" The terms and conditions of the policy wrt 'new for old' certainly specify the word 'New' for the clause to be honoured.

From the terms and conditions of my policy:

Replacement of new vehicle after a total loss
If your vehicle was purchased new by you and becomes a total loss within two years of the starting date of the original registration, we will replace your vehicle with a new vehicle of the same make, model and series.

If you are not the owner of the vehicle from the original registration date, then who owned it at the original registration date? Is a 'demo' vehicle a 'new' vehicle? I really don't know the answer to either of these questions.

The dealer certainly makes a distinction between the words 'New' and 'Demo'. On my sale agreement there were 3 check boxes - 'Second Hand', 'New' and 'Demo'. One is circled by the dealer to specify exactly what the transaction describes.

The best advise is given above - check it with your insurer and remove the uncertainty. I am not saying I am any sort of authority on this, just a doubt was raised in mind as a result of a conversation.

It's a very good point mate, no doubt about that. I'm sure you'll find that some won't differentiate and others will. I didn't think about it till you posted your comments, as I wasn't queried and I arranged mine over the phone with the insurer that I was already with for my two other cars.

You sure as hell wouldn't want to find out the hard way.

Sorry if I came across as doubting or having a go at you.....it was an anti-insurance company rant.

Cheers,

Kev.

[Disco4SE]

Melbourne suburban (east side).
Sounds like it may be the same stealer that I paid $91K through :twisted:
Cheers, Craig

[AMJAM]

This might help or not.
I just bought our Discovery 3 weeks ago.
June 2011 Build TDV6 (2.7)
Fuji White
Ebony Leather
Sat NAV
Premium Sound
Bluetooth (not sureif its an option)
7 Seat leather (option apparently although you can not buy one without)
Front Parking Sensors
Electric and arm rest seats
IPOD connect thing
Full mats
Rubber cargo mat
Window tint
E diff (did not know I had it until I checked after reading the site)
Corp service plan 3 years free servicing
$74,550

I have to disagree about the Sat Nav I find it great we drove all around the Southern Highlands and all through Sydney the dirrections were spot on and the redirection is fantastic if you want to get out of traffic.

[baldivistribe]

Steve,

Would strongly urge reconsidering the sat nav - the standard LR item is a b*!^$#! waste of lots of money. When I ordered my SE two years ago the only way to get the flash sound system I wanted was to order the sat nav (figure that out!) - I love the sound, but the nav is hopeless out of major cities/towns. Have just forked out a ridiculous sum (almost $400) for "updated" mapping - and now feel like a twit for being taken to the cleaners twice on the same subject!

I believe that with the 2012 model (which you get if you order now) you can get upgraded sound without the nav. But if you want rear camera I think you have to get it - would strongly suggest aftermarket nav with aftermarket camera instead.

Most others here will say get the rear e-diff: I didn't, and have been some seriously scary places without it (and without too much drama). But if I were ordering again today? Yes, I'd tick that box. Peace of mind.

Have fun placing the order - and if you haven't yet done so give the guys down here at Albany LR a call: they've been brilliant by me. And no, I don't get a commission!!

thanks for the friendly advice jesse, might be an option to ring albany, do they offer a spotters fee for you.

[rumman43]

Just bought a 2.7..took both for a drive and could find no reason (for me and wife) to sped the extra coin..the 2.7 rocked

[DISCO4UNDECIDED]

I have been searching this vehicle since last weekend and the best price I have is the $79999 as advertised on carsales.com.au. Spoke to Paul at Pacific LR on 0754589739 the white one has black leather seats, rear air con and xenon headlights.

[87County]

In today's SMH there is an ad with price at $74999 "drive away no more to pay"

at various incl Trivetts and Alto

[eddomak]

In today's SMH there is an ad with price at $74999 "drive away no more to pay"

at various incl Trivetts and Alto

Is that for a 3.0 SE?

[101RRS]

Is that for a 3.0 SE?

good point - recent posts are talking about 2.7s when the thread is actually about 3.0s not 2.7s.

Garry

[Disco4SE]

good point - recent posts are talking about 2.7s when the thread is actually about 3.0s not 2.7s.

Garry
You are right Garry.
The original thread was about the 3.0.
Looking at some of the prices, its obvious that some are the 2.7.
Cheers, Craig

[eddomak]

You are right Garry.
The original thread was about the 3.0.
Looking at some of the prices, its obvious that some are the 2.7.
Cheers, Craig

Thanks - didn't have a newspaper to check it myself, and would have been a bit shocked at a massive price drop (would do poorly for 2nd hand values too...)

[whyatts]

Not sure if it is helpful, however I am picking up my new (not demo) Discovery 4 2.7 next weekend.

With 7 black leather seats
tow bar
Fuji White


$72888 drive away in WA

[outasight]

This might help or not.
I just bought our Discovery 3 weeks ago.
June 2011 Build TDV6 (2.7)
Fuji White
Ebony Leather
Sat NAV
Premium Sound
Bluetooth (not sureif its an option)
7 Seat leather (option apparently although you can not buy one without)
Front Parking Sensors
Electric and arm rest seats
IPOD connect thing
Full mats
Rubber cargo mat
Window tint
E diff (did not know I had it until I checked after reading the site)
Corp service plan 3 years free servicing
$74,550

I have to disagree about the Sat Nav I find it great we drove all around the Southern Highlands and all through Sydney the dirrections were spot on and the redirection is fantastic if you want to get out of traffic.

That's an exceptional deal if it's the drive away price.:clap2:

Bluetooth is standard in all D4's, the car has to be brand new for corporate service plan, and mats are part of that service plan(go figure).
Land Rover Australia brought in quite a few D4's with that package(electric seats with arm rests, premium audio with sat nav). Has it got bi-xenons(HIDs) & a reverse camera too - I thought that package did?

My SE is finally being delivered one day this week, and is now down to $83k drive away, as it arrived without bi-xenons:(

Regards,

Les.

[101RRS]

Remember guys - this thread is about 3.0s not 2.7s. Different cars, different pricing.

Garry

[TerryO]

Hi Garry,

The thread might be about recent buying prices for 3.0 litres but still its interesting to see what new 2.7's are being sold for and there doesn't seem to be to many people talking about discounted 3.0 litres.

cheers,
Terry

[rumman43]

Not sure if it is helpful, however I am picking up my new (not demo) Discovery 4 2.7 next weekend.

With 7 black leather seats
tow bar
Fuji White


$72888 drive away in WA

Well done..i'm picking mine up today or tomorrow and paid a couple of 1000 more..good deal you got there.
ab

[Chad]

Just bought a Demo Silver D4SE, black interior 7 Seats, Bi-Whatever Headlight upgrade, 3.0lt, a few other small extras, tow bar,

11000km $72550, drive away full 12 months NSW rego.

Hopefully Im happy with it,