Who else has ordered a limited edition?

[Avion8]

Not long to wait for a very special day for a very special Defender.
Pickles.

Considering it was ordered on January 12th it seems to have taken for ever. The Asian King is just passing Gran Canaria & stopping at a few places enroute to Fremantle. It will be a very special day indeed.

Cheers Nigel

[Pickles2]

Considering it was ordered on January 12th it seems to have taken for ever. The Asian King is just passing Gran Canaria & stopping at a few places enroute to Fremantle. It will be a very special day indeed.

Cheers Nigel
We tracked ours too. I took prints of the progress of the ship during the voyage, I also googled the name of the ship, where details of it were discovered,.....& I took prints of that too!
Gotta be crazy, Pickles.

[Avion8]

I've always had a love of ships having grown up on the coast, & nearly went to engineering school in Liverpool, but Derby won out, so aviation for 38 years. Just a little concerned with these car carriers after the Hoegh Osaka incident So one voyage I will be following closely. Even cleaned out the space in the shed, swept, no spiders, crickets or mice!

[Is Vic There]

My Grandad was a "lagger" on the docks, brought up in Bootle, I too went the aviation way and ended up in the RAF as a propulsion tech! Joined when the old school jets were just being phased out, worked in Hunters, Buccaneers, Tri-stars, Tornados and Hawks. Now sell forklifts in Brisbane, how life changes!

[Tombie]

We sat up until 3am watching the vessel unload in Port Melb to see Mrs Tombies new toy unloaded [emoji6]

Helps I have an account with a global vessel tracking company (I host the regions Antenna from my house) and was tracking it's every move with notifications to my phone!

[Avion8]

My Grandad was a "lagger" on the docks, brought up in Bootle, I too went the aviation way and ended up in the RAF as a propulsion tech! Joined when the old school jets were just being phased out, worked in Hunters, Buccaneers, Tri-stars, Tornados and Hawks. Now sell forklifts in Brisbane, how life changes!

Hi Vic, I worked new Buccaneers at Holme Upon Spalding Moor & Phantom F4K's post major service - I was the RR FSR at Hawker Siddeley. Then Nimrods at Kinloss, then Buccaneers 15/16 Sqns, Hawker Hunters at Laarbruck, & Phantoms 19/92 Sqns at Wildenwrath, based out of Bruggen. Then AM-X in Brazil, then got my 2nd career for 20 years with P&W worked most from PT6A-20 through PW4098, and pretty well all between including R2000 with the RAAF & JT3D's! Amazingly I can still hear:D

[Avion8]

We sat up until 3am watching the vessel unload in Port Melb to see Mrs Tombies new toy unloaded [emoji6]

Helps I have an account with a global vessel tracking company (I host the regions Antenna from my house) and was tracking it's every move with notifications to my phone!

Hi Tombie, I'm as bad as you & use VesselFinder https://www.vesselfinder.com they have a free AIS Ship Tracking system & the Asian King is just approaching the coast of Mauritania. Looks like a busy seaway! I probably won't get up at 3am, but will definitely be at the showroom the day the vehicle turns up in it's dirty state!

[YOLO110]

Hi Vic, I worked new Buccaneers at Holme Upon Spalding Moor & Phantom F4K's post major service - I was the RR FSR at Hawker Siddeley. Then Nimrods at Kinloss, then Buccaneers 15/16 Sqns, Hawker Hunters at Laarbruck, & Phantoms 19/92 Sqns at Wildenwrath, based out of Bruggen. Then AM-X in Brazil, then got my 2nd career for 20 years with P&W worked most from PT6A-20 through PW4098, and pretty well all between including R2000 with the RAAF & JT3D's! Amazingly I can still hear:D

That explains your user name!

Ex RAF me! But just 'quiet' Hawks at Valley... then noisy RB211's on some civvy Boeing's!

My Dad was at Laarbruck on the Canberra in the 60's however! Sorry, what did you say! ;)

[Is Vic There]

I was at Valley, it was my last station prior to getting out in 1997, was on 74.

[Avion8]

That explains your user name!

Ex RAF me! But just 'quiet' Hawks at Valley... then noisy RB211's on some civvy Boeing's!

My Dad was at Laarbruck on the Canberra in the 60's however! Sorry, what did you say! ;)

Hi Yolo,

Actually the user name is American caravan related - I always wanted an Avion aluminum caravan - similar to Airstream but rarer! Did my apprenticeship on RB211 related detachments between college, 69 thru 74. Lots of fun especially the Hyfil fan blade problems. Then ended up on ancient Avon & military Spey projects for 14 years! I was in Laarbruck in the early 80's - Hunters & Buccaneers. We had 7 Sqn Canberras in Kinloss on permanent detachment from St Mawgan back in the 70's Nice airplane & great view out of that perspex nose!

[Avion8]

I was at Valley, it was my last station prior to getting out in 1997, was on 74.

I left RR in 1987 & migrated to Australia, & off and on spent time in Singapore, Oz for 8 years, then Singapore & Korea before being retired off. Never worked on the Hawk but did back up on the Adour in the Jaguars at Bruggen - snake series of engines!

[mattp]

I was intrigued to see that there's one each of Heritage 90 and 110 and Adventure 90 and 110 limited editions listed for sale new from a dealer on careless.com.au at the moment. It doesn't say which dealer, but $62/67k for the Heritage 90/110, and $70/77k for the Adventure 90/110. No pics other than just stock Defender ones unfortunately, I guess they're still on a boat somewhere. I thought these were all spoken for long ago?

[tonyf]

I think that should read carsales.com.au (spell check changed it)! Anyway, I don't believe it. The descriptions are standard ones and it doesn't seem credible to me.

[El Rey]

I would think it's possible they are for sale based on my experience trying to buy a Defender from a certain dealer. Pretty sure in my case someone came along looking for (and happy to pay for) a higher spec, at which point I lost out.

There should be enough Defender afficionados with the readies, that ordering one of those models some time ago and planning to charge appropriately would be a safe bet for the dealer. They can always quote that price you saw, and then things change a bit when you're at the dealership and already in love.
'Sorry mate, the manager has told me we have to include another $5000 of extras with this one...'

Also, imagine the foot and car traffic you'd bring in if you had one of them just sitting pride of place in the showroom.

[patclan]

I think there are a few new ones coming on this ship unless they get off before its arrival in OZ. There were what looks like a few heritage ones or those funny green coloured ones.

Hoegh Target docks in Southampton - BBC News (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-34196246)

[Avion8]

I think there are a few new ones coming on this ship unless they get off before its arrival in OZ. There were what looks like a few heritage ones or those funny green coloured ones.

Hoegh Target docks in Southampton - BBC News (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-34196246)

It's currently off the North coast of Spain heading to Santander, just wonder if that's where they got the name for the Santana Land Rovers?- and all the Heritage Land Rover being loaded were LHD.

[mickygee]

good footage of the Heritage Defenders, lots of 90's and a couple 110's. Actually i think they were all RHD weren't they?. interesting to see that the Heritage had clear front indicator lenses, i thought i read they were going the use coloured lenses

[Avion8]

good footage of the Heritage Defenders, lots of 90's and a couple 110's. Actually i think they were all RHD weren't they?. interesting to see that the Heritage had clear front indicator lenses, i thought i read they were going the use coloured lenses

I stand corrected - they are mostly RHD, probably off to South Africa? The Asian King is headed our way with at least 1 RHD 90". The brochure states "Clear front indicator lenses", so I guess that is normal. Just glad I wasn't out in it today as the rain was torrential here!

[Glenpick]

Yes they appeared to be RHD - hope they are coming to Oz - can't wait to see a few on the road

[Glenpick]

Yes they appeared to be RHD - hope they are coming to Oz - can't wait to see a few on the road.

[YOLO110]

Hi Yolo,

We had 7 Sqn Canberras in Kinloss on permanent detachment from St Mawgan back in the 70's Nice airplane & great view out of that perspex nose!

My old man was a Nav on the B 8 out of Larbruuch... lots of perspex nose time, including looking at tree tops at 400 kts with a 'LABS' manoeuvre that went wrong! They picked tree branches out of the U/C in the hanger.... :angel:

[JDNSW]

My old man was a Nav on the B 8 out of Larbruuch... lots of perspex nose time, including looking at tree tops at 400 kts with a 'LABS' manoeuvre that went wrong! They picked tree branches out of the U/C in the hanger.... :angel:

Reminds me of Olaf Ruhan's biography in which he talks about training on Lancasters in Canada - and occasionally returned to base with the engines overheating because the radiators were stuffed with wheat!

John

[Is Vic There]

On the Buccaneer, when we did a AF or TR we use undo all the fasteners on the two forward service hatches first and then move out of the way then let them open, 9/10 they'd have sea water in them!

[YOLO110]

On the Buccaneer, when we did a AF or TR we use undo all the fasteners on the two forward service hatches first and then move out of the way then let them open, 9/10 they'd have sea water in them!

Any fish? :D

A mate of mine 'bounced off' ground effect at night in a Lightening over the North Sea... there was mucky brown water in his service hatch when he landed!:D

[AndyG]

and other mucky brown stuff in his jocks :D

[Landybitz]

A BBC news article, looks like these Heritage 90's could be for AU, all right hand drive, you now know the ships name, so you can track it.

Hoegh Target docks in Southampton - BBC News (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-34196246)

[dullbird]

That's a nice looking cargo ship of I do say so myself

[Landybitz]

8500 vehicles thats a lot

[Avion8]

A BBC news article, looks like these Heritage 90's could be for AU, all right hand drive, you now know the ships name, so you can track it.

Hoegh Target docks in Southampton - BBC News (http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-hampshire-34196246)

Hoegh Target is just turning into the Mediterranean Sea, so probably those Heritage models are destined for the Middle East somewhere. Mine is on the Asian King as mentioned earlier, which seems to have stalled off the Coast of Mauritania. Hope it hasn't broken down or worse, but has been at the same location since 9th Sept.:(

[JDNSW]

Hoegh Target is just turning into the Mediterranean Sea, so probably those Heritage models are destined for the Middle East somewhere. Mine is on the Asian King as mentioned earlier, which seems to have stalled off the Coast of Mauritania. Hope it hasn't broken down or worse, but has been at the same location since 9th Sept.:(

Piracy? More likely waiting for a slot at a port somewhere on the way. Or the tracking system has problems.

John

[Landybitz]

Do the middle East have Right Hand Drive?

[Avion8]

Not exactly Middle East, but Malta, Cyprus, Pakistan, India & large parts of South Africa do. These are or could be on her route. Pretty sure that UAE & Kuwait used to drive on the left, but that was a long time ago when I was at school.

[mattp]

Do the middle East have Right Hand Drive?

Not as far as I know, the closest would be Pakistan I'd say.

edit: Beaten to it!

[Tombie]

Piracy? More likely waiting for a slot at a port somewhere on the way. Or the tracking system has problems.

John

You'll find a lot of vessel trackers don't give satellite tracking for free...

I'm guessing it's moved into a non-land based AIS area and will reappear when it gets close to land fall.

[JDNSW]

You'll find a lot of vessel trackers don't give satellite tracking for free...

I'm guessing it's moved into a non-land based AIS area and will reappear when it gets close to land fall.

I think you might have hit the nail on the head.

John

[Avion8]

You'll find a lot of vessel trackers don't give satellite tracking for free...

I'm guessing it's moved into a non-land based AIS area and will reappear when it gets close to land fall.

Would appear to be correct as there are no ships in the Atlantic between Mauritania & the next appear at the tip of South Africa. It's a secret!

[Tombie]

Would appear to be correct as there are no ships in the Atlantic between Mauritania & the next appear at the tip of South Africa. It's a secret!


I know where it is [emoji3]

I host an AIS installation for Spencer Gulf [emoji41]

[tonyf]

My Heritage was shipped from Southampton yesterday 13 Sep on the Faust. Due at Fremantle on 12 Oct, Melbourne 17 Oct and Brisbane 21 Oct.
If anyone else wants to check if their vehicle is on this ship or another of the same line, go to 2wglobal.com (Wallenius Wilhelmsen track and trace) and put your VIN number in the Cargo ID field. Click on Track and the Current Details will come up. If you click on the Voyage Details (CO530-FAT for my car's voyage) you can get a list of ports of call with dates, and a map of current position.

[Pickles2]

My Heritage was shipped from Southampton yesterday 13 Sep on the Faust. Due at Fremantle on 12 Oct, Melbourne 17 Oct and Brisbane 21 Oct.
If anyone else wants to check if their vehicle is on this ship or another of the same line, go to 2wglobal.com (Wallenius Wilhelmsen track and trace) and put your VIN number in the Cargo ID field. Click on Track and the Current Details will come up. If you click on the Voyage Details (CO530-FAT for my car's voyage) you can get a list of ports of call with dates, and a map of current position.
And if you google the name of the ship, you can get full specs on the ship too, take prints of it & don't forget to also print progressive voyage details for "your file"!
Pickles.

[Avion8]

Thanks for that tonyf, only 3 stops in South Africa, then Reunion Island on 27/9, then Freo on 6th October. Brilliant.

[Tombie]

And if you google the name of the ship, you can get full specs on the ship too, take prints of it & don't forget to also print progressive voyage details for "your file"!
Pickles.

Never... That would be looney ;)
:angel:

[Pickles2]

Never... That would be looney ;)
:angel:
"Looney",...Ha ha ha, that would not be unusual, plenty of people have said that I am.
Pickles.

[Is Vic There]

Some ones new 90 Adventure has landed in Brisbane, this one should have been mine but I've opted for an October build!


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/407.jpg (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/parkersint/media/LR%2090_zpsssrq2dlt.jpg.html)


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/408.jpg (http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/parkersint/media/LR90_zpsuozujzij.jpg.html)

[YOLO110]

Did the guy in orange camouflage stow away?

Stop the Boats! :p

[aj90]

Cupla things: I'm in the uk at the moment and in one of the magazines here there is a 90 autobiography for sale (yet to be delivered) at ?70k, yes a huge price to start with, but that's ?10k over retail price. Is this indicative of future values or just a dealer taking a punt?
Also, so I have heard, only one Heritage 90 was allocated to Austral in Brisbane. If this is true who was the lucky one???

[YOLO110]

Whilst you are there mate, see if you can book to do the Defender factory tour! WELL worth it!

Make sure you bring a suitcase back full of bits too!

[AndyG]

No factory roof rack on the Adventurer, too high in the boat?

[Is Vic There]

No factory roof rack on the Adventurer, too high in the boat?


That's probably spot on, then you'd have to send them separate which would cost a lot more money, still don't know why they didn't fit the snorkel?


Deffo need privacy glass!

[tonyf]

I think these are the first pictures we have seen of a Celebration series landed in Australia?

[manic]

No factory roof rack on the Adventurer, too high in the boat?

Having stood at Southampton docks watching a Hoegh Autoliner getting loaded with Land Rovers amongst trunks and huge mining equipment I would have thought they could send a defender with a roof rack.

[Avion8]

Asian King just rounding Cape Horn & back on the map. Need a faster ship.

[YOLO110]

Having stood at Southampton docks watching a Hoegh Autoliner getting loaded with Land Rovers amongst trunks and huge mining equipment I would have thought they could send a defender with a roof rack.

Maybe the guy in orange nicked it! :D

[WakeMeForMeals]

Hi all, new to the forum.. This may be a silly question - I have an opportunity to take over a mate's Adventure 90 order as he is moving overseas and will not be going ahead with his purchase. I am keen on the car but can't understand why its about $15K over the price of an almost similarly spec'd base Defender 90 with the right options. I know there are some bits on the Adventure edition that are exclusive to it, but I am finding it quite difficult justifying paying this premium. I also have an option of ordering a new car to my specs. Looking for some advice as to whether the premium on the limited edition is worth it... Thanks in advance.

[Marty90]

I think if you look at what you get you'll agree the price is pretty reasonable.If I had the opportunity I'd take it. If you're after a 90 anyway,personally,I'd be kicking myself if I didn't grab this one.

[Is Vic There]

I've ordered a 90 Adventure, had the same problem with the price difference, at the end of the day I stuck with the Adventure because it'll be one of a handful, there are some options that you just can't order and it's the last of the 70 year run!

You can't order any Defender now so it's either this, one that's in build, one in stock or a used one, I'd be sticking me dosh on your mates cancelled order!

[masmia]

11 September on dock Port Kembla .
Managed some sneaky snaps via friend in transport industry.
Appears to be two 110's and perhaps 2 90's.
Now excited.

[WakeMeForMeals]

Thanks Marty90 and IsVicThere for your thoughts - very useful. There are actually a small number of build slots available (at 2 of the 5 dealers I have rung) which dealers have secured but for which specs (but not body type - 90 or 110) can be changed. So, effectively, one can still build their Defenders to individual spec. Expectedly, there is very little bargaining for these builds.


I am very much leaning towards the Adventure 90, but am now only waiting for my logic to catch up to my emotions! I realize there is not much time for this decision as build slots for the Build Your Own Defenders are being taken up very quickly.


My mate's order is for a Corris Grey 90 Adventure - all I have heard/read about is the Phoenix Orange Adventures .. don't hear much about the Grey ones .. what are everyone's thoughts on the Grey in terms of the colour of choice. I prefer the Grey as a colour but am thinking that, a few years down the track, the Phoenix Orange will be seen as the signature colour for the Adventure editions, which may impact the Grey's exclusivity, which is what the price premium we are paying for the limited edition is all about??


First world problems I know, but am going nuts thinking about this.... my wife is just shaking her head, thinking I have finally lost it!

[aj90]

Went through the same thought process as you, a new standard 90 or a Heritage 90, heart versus head. With the colour for the Adventure model (which I think would be the go as opposed to a standard model) I would say Grey, but only for personal choice. The orange looks damn ed fine but for me too close to a G4 and perhaps not a colour to put up with every day, although it is a Defender...

[Is Vic There]

Grey will be fine, I wish I would have gone for grey! I would have also opted for the grey inserts on the seats!


I was told by the dealer that LRA had sent a email out a week or so ago saying there was no more spec changes, I know this as I wanted to add privacy glass to my October build!

[Marty90]

Love the grey.Probably more people will go for the orange,so the grey becomes more exclusive.Only logical.Make it simple,BUY IT! :cool:

[Andrew86]

That's a ridiculous shade of orange, I like it :cool:

[El Rey]

Hi all, new to the forum.. This may be a silly question - I have an opportunity to take over a mate's Adventure 90 order as he is moving overseas and will not be going ahead with his purchase. I am keen on the car but can't understand why its about $15K over the price of an almost similarly spec'd base Defender 90 with the right options. I know there are some bits on the Adventure edition that are exclusive to it, but I am finding it quite difficult justifying paying this premium. I also have an option of ordering a new car to my specs. Looking for some advice as to whether the premium on the limited edition is worth it... Thanks in advance.

Personally I would order a stock one to your own specifications.
Part of the fun and satisfaction I hope to take part in is starting with a Defender and then creating MY Defender, with all the parts, upgrades, modifications and so on that make it uniquely mine. And for that reason I ordered one closer to stock. Just imagine what you could spend the extra 15 large on.

[MrLandy]

Go for the grey Adventure 90. They look much better than orange IMO. I wish I'd been able to grab a Heritage 90! ...Or go for your own build and shift the whole paradigm by spending the 15K you save on something made in Australia by a young Australian artist or designer for your home. Rad I know, but hand made and good taste in design is ultimately the theme here.

[mattp]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/241.jpg

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/260.jpg

I was in at Lance Dixon Doncaster dropping off an updated contract today and they've got a lovely Corris Grey Adventure 90 in the pre-delivery yard. Looked great up close, lots of neat details for the interior, different logos on the mudflaps, front grille, badging, black bonnet and rear door, etc all combine really well. From afar you have to know what you're looking for to spot it's a special edition though, it's much more subtle in grey than orange!

[Is Vic There]

One for sale on Car sales!


2015 Land Rover Defender Adventure Manual 4x4 MY16 (http://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/details/Land-Rover-Defender-2015/AGC-AD-17820186/?Cr=0)

[Marty90]

Much nicer in the grey,in my opinion. Is that the normal price or is that inflated.Aren't they supposed to have roof racks and snorkel?

[WakeMeForMeals]

Much nicer in the grey,in my opinion. Is that the normal price or is that inflated.Aren't they supposed to have roof racks and snorkel?



Hi. The Australian delivered Adventures do not come with snorkel and roof racks, although all the marketing photos show these.


Just noticed re: the ad on carsales - they have just put a price of $69,800 drive away on the ad.

[WakeMeForMeals]

Thanks all for your advice and thoughts. As an update on my situation, there are 3 bits of good news and 1 bit of bad news ...

My mate gave his order up as he had a deadline to do this before he would lose his deposit so I did not take it over - but the first bit of good news is that he got his deposit refunded.

Second bit of good news is that I found a Phoenix Orange Adventure 90 with sunhatch and cold climate pack, which are the options that I wanted, so I bought it straight away. I pick it up next month.

Third bit of good news is that, as I was very torn between the Phoenix Orange and the Corris Grey, I did something silly and ordered a Corris Grey non-limited edition as well - built to my spec - build date is Dec 2015 so one of the last ones out of the factory. I have no idea what I am going to do with two Defenders but I'll worry about that later....

The only bit of bad news is I now need to tell the wife what I have done! Any advice on this would be appreciated :)

[Andrew86]

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/09/241.jpg


I love the look of those LED projector headlights. Does anyone know if they're available to purchase from LR as a spare part upgrade?

[Marty90]

They might be Noldens.Look at Tombies thread on Group buys.Might still be going

[mattp]

They are Noldens, if you want some you're best getting in on the group buy, I'm sure they'll cost a lot more from LR.

[Andrew86]

They might be Noldens.Look at Tombies thread on Group buys.Might still be going

Looks like you're exactly right, and I might have caught that group buy just in time. Thanks for pointing that out :)

[Avion8]

There are still 2 Heritage vehicles listed on careless. One a 90 & the other a 110. Give the dealer a call you never know you may get lucky.

[YOLO110]

The only bit of bad news is I now need to tell the wife what I have done! Any advice on this would be appreciated :)

PMSL!!! :lol2::lol2::lol2:

[Pocket Rocket]

The only bit of bad news is I now need to tell the wife what I have done! Any advice on this would be appreciated :)

Tell her one of them is for her. Tell her it's the done thing. We have 2 Deefer's sitting in the driveway. I think there are a number of couples on here with 2 Deefers.

[tonyf]

Thanks all for your advice and thoughts. As an update on my situation, there are 3 bits of good news and 1 bit of bad news ...

My mate gave his order up as he had a deadline to do this before he would lose his deposit so I did not take it over - but the first bit of good news is that he got his deposit refunded.

Second bit of good news is that I found a Phoenix Orange Adventure 90 with sunhatch and cold climate pack, which are the options that I wanted, so I bought it straight away. I pick it up next month.

Third bit of good news is that, as I was very torn between the Phoenix Orange and the Corris Grey, I did something silly and ordered a Corris Grey non-limited edition as well - built to my spec - build date is Dec 2015 so one of the last ones out of the factory. I have no idea what I am going to do with two Defenders but I'll worry about that later....

The only bit of bad news is I now need to tell the wife what I have done! Any advice on this would be appreciated :)

Give her the Adventure for Christmas!

[loneranger]

Congratulations. Did you get 2 90's or a 90 and a 110?

[AndyG]

Thanks all for your advice and thoughts. As an update on my situation, there are 3 bits of good news and 1 bit of bad news ...

My mate gave his order up as he had a deadline to do this before he would lose his deposit so I did not take it over - but the first bit of good news is that he got his deposit refunded.

Second bit of good news is that I found a Phoenix Orange Adventure 90 with sunhatch and cold climate pack, which are the options that I wanted, so I bought it straight away. I pick it up next month.

Third bit of good news is that, as I was very torn between the Phoenix Orange and the Corris Grey, I did something silly and ordered a Corris Grey non-limited edition as well - built to my spec - build date is Dec 2015 so one of the last ones out of the factory. I have no idea what I am going to do with two Defenders but I'll worry about that later....

The only bit of bad news is I now need to tell the wife what I have done! Any advice on this would be appreciated :)

Look forward to an update, i would like to buy a Perentie 6*6 but cant think of a good line as i don't even live in the Country.

[YOLO110]

Just called into my local dealer...

WOW! A brand new Heritage 110 going out today! Looks stunning, much nicer in the flesh than in the photos! :cool:

Grassmere Green looks FAB imho... I actually think I prefer it to Keswick Green!

Lucky new owner... ENJOY! :BigThumb:

[Andrew86]

WOW! A brand new Heritage 110 going out today! Looks stunning, much nicer in the flesh than in the photos! :cool:

Don't tease us, surely you took a picture?

[WakeMeForMeals]

Congratulations. Did you get 2 90's or a 90 and a 110?



Hi - both 90s..

[WakeMeForMeals]

Look forward to an update, i would like to buy a Perentie 6*6 but cant think of a good line as i don't even live in the Country.



Hi ... as an update, I did tell my wife... she locked me out of the house, told the kids I am no more and burnt my rugby videos ... yep, her reaction was not half as bad as I thought it would be :)


Seriously though, she was Ok with it... I do change my cars often (but not these ones!) - she said as long as I don't change my wife as often as I change my cars, I am good. As they say, always easier to ask for forgiveness rather than permission!


Looking forward to picking up the 90 Adventure .. was at the dealer yesterday - saw a 110 Adventure. Agree with YOLO110 .. they look amazing...

[Is Vic There]

Nice one mate.

Going to have a look at the 90 Adventure that would have been mine tomorrow, I'll take some pictures, bit miffed that it doesn't have carpet just that in one of the promotion pictures it did! Saying that they also had a snorkel and roof rack!

Post some more tomorrow!

[YOLO110]

Don't tease us, surely you took a picture?

OK!!!

http://s5.postimg.org/sicadb7cz/IMG_3802.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/sicadb7cz/)

http://s5.postimg.org/57y4hmuwz/IMG_3799.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/57y4hmuwz/)

http://s5.postimg.org/xsh94lrlv/IMG_3795.jpg (http://postimg.org/image/xsh94lrlv/)

LOVE the colour in the 'flesh'! :cool:

[YOLO110]

Less than 5 minutes after taking these, I was back in my Keswick Green 90... it looked very 'dark' in comparison!

The Heritage is a great 'nod' to the 'heritage' of the Defender IMHO! I like the colour, the interior, the little touches. Its just a bleeding shame the in OZ they get A/C, steps, radio etc etc... but in the UK, we get NOTHING!

CRAZY! Why not have a single spec vehicle running... NO Fffing idea!

Still love it though!! :>))

[mattp]

There's a grey 110 Adventure for sale at Geelong LR, 7 seats, sunroof, cold pack, privacy glass etc. After my order got a bit cocked up I was chasing other dealers up looking for a 7 seat 110 and came across it, though I couldn't convince my wife the $20k premium ($84k drive away) was worth it over the standard 110 with all the goodies that I found elsewhere. Bloody tempting though!

[Andrew86]

LOVE the colour in the 'flesh'! :cool:

LOVE IT, especially those seats. Thanks for sharing :)

[Is Vic There]

Well bloody hell, went to have a look at the 90 Adventure that was going to be mine, there was also a black 90 with leather and black pack, being honest apart from the exclusivity of the Adventure I couldn't see where the extra $13K was! I took my old mate and he called me a knob, saying that I should just buy the standard one! Anyway, they had a 90 demo and I took it for a drive, well I was shocked how great the seats are and after reading posts on how cramped the driving position is I thought it was great! Loved the steering (apart from the lock) and thought it was quite nippy, hated the shift from 2nd to 3rd but reckon I'd get use to it! Will I get use to it, reckon so!
We then had a good look round all the new car garages and you do start to question yourself when you see what you can buy for just under $70K. Seen the new Alfa sports car as well, that is one nice bit of kit! My old mate looked at a Ford Fiesta ST, for the cost of the Adventure I could buy two and still have $10K, bizarre isn't it!

[mattp]

Well bloody hell, went to have a look at the 90 Adventure that was going to be mine, there was also a black 90 with leather and black pack, being honest apart from the exclusivity of the Adventure I couldn't see where the extra $13K was! I took my old mate and he called me a knob, saying that I should just buy the standard one! Anyway, they had a 90 demo and I took it for a drive, well I was shocked how great the seats are and after reading posts on how cramped the driving position is I thought it was great! Loved the steering (apart from the lock) and thought it was quite nippy, hated the shift from 2nd to 3rd but reckon I'd get use to it! Will I get use to it, reckon so!
We then had a good look round all the new car garages and you do start to question yourself when you see what you can buy for just under $70K. Seen the new Alfa sports car as well, that is one nice bit of kit! My old mate looked at a Ford Fiesta ST, for the cost of the Adventure I could buy two and still have $10K, bizarre isn't it!
There is a pretty broad selection of great cars available at the price point of a new Defender, but I doubt there's many that will hold their value as well at this point. That's my justification anyway!
What are you going to do, get the standard or the Adventure?

[MY16DFR90]

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum and thought I would reveal what I have bought, delivery Jan 2016.

Defender 90, Corris Grey with black pack with alloy wheels, cold climate pack, premium leather, sunroof, black side runners, front mudflaps, front carpet mats,

This was one of two of the last coming in through Lance Dixon, Doncaster, they still have a Heritage 90 that can be ordered if anyone is interested.

Managed to squeeze the sales guy to 54K drive away... thought a pretty reasonable deal.

Chris.

[YOLO110]

Thats a great deal! Great spec too! You will love it!

How mush were they wanting for the 90 Heritage btw! :>)

[MY16DFR90]

They were saying about 64 for the heritage which I didn't think was too bad,
for 9 grand less and a lot more extras I'm really happy with the one I chose.

[WakeMeForMeals]

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum and thought I would reveal what I have bought, delivery Jan 2016.

Defender 90, Corris Grey with black pack with alloy wheels, cold climate pack, premium leather, sunroof, black side runners, front mudflaps, front carpet mats,

This was one of two of the last coming in through Lance Dixon, Doncaster, they still have a Heritage 90 that can be ordered if anyone is interested.

Managed to squeeze the sales guy to 54K drive away... thought a pretty reasonable deal.

Chris.



Hi Chris, Congrats on your order. Our cars are twins - I have ordered exactly the same spec, delivery scheduled Jan/Feb 2016. What colour premium leather seats are you getting? I have ordered the two tone red seats but can change the order, so still deciding.


For others thinking of ordering, despite what salespersons may tell you, there are still dealers with unfilled orders allocated to them which can be spec-changed. When I was looking to buy, I was told by a couple of dealers that I will not find any unallocated slots and that I should buy the cars they had in stock, etc etc at full RRP... which was clearly incorrect. Do phone around to a few dealers before you make your decision . That said, the unallocated slots that dealers have are selling very fast so have to be quick.

[WakeMeForMeals]

Well bloody hell, went to have a look at the 90 Adventure that was going to be mine, there was also a black 90 with leather and black pack, being honest apart from the exclusivity of the Adventure I couldn't see where the extra $13K was! I took my old mate and he called me a knob, saying that I should just buy the standard one! Anyway, they had a 90 demo and I took it for a drive, well I was shocked how great the seats are and after reading posts on how cramped the driving position is I thought it was great! Loved the steering (apart from the lock) and thought it was quite nippy, hated the shift from 2nd to 3rd but reckon I'd get use to it! Will I get use to it, reckon so!
We then had a good look round all the new car garages and you do start to question yourself when you see what you can buy for just under $70K. Seen the new Alfa sports car as well, that is one nice bit of kit! My old mate looked at a Ford Fiesta ST, for the cost of the Adventure I could buy two and still have $10K, bizarre isn't it!



There are many cars around that price range .. however, I doubt they will make you smile EVERYTIME you drive them, I doubt they will make you look back for a second look EVERYTIME after you park them and I doubt they will make you talk about them at EVERY opportunity :)

[Wheatos]

For anyone who has a new Defender, or is going to nab one of the last spots, I have just listed a brand new lockable cubby box for sale in the markets section.

Even if you want to upgrade your old interior, this will help.

Easy to install yourself. Don't pay the $910 the dealer charges!!!

Don't ask me why I ended up with this, other than to say that a lack of product knowledge by the salesman, and a subsequent lack of accountability, resulted in me having to stick with it... :censored:

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/internal-accessories-sale/225945-unused-leather-lockable-cubby-box-defender-eastwood-nsw-sydney-cbd.html

[MY16DFR90]

Hi Chris, Congrats on your order. Our cars are twins - I have ordered exactly the same spec, delivery scheduled Jan/Feb 2016. What colour premium leather seats are you getting? I have ordered the two tone red seats but can change the order, so still deciding.


For others thinking of ordering, despite what salespersons may tell you, there are still dealers with unfilled orders allocated to them which can be spec-changed. When I was looking to buy, I was told by a couple of dealers that I will not find any unallocated slots and that I should buy the cars they had in stock, etc etc at full RRP... which was clearly incorrect. Do phone around to a few dealers before you make your decision . That said, the unallocated slots that dealers have are selling very fast so have to be quick.

Hi WakeMeForMeals,
My vehicle is one they already had coming in and comes with P6 premium leather pack in black/black... I personally think the red contrast will look a bit 'boy racer' and would consider the grey contrast which looks really good.
What price if I may ask did you negotiate for yours ?

[Andrew86]

would consider the grey contrast which looks really good.

I was tossing up between the black/black or lunar/black contrast, and ended up with the contrast pack. It's just that little bit different. Hopefully the lighter grey isn't too prone to marks :confused:

[mattp]

Andrew86 I was the same, couldn't decide between black/black or black/grey, but I've locked in black/grey in the end. I think the grey leather will wear better in the long run than the white contrast stitching on the black/black will.

[WakeMeForMeals]

Hi WakeMeForMeals,
My vehicle is one they already had coming in and comes with P6 premium leather pack in black/black... I personally think the red contrast will look a bit 'boy racer' and would consider the grey contrast which looks really good.
What price if I may ask did you negotiate for yours ?



Thanks Chris. Just thinking aloud, if your car is being delivered in January 2016, I'm pretty sure the specs can still be changed. My car is being built in mid-December and I have till early November to change specs as I want (colour, options, etc). The only thing I can't change is the bodytype (ie - can't change the 90 to a 110 for example). So, if you want to change any of the options, etc, it would be worth giving the dealer a call.


With regards to price, I am actually not too sure how much discount they gave, as funny as that may sound! My contract has a RRP of $59K something. There was a trade involved, so I'm not sure how much more than the wholesale value they gave to me on the car I traded in (which effectively represents the discount they gave off the new car). I just knew the number I would have been happy with as a changeover and they got close ($1000 more), so I just decided to buy the car. What was important to me was getting one of the last of the 90s that are produced so I didn't research price, etc as much as I would normally do. My gut feel is that I got around $3K discount but didn't dissect numbers too much with the salesperson. I have bought a few cars from them so I was relying on them to do the right thing by me on this front.

[MY16DFR90]

Hi guys,
Good to get some feedback... I too will look at the black/grey contrast.

[MY16DFR90]

I've just had confirmed from Land Rover Australia that my seats will have all black stitching, there must be 2 types of premium ebony/ebony seats.

[mattp]

I've just had confirmed from Land Rover Australia that my seats will have all black stitching, there must be 2 types of premium ebony/ebony seats.
That's interesting, is that direct from LRA or via the dealer?

[Is Vic There]

What model are you talking about, a Adventure or a Heritage, just that the Heritage doesn't have leather!


I'm getting confused with people posting on here about buying a standard LR and not one of the LE models!

[mattp]

I think he's ordered a standard 90 with options... the Adventure has black stitching though.

[Is Vic There]

I think he's ordered a standard 90 with options... the Adventure has black stitching though.


I thought that, looked at one on Saturday!

[dfendr]

Mine has arrived
I am sure Pickles 2 Will be here shortly to photograph it

[Pickles2]

Mine has arrived
I am sure Pickles 2 Will be here shortly to photograph it
I definitely will be my friend. Looking forward to it.
Martin.

[YOLO110]

I definitely will be my friend. Looking forward to it.
Martin.

Photos! :cool:

[Pickles2]

Was going past ULR today, so dropped in to see if they had an Adventure or Heritage for us to see. They had a silver Adventure 110,..looked good.
ULR have now sold out of Defenders, they have no more "spots", and cannot obtain any more.
The Demo Aintree 90 that We took home recently (nice one too), has also gone!
Pickles.

[MY16DFR90]

Hi guys,

To confirm, I spoke to the salesman at Lance Dixon Doncaster who said my stitching would be black as per the catalogue image... I expressed that I wanted more concrete confirmation so he spoke to LRA to confirm for me.
Mine isn't a limited edition.

[Disco Muppet]

Not sure if this has been mentioned but there's a grey Adventure 90 at Tony Leahey in Orange. Salesperson said they only got it because someone cancelled. Also getting a heritage 90, and passed on a RRS SVR a week or so ago to a customer in sydney.
$70k :eek:

[robbo247]

Hi , look at this video of the heritage 90 on youtube (5.30 minute mark)
shows inside being driven around....great video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uZt4J3SJpM


thanks
Robbo:)

[lucashill]

Does any one know if you will be able to order limited edition parts down the track. ie. i really like the gear knobs on the adventure or Autobiography...

[mattp]

Good question. I've ordered some badges off the Adventure from the UK, they're listed as backordered from LR so we'll see if they come through.

[Landybitz]

Just waiting on LRA, pricing on the new front mudflats with logo, and the rears in white.

[aj90]

FYI there is an Adventure 90 in the Brisbane showroom this morning, $71K if anyone is interested :cool:

[Is Vic There]

That would have been my car! I changed to an October build date, should see it at Christmas!

[Andrew86]

Saw a very nice 110 Adventure in West Perth yesterday afternoon. It was fully kitted out with the Land Rover roof rack, snorkel and Warn winch just as the promo materials showed.

Perhaps these were options to tick, as opposed to inclusions? :confused:

[Tombie]

Saw a very nice 110 Adventure in West Perth yesterday afternoon. It was fully kitted out with the Land Rover roof rack, snorkel and Warn winch just as the promo materials showed.

Perhaps these were options to tick, as opposed to inclusions? :confused:

Confirmed it last week in Adelaide - Bare bones is all you get...

No rack, winch or RAI... All are extra cost options... (Bit of misleading advertising there)

[Andrew86]

Confirmed it last week in Adelaide - Bare bones is all you get...

Yikes, that all must have added up to a fairly expensive piece of kit. Worth it :cool:

[WakeMeForMeals]

Picked up my 90 Adventure this week. Attached are a couple of pics. I was apprehensive about the Phoenix Orange colour initially but glad I went with it - looks great with the wheels and the black bonnet, front grille, roof and eyebrows. I know the Adventure Edition comes at a premium in price to a similarly spec'd non- special edition Defender, but it does feel a bit special.... the marketing has obviously worked on me! Looking forward to long and happy relationship with her ....

[loneranger]

Looks great.

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[Avion8]

Picked up my 90 Adventure this week. Attached are a couple of pics. I was apprehensive about the Phoenix Orange colour initially but glad I went with it - looks great with the wheels and the black bonnet, front grille, roof and eyebrows. I know the Adventure Edition comes at a premium in price to a similarly spec'd non- special edition Defender, but it does feel a bit special.... the marketing has obviously worked on me! Looking forward to long and happy relationship with her ....

That looks fantastic, & I'm sure you will have years of pleasure with it.:D

[Pickles2]

Picked up my 90 Adventure this week. Attached are a couple of pics. I was apprehensive about the Phoenix Orange colour initially but glad I went with it - looks great with the wheels and the black bonnet, front grille, roof and eyebrows. I know the Adventure Edition comes at a premium in price to a similarly spec'd non- special edition Defender, but it does feel a bit special.... the marketing has obviously worked on me! Looking forward to long and happy relationship with her ....
Jeez, Who wouldn't be happy with that, and ya've also got all the little "extras" inside.
You're indeed a lucky man.
That is a VERY special Defender, Pickles.

[Is Vic There]

Well done, bet you're like a kid at Christmas!


Mine's exactly the same but newer!

[Avion8]

Well done, bet you're like a kid at Christmas!


Mine's exactly the same but newer!

Might be Grassmere green, as they may run out of Orange paint!:wasntme:

[Aguy]

That orange looks really nice, especially with the contrasting black.
Congratulations!!

[WakeMeForMeals]

Might be Grassmere green, as they may run out of Orange paint!:wasntme:
LOL!! Wouldn't put it past them!

[WakeMeForMeals]

Thanks all for your kind comments and good wishes... the colour and the car are looking better and better every day! Boys and their toys!! Of course, my wife and kids just shake their heads in disbelief as to why I would buy "that ugly car" .. which of course brings a smile to my face.
My neighbor saw it yesterday and was telling me about how he used to drive Defenders as ambulances in the 60's and 70's when he was living in village camps in Africa.... now, you don't get that sort of conversation and feel good moments with any other car! Again, that's what owning a defender is all about!

[Glenpick]

The best pics I've seen of the Orange outdoors - the colour really pops - congrats you will enjoy for many years I'm sure.

[robbo247]

well done-great looking defender adventurer in orange....

for any one interested- found a few good pics of the heritage 110.
They seem more expensive in europe? 47,000 euro

Land Rover Defender 110 Heritage Limited Edition - Overzicht - Auto Trader (http://www.autotrader.nl/bedrijfswagen/land-rover-defender/2015/tynaarlo/6vb8u/land-rover-defender-110-heritage-limited-edition/)

My heritage 110 should be here in 2 weeks....the dealer said...

Today was thinking about the DPF issue's....I believe the heritage and adventurers will have them....I hope we dont have any trouble with them.....Warranty will cover that? I think...

Robbo:)

[Samblers]

I saw the orange 110 in West Perth last week too... had to swing the car around to do a double take!

I must say that I coveted the Orange 110 for a long time during the order period whilst all these discussions were taking place... but I don't like the colour in the flesh, it's too rusty/ ochre/ terracotta.

They should've gone with the G4 Tangiers Orange.

Anyway, good to see these cars finally here... Let the scratching begin!

Sam

[loneranger]

Saw a very nice looking Heritage 90 that was delivered to Southern's this afternoon. I won't post any pics as I believe that honour should go to Avion8 who I believe is the intended owner.

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[Avion8]

Saw a very nice looking Heritage 90 that was delivered to Southern's this afternoon. I won't post any pics as I believe that honour should go to Avion8 who I believe is the intended owner.

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Thanks for this - yes Southern called me this morning to let me know it was in, trouble is we are 100kms away doing firebreaks & slashing. So get to pick him up on Friday. He was due in on Friday, but I guess with the Asian King being a day late into Freo everything else slipped. The sales manager did mention: "That, is, by far, the best looking Defender I've EVER seen".

After 10 months I am very excited, and only 4 sleeps.:D

[loneranger]

Marcus said he was going to send you some pic's. If you pm me an email address or phone number I can try and send the pic's we took.

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[MrLandy]

Thanks for this - yes Southern called me this morning to let me know it was in, trouble is we are 100kms away doing firebreaks & slashing. So get to pick him up on Friday. He was due in on Friday, but I guess with the Asian King being a day late into Freo everything else slipped. The sales manager did mention: "That, is, by far, the best looking Defender I've EVER seen".

After 10 months I am very excited, and only 4 sleeps.:D

Excited for you brother! ...Oh to be just 4 sleeps from picking up a Heritage 90! 😊👍

[Pickles2]

well done-great looking defender adventurer in orange....

for any one interested- found a few good pics of the heritage 110.
They seem more expensive in europe? 47,000 euro

Land Rover Defender 110 Heritage Limited Edition - Overzicht - Auto Trader (http://www.autotrader.nl/bedrijfswagen/land-rover-defender/2015/tynaarlo/6vb8u/land-rover-defender-110-heritage-limited-edition/)

My heritage 110 should be here in 2 weeks....the dealer said...

Today was thinking about the DPF issue's....I believe the heritage and adventurers will have them....I hope we dont have any trouble with them.....Warranty will cover that? I think...

Robbo:)
I can't give you a definitive answer on your DPF issue, but I believe you may find that they are not fitted to your car.
Aussie defenders, to the best of my knowledge are only Euro 1V compliant, which does not require a DPF.
To date, I've never heard of a DPF on an Aussie Defender.
Pickles.

[JDNSW]

The orange colour is reminiscent of the colour used for Landrovers by the Department of National Development before they changed to a yellow colout in about 1956. The ones drove with the BMR in 1959-60 university vacation job were a mix of the two colours.

John

[YOLO110]

I can't give you a definitive answer on your DPF issue, but I believe you may find that they are not fitted to your car.
Aussie defenders, to the best of my knowledge are only Euro 1V compliant, which does not require a DPF.
To date, I've never heard of a DPF on an Aussie Defender.
Pickles.

Wise man speaks the truth. ;)

[robbo247]

Hi Avion8.


Barbagellos also has my 110 heritage...apparently it arrived last few days, so our units were prob on the same boat...


what rust protection are you getting done from southern's....electronic or
chemical?


I also ordered some Melville moons seat covers last week from SA.
they are adding the hue166 tag to the covers for me.


Robbo

[86mud]

All this talk of limited editions! Landrover has been produced heaps of limited editions Defenders in the 90's.....my 1998 130 is a limited edition - no cup holders, no power windows, no central locking, single cassette player...:D

[Tombie]

Hi Avion8.


Barbagellos also has my 110 heritage...apparently it arrived last few days, so our units were prob on the same boat...


what rust protection are you getting done from southern's....electronic or
chemical?


I also ordered some Melville moons seat covers last week from SA.
they are adding the hue166 tag to the covers for me.


Robbo


Electronic is WOFTAM...

Stick with barrier style treatments.

[Avion8]

Hi Avion8.


Barbagellos also has my 110 heritage...apparently it arrived last few days, so our units were prob on the same boat...


what rust protection are you getting done from southern's....electronic or
chemical?


I also ordered some Melville moons seat covers last week from SA.
they are adding the hue166 tag to the covers for me.


Robbo

Hi Robbo,

Yes they did both arrive off the Asian King on 8/10. As for corrosion protection I am doing nothing. I did order the paint protection & the fabric protection, but other than that I will just keep it clean - relatively. For the old 107" I do pressure wash the chassis & spray with lanolin after any beach work, it's holding up quite well for a 61 year old.

Hopefully the seat protection will keep the seats looking nice, however if they do start looking grubby they will get covers. I intend as much as possible to use it as is & in 20-30 years time someone can give it a spruce up, and drive it past my nursing home window:D

That is a great idea to have the HUE 166 tag added to the covers. Picking mine up on Friday morning.

[Avion8]

Meant to attach a photo that Southern Land Rover kindly sent me:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/401.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/IMAG3084_zpsj7fl8h94.jpg.html)

[tonyf]

It's a bit like waiting for the woman of your dreams - the longer you wait the more desirable she becomes - esp. when others are showing off theirs!

[Andrew86]

That little Heritage looks a treat! Congratulations.

[YOLO110]

It's a bit like waiting for the woman of your dreams - the longer you wait the more desirable she becomes - esp. when others are showing off theirs!

... except the UK ones are 'hotter' because they have no A/C! :p

[WakeMeForMeals]

Meant to attach a photo that Southern Land Rover kindly sent me:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/401.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/IMAG3084_zpsj7fl8h94.jpg.html)The best looking of the limited editions I reckon... congrats!!!

[Tombie]

I will put $50.00 on the table right now that someone rocking up to Melrose next year in a Limited will be the winner of Best of Breed :cool:

If a straight of the showroom floor D4 can win best in its class vs all others set up for touring etc then a Heritage or Adventure should be a shoe in in the Defender class :cool:

[Is Vic There]

Just got the heads up that mine will be ready for collection towards the end of November!

[MrLandy]

Meant to attach a photo that Southern Land Rover kindly sent me:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/401.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/IMAG3084_zpsj7fl8h94.jpg.html)

A grasmere beauty! Simple perfection.

[SG1 Bones]

'Simple perfection.'


Isn't that the whole concept of the Land Rover dating back to '48?! (I don't think you could include the Disco's and Rangies though.) [emoji23]

Nathan.

[MrLandy]

Isn't that the whole concept of the Land Rover dating back to '48?! (I don't think you could include the Disco's and Rangies though.) [emoji23]

Nathan.

My point exactly Nathan 👍 well said. ...it seems it's the end of an era not just for Defenders, but for the originary Land Rover design principle/concept as a whole.

Cheers brother

[JDNSW]

Isn't that the whole concept of the Land Rover dating back to '48?! .....

Nathan.

Actually, looking at the Heritage 90, what struck me was how far removed both the design and the market were from the 1948 model!

(Farmer/recreation, absolutely basic/many extras, front designed so lights+radiator protected by being set back and in/all the easily damaged bits right on the corners, almost every part of the body & chassis either alloy or galvanised/plastic everywhere less alloy and almost no galvanising)

John

[SG1 Bones]

True John but I was comparing to other 4wd's on the market. For example the Land Cruiser has changed so much more in a smaller life span.

Nathan.

[Dervish]

The orange colour is reminiscent of the colour used for Landrovers by the Department of National Development before they changed to a yellow colout in about 1956. The ones drove with the BMR in 1959-60 university vacation job were a mix of the two colours.

John

I don't suppose that's who the Leyland brothers bought theirs from?

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/399.jpg

[JDNSW]

I don't suppose that's who the Leyland brothers bought theirs from?


It is possible - colour is about right, but I am not aware of any of the National Development vehicles ever having been 107 wagons - all that I ever saw or heard of were 80/86/88 hardtops. Rather more likely is that the colour was copied by either Leylands or the original owner from the National Development vehicles. I note that their Series 2 was the same colour - and by that time National Development had gone to yellow. (not sure why, possibly a bit cooler. Both colours were to make the vehicle easy to spot for search parties!)

John

[Avion8]

Isn't that the whole concept of the Land Rover dating back to '48?! (I don't think you could include the Disco's and Rangies though.) [emoji23]

Nathan.

I don't know, the early Classic 2 door Range Rover is a very simple beast, no electronic gizmo's, wind down windows, no central locking seat still too close to the door, I like it a lot.

[SG1 Bones]

I don't know, the early Classic 2 door Range Rover is a very simple beast, no electronic gizmo's, wind down windows, no central locking seat still too close to the door, I like it a lot.


Touch?.

Nathan.

[MrLandy]

It's an interesting discussion, I'm intrigued because it is about losing the culture of roving, the unmediated journey and the 'touch' yes; but also the shifting culture of vehiclular priorities.

The simplicity and pragmatism of great design and making-do, has almost succumbed to the micromanaged surety that someone will come and rescue the high tech luxury escape module that has gone into limp mode. How have priorities shifted so far in such a short time? It's like backing up to the cloud. Blind faith. The digital oil level dipstick that tells you that the oil is critically low, goes into limp mode, needs a flatbed truck, but its not really, it just needs a 500ml top up! Hmm... vehicles designed for urbanity, marketed as escaping urbanity, but confirming the utopian misnomer of disurbanity. Yes electrickery is just something to learn how to diagnose and repair in the field; but more than the mechanics, it's actually the ethos, the departure without known destination being mapped, gps'd, researched, without pre-ordained coordinates, that is being lost.

Somehow the freedom to rove far from our own pre-conceptions has become a mere capsule of momentary elixir, based more on the 'look of landscape' than on the finding of country.

John is right, the pragmatism of bush design of the land rover has slowly ebbed away into the heritage 90, but the purity of the first range rovers has vanished much more rapidly, into a luxury behemoth unattainable by the majority. ...is this the fate of the defender too?

...yes re-bore the 4BD1 yet again, it's now a 5.2 litre, the side walls are so thin that it's translucent, the 300tdi has become a 400tdi by default. The cloud doesn't recognise the puma 2.9 re-map and the 1.3 solar Hover Rover just doesn't allow you to 'touch', well, anything outside the humidicrib. A luddite you say? ...no actually, just an earthling, intent on retaining the lost art of roving. A limited edition. Like grasmere green long ago lost its namesake, the forests.

[cuppabillytea]

I will put $50.00 on the table right now that someone rocking up to Melrose next year in a Limited will be the winner of Best of Breed :cool:

If a straight of the showroom floor D4 can win best in its class vs all others set up for touring etc then a Heritage or Adventure should be a shoe in in the Defender class :cool:
Too true.

[MrLandy]

Too true.

But don't we all love predictability, reliability, the edginess of no difference? :p

[Tombie]

More people "rove" now than ever before.
People "explore" continents not just a continent.
Many farmers I know drive modern Range Rovers, Saharas and BMWs...

And keep the farm hacks right there...

Time marches on; technology improves and people's experiences now are no less real to them than any before them...

[MrLandy]

More people "rove" now than ever before.
People "explore" continents not just a continent.
Many farmers I know drive modern Range Rovers, Saharas and BMWs...

And keep the farm hacks right there...

Time marches on; technology improves and people's experiences now are no less real to them than any before them...

I hear you Tombie, each to their own and all life experiences are valid, agreed. Which also means its valid to question the direction things are going in, to critique the 'modern' culture of our times. This is not a criticism of any individual choices, it's a lament for what I see as a major change in Land Rover design ethos. ... I'm not convinced that the direction design and technology are going in has improved the world I live in, nor the experience of roving. It's kind of like minimalism vs clutter, or the more is more/less is more debate. More roving doesn't necessarily mean better quality roving. Infact, I'd beg to differ, I've seen less roving over the past few years, both across this continent and overseas, and more pre-determined destination tourism. Many may like this approach. I don't.

[Willow4]

Have been advised by the dealer that my Heritage 110 has arrived at the dealer and will be available for collection next Tuesday [bigsmile]

Its going to be a long weekend .........however I'll stay occupied by taking all the accessories of the current Defender ready for the transplant.

Anyone interested in a Nara Bronze LE 110 :D

[Andrew86]

but the purity of the first range rovers has vanished much more rapidly, into a luxury behemoth unattainable by the majority. ...is this the fate of the defender too?

I don't think so. It's more a case of Land Rover repositioning its various sub-brands. Defender, Discovery and Range Rover will be the three distinct tiers of product (which is why Land Rover has disappeared off many bonnets), offering different levels of luxury, affordability and raw capability.

With that in mind, I'll be really interested to see where Defender goes next. It'll be built to a price, but it'll also be built for a clear purpose. It won't look as charming as that special little Heritage 90, but I still think it'll appease the rover within :)

[Landybitz]

How many Ltd did Au get? I read 130?

And would you keep it standard or mod it?

[Avion8]

How many Ltd did Au get? I read 130?

And would you keep it standard or mod it?

I collected my Heritage 90 SW this morning, & have been driving it here & there most of the day & it is now home. The dealer Southern Land Rover mentioned that they were only allocated 5 celebration Defender's, 4 Adventure's & mine is the only Heritage. I plan on keeping it standard but will remove rear seats & fit storage for a trip around Australia in a couple of years towing a caravan & with Oztent on Thule racks:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/673.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030175_zpsi8etgh6n.jpg.html)

Interesting comment from a chap I met at a vineyard lunch spot on the way home: "That is immaculate for an old vehicle, what year is it?":D

[kogvos]

I collected my Heritage 90 SW this morning, & have been driving it here & there most of the day & it is now home. The dealer Southern Land Rover mentioned that they were only allocated 5 celebration Defender's, 4 Adventure's & mine is the only Heritage. I plan on keeping it standard but will remove rear seats & fit storage for a trip around Australia in a couple of years towing a caravan & with Oztent on Thule racks:

Interesting comment from a chap I met at a vineyard lunch spot on the way home: "That is immaculate for an old vehicle, what year is it?":D
Nice plates (and a lovely 90 to boot)!

[WakeMeForMeals]

I collected my Heritage 90 SW this morning, & have been driving it here & there most of the day & it is now home. The dealer Southern Land Rover mentioned that they were only allocated 5 celebration Defender's, 4 Adventure's & mine is the only Heritage. I plan on keeping it standard but will remove rear seats & fit storage for a trip around Australia in a couple of years towing a caravan & with Oztent on Thule racks:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/12/673.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030175_zpsi8etgh6n.jpg.html)

Interesting comment from a chap I met at a vineyard lunch spot on the way home: "That is immaculate for an old vehicle, what year is it?":D
Congrats mate... that really looks a treat! Happy and safe motoring ahead! Love the comment re the "old vehicle" LOL!

[YOLO110]

Congratulations!

Looks just great (for an old vehicle!! :D)

Interesting... you have Continental AT's fitted rather than the Wrangler MTR? Did you request this? MUCH better option anyway, especially as you cannot buy matching Wrangler MTR's in OZ! :(

[SG1 Bones]

Nice, it looks great, congratulations. I think it's great that your keeping it mostly original it will keep the 'old' look better. Looks like your already having fun with it, so keep it up.
With the plates could you not get HUE166? I'm in Queensland so we have the option but I don't know WA plates too well.
Thanks for the pic I look forward to seeing more.

Nathan.

[Avion8]

Congratulations!

Looks just great (for an old vehicle!! :D)

Interesting... you have Continental AT's fitted rather than the Wrangler MTR? Did you request this? MUCH better option anyway, especially as you cannot buy matching Wrangler MTR's in OZ! :(

Thanks Yolo, Hugh just came with the Continental AT's, which is fine by me. Side steps arrive next week so will be installed along with the tow bar on Thursday. Apparently 110 tow bar does not fit the 90.:p

[Avion8]

Nice, it looks great, congratulations. I think it's great that your keeping it mostly original it will keep the 'old' look better. Looks like your already having fun with it, so keep it up.
With the plates could you not get HUE166? I'm in Queensland so we have the option but I don't know WA plates too well.
Thanks for the pic I look forward to seeing more.

Nathan.

Hi Bones, Someone already has HUE166 in WA, so HUGH was close enough. I'm a little worried from an earlier thread that he may turn out to be female!

[Mjt084]

Interesting comment from a chap I met at a vineyard lunch spot on the way home: "That is immaculate for an old vehicle, what year is it?":D

I had a similar comment driving my Defender home from the dealers last year "where did you get that resprayed? They did a good job!"

[Avion8]

Hi Avion8.


Barbagellos also has my 110 heritage...apparently it arrived last few days, so our units were prob on the same boat...


what rust protection are you getting done from southern's....electronic or
chemical?


I also ordered some Melville moons seat covers last week from SA.
they are adding the hue166 tag to the covers for me.


Robbo


Hi Robbo, Having travelled 400+ kms already I just know my seats are going to get grubby sooner rather than later. Who did you order your Melville & Moon seat covers from in SA? I think I need a set for all 4 seats, especially the one our for little dog, who by the way loves travelling in the Heritage, he can see in all directions:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/10/36.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/Auster_zpslhqtxbx4.jpg.html)

[robbo247]

Hi Avion8, I ordered the melville moon seats direct from factory in Port Elizabeth SA, talk to Nicole...she's a top lady to deal with..I can give you her direct email if you like, they can put hue166 on the covers as well.
Tel: (041) 484 6631 sales@melvillandmoon.com (sales@melvillandmoon.com)
I'm still waiting for them, they are still making the seat covers...actually I believe another person has ordered a set from margaret river for their heritage 110.. I got the complete set for front and back..barbargellos
had 3x heritage 110's.

I picked up my heritage 110 last friday, soooo...glad I got it, love it...had a scare driving back from dealer, had a funny burning clutch/brake like smell, no idea what, but all good so far, must have been my jerky rough driving.weird...

my license plates are Huey166 :)
I'll post a pic if you like?

ciao
robbo

[YOLO110]

Photo's... YES please!

The 'smell' you refer to is probably just some oil etc 'residue' burning off the brand new engine/drivetrain installation. My dealer warned me about this, it also then did happen to me but went away after 30 km or so... :>)

Enjoy!

[MrLandy]

Yes show us some pics of Huey! 😊

[Is Vic There]

Get mine at the end of the month!

[Avion8]

Hi Avion8, I ordered the melville moon seats direct from factory in Port Elizabeth SA, talk to Nicole...she's a top lady to deal with..I can give you her direct email if you like, they can put hue166 on the covers as well.
Tel: (041) 484 6631 sales@melvillandmoon.com (sales@melvillandmoon.com)
I'm still waiting for them, they are still making the seat covers...actually I believe another person has ordered a set from margaret river for their heritage 110.. I got the complete set for front and back..barbargellos
had 3x heritage 110's.

I picked up my heritage 110 last friday, soooo...glad I got it, love it...had a scare driving back from dealer, had a funny burning clutch/brake like smell, no idea what, but all good so far, must have been my jerky rough driving.weird...

my license plates are Huey166 :)
I'll post a pic if you like?

ciao
robbo


Thanks robbo, I will follow up with Mellville & Moon. Southern LR only had one Heritage, my little 90, & 4 Adventure's.

Mine had that funny smell for a while & I reckon it could have been stickers on the exhaust or paint burning off somewhere. All OK now after 500kms or so. Back to the dealer today to have my silver side runners installed - I hope, 3rd time lucky. I thought of going with Huey but thought folks would think he is a Vietnam era Bell helicopter!

You must post pics.

Cheers Nigel

[Is Vic There]

The boat mine on has just gone through the Panama canal!


Quite fun tracking the boat!

[Pickles2]

The boat mine on has just gone through the Panama canal!


Quite fun tracking the boat!
"Fun",....Absolutely!!
Make sure you take a printout of each page as you track it, and keep it in your "Defender File", with all of your other Defender "paperwork",.....just like I did!
Pickles.

[Avion8]

My steps were installed on Tuesday & we now have a wife who can enter & exit unassisted:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/815.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030235_zpsum32lwem.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/816.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030239_zpscejn9uqu.jpg.html)

[Pickles2]

We have the factory side runners too,.....wouldn't be without 'em.
Pickles.

[MrLandy]

My steps were installed on Tuesday & we now have a wife who can enter & exit unassisted:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/815.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030235_zpsum32lwem.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/816.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030239_zpscejn9uqu.jpg.html)

Mrs Landy is very jealous!! and so am I! :) Hope you LOVE it.
Cheers, well done.

[justinc]

Nice☺ with any luck Tonyf will let me sit in or even drive his heritage 90 if i wear gloves and full overalls when he picks it up...

Jc ☺

[Avion8]

Mrs Landy is very jealous!! and so am I! :) Hope you LOVE it.
Cheers, well done.

I absolutely do love it, & the more I drive it the more I enjoy it. Sadly don't seem to meet many Defenders when I take it out, but today - because it has a lot more space, we took the Peugeot 4007 on a 140km round trip to collect BBQ, outdoor seats, & a lot of other stuff & came across dozens of Defenders who all ignored us.

Also had a very special photo shoot yesterday with the car in a studio with the wife & doggy in tow. It was a fantastic experience & we get to see the results on Saturday & choose our gift! I was dreading this but it turned out to be a lot of fun, & Southern Land Rover did a great job detailing HUGH for the occasion. Watch this space:)

[cuppabillytea]

I absolutely do love it, & the more I drive it the more I enjoy it. Sadly don't seem to meet many Defenders when I take it out, but today - because it has a lot more space, we took the Peugeot 4007 on a 140km round trip to collect BBQ, outdoor seats, & a lot of other stuff & came across dozens of Defenders who all ignored us.

Also had a very special photo shoot yesterday with the car in a studio with the wife & doggy in tow. It was a fantastic experience & we get to see the results on Saturday & choose our gift! I was dreading this but it turned out to be a lot of fun, & Southern Land Rover did a great job detailing HUGH for the occasion. Watch this space:)
Looking good. Can't wait to see the studio shots. :)
You might be starting a trend.

[Landi]

There's a Heritage 90 on carsales for $95,000. Private sale. Not sure what's going on there

[Pickles2]

I absolutely do love it, & the more I drive it the more I enjoy it. Sadly don't seem to meet many Defenders when I take it out, but today - because it has a lot more space, we took the Peugeot 4007 on a 140km round trip to collect BBQ, outdoor seats, & a lot of other stuff & came across dozens of Defenders who all ignored us.

Also had a very special photo shoot yesterday with the car in a studio with the wife & doggy in tow. It was a fantastic experience & we get to see the results on Saturday & choose our gift! I was dreading this but it turned out to be a lot of fun, & Southern Land Rover did a great job detailing HUGH for the occasion. Watch this space:)
We got a "Gift" photoshoot too with Gracie.
I wasn't going to bother with it,..but eventually decided to. I think the deal was that we would at least get one photo for no charge, as our "gift", even if we didn't want any more.
So, we made the appointment, turned up, & decided to go ahead after talking to the photographers. They asked us what we wanted out of the images etc etc, & so, at an arranged later date, we did the photoshoot,...a REALLY fun experience,...about 400+ images were taken!!
A couple of weeks later we were invited back to the studio to see the results, and on the way there I said to Wifey, not to get carried away,..we'd just get our free"gift" image, and that would be it,.....she was Ok with that.
BUT, when we saw the images, I had a totally different view, because the images were brilliant,...awesome in fact. So, we got our free "gift", but we bought a 22 image album at ridiculous cost!!...Couldn't care less, it was a ripper fun day for Wifey & I,...the images are sensational, all in a leather bound album, & something we'll treasure for the rest of our lives.
All part of the joy of owning a Defender.
Pickles.

[Avion8]

We got a "Gift" photoshoot too with Gracie.
I wasn't going to bother with it,..but eventually decided to. I think the deal was that we would at least get one photo for no charge, as our "gift", even if we didn't want any more.
So, we made the appointment, turned up, & decided to go ahead after talking to the photographers. They asked us what we wanted out of the images etc etc, & so, at an arranged later date, we did the photoshoot,...a REALLY fun experience,...about 400+ images were taken!!
A couple of weeks later we were invited back to the studio to see the results, and on the way there I said to Wifey, not to get carried away,..we'd just get our free"gift" image, and that would be it,.....she was Ok with that.
BUT, when we saw the images, I had a totally different view, because the images were brilliant,...awesome in fact. So, we got our free "gift", but we bought a 22 image album at ridiculous cost!!...Couldn't care less, it was a ripper fun day for Wifey & I,...the images are sensational, all in a leather bound album, & something we'll treasure for the rest of our lives.
All part of the joy of owning a Defender.
Pickles.

Oh no, I see the same happening tomorrow when we go for the viewing with our stylist! I totally agree with it being a fun experience, although getting Hugh in and out of the studio was a tight experience, not sure a 110" would have made it around the corner at the top of the ramp, it was a multi point turn with the 90".

Our photographer must have taken at least 400 photo's, just the dog was on form in the car, in fancy dress, my flat cap, & as for the car well he was photographed from every angle with everything that opened and shut in many different positions. I will let you know how we go.

[Pickles2]

Oh no, I see the same happening tomorrow when we go for the viewing with our stylist! I totally agree with it being a fun experience, although getting Hugh in and out of the studio was a tight experience, not sure a 110" would have made it around the corner at the top of the ramp, it was a multi point turn with the 90".

Our photographer must have taken at least 400 photo's, just the dog was on form in the car, in fancy dress, my flat cap, & as for the car well he was photographed from every angle with everything that opened and shut in many different positions. I will let you know how we go.
Lol,.....Sounds good,.....and GREAT fun.
When We did our photoshoot, we were asked what we wanted from the images, and it was decided 50% Defender, 50% us. We were taken to an exterior location, under a bluestone bridge on the banks of the Yarra,......absolute fun day!!
I'll be interested in your opinion.
Pickles.

[Avion8]

Hi Pickles,

Ours was all done in a studio with great lighting, half with the car in place, the other half with us in various outfits, with dog, without dog, & other accessories including my french easel & acrylics, which I got liberally coated in, luckily it washes off easily with water.

Yours on the banks of the Yarra sounds splendid, you should post some up if possible or is there a website they can be viewed on? I will if possible post some Heritage shots - if they let me, & maybe one or 2 in the embarassment section - or maybe not:D

[Landybitz]

$95000.

What were they new 55?

2015 Land Rover Defender Heritage Manual 4x4 MY16 (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Land-Rover-Defender-2015/SSE-AD-3676906/?Cr=0)

[Pickles2]

Hi Pickles,

Ours was all done in a studio with great lighting, half with the car in place, the other half with us in various outfits, with dog, without dog, & other accessories including my french easel & acrylics, which I got liberally coated in, luckily it washes off easily with water.

Yours on the banks of the Yarra sounds splendid, you should post some up if possible or is there a website they can be viewed on? I will if possible post some Heritage shots - if they let me, & maybe one or 2 in the embarassment section - or maybe not:D
The deal was, whilst we bought 22 images, we only got the "rights" to one, so we only have one neg.......when Wifey gets in I'll get her to try to put it up.
Pickles.

[Landybitz]

My steps were installed on Tuesday & we now have a wife who can enter & exit unassisted:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/815.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030235_zpsum32lwem.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/816.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030239_zpscejn9uqu.jpg.html)

Cant say the steps suit the Heritage look, silver and green? Far too modern.

[Avion8]

Cant say the steps suit the Heritage look, silver and green? Far too modern.

I think it's supposed to be a nod to HUE166 which had a silver chassis, and maybe to the galvanised bits? Not to everyones taste I'm sure, but I like it.

[Willow4]

Just picked up the new Defender this morning !

They look so much better 'in the flesh'. Very happy !!

Anyhow, off to the garage to start playing :)

[tailslide]

Cant say the steps suit the Heritage look, silver and green? Far too modern.

Perhaps the individual black folding steps, similar to the ones fitted to the Series 2A?

[MrLandy]

Just picked up the new Defender this morning !

They look so much better 'in the flesh'. Very happy !!

Anyhow, off to the garage to start playing :)

Wow! looks fantastic Willow!
...the garage?? what needs doing? It's already perfect! ...why not just hit the tracks?

[Jan]

My steps were installed on Tuesday & we now have a wife who can enter & exit unassisted:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/815.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030235_zpsum32lwem.jpg.html)

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/816.jpg (http://s938.photobucket.com/user/jodel1050/media/Heritage%2090/P1030239_zpscejn9uqu.jpg.html)

Is it just the light - or did you have the windows tinted?

If tinted - what percentage tint please?

Congratulations - looks nice !!

(Awaiting my 110 18/11/2015)

[Avion8]

Is it just the light - or did you have the windows tinted?

If tinted - what percentage tint please?

Congratulations - looks nice !!

(Awaiting my 110 18/11/2015)

Hi Jan,

We did order the tint back in January, as the dealer had a special on the tint, paint & fabric protection. The purchase agreement just states "Street Legal Tint" so not sure what percentage, but it is quite dark - hopefully will keep some of the UV away from my moles!

Look forward to seeing your 110, and you will enjoy that. It is without doubt one of the nicest looking Defenders I have seen both in 90" & 110" format.

[loneranger]

Hi Jan,

We did order the tint back in January, as the dealer had a special on the tint, paint & fabric protection. The purchase agreement just states "Street Legal Tint" so not sure what percentage, but it is quite dark - hopefully will keep some of the UV away from my moles!

Look forward to seeing your 110, and you will enjoy that. It is without doubt one of the nicest looking Defenders I have seen both in 90" & 110" format.

I think Street legal tint means darkest legal tint.

It looks really good with the dark tint.

[tonyf]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=101605&stc=1&d=1446881860
The new baby meets her 11 year-old sister.

[Willow4]

Wow! looks fantastic Willow!
...the garage?? what needs doing? It's already perfect! ...why not just hit the tracks?

I have a few things to transfer of the current Defender :D

Tow Bar
Dual battery
Anderson plug for the camper
Reversing camera
etc

Going to take it out tomorrow for a run and put some days on it.

[Willow4]

Perhaps the individual black folding steps, similar to the ones fitted to the Series 2A?

Thats what I have ordered for mine - the four individual steps.

I think they will suit the older style of the vehicle. They should be here on Tuesday, so will post some pics once I installed them.

[MrLandy]

I have a few things to transfer of the current Defender :D

Tow Bar
Dual battery
Anderson plug for the camper
Reversing camera
etc

Going to take it out tomorrow for a run and put some days on it.

Cool.

[tailslide]

Thats what I have ordered for mine - the four individual steps.

I think they will suit the older style of the vehicle. They should be here on Tuesday, so will post some pics once I installed them.

I should have declared that I am also getting four of these steps on my (non limited edition) 110. Due to arrive in March 2016, oh the wait.

[YOLO110]

$95000.

What were they new 55?

2015 Land Rover Defender Heritage Manual 4x4 MY16 (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Land-Rover-Defender-2015/SSE-AD-3676906/?Cr=0)

More than $55k mate!

Like the licence plate!

Does anyone know what the 'bag' is in the rear inside photo? (tucker bag with sheep inside!?)

[YOLO110]

I should have declared that I am also getting four of these steps on my (non limited edition) 110. Due to arrive in March 2016, oh the wait.

Worth the wait! ;)

I fitted the OEM swing up 'steps' on my Keswick Green 90... looks much more in keeping with the traditional LR look than the 'modern' side runners IMHO...

And they are just perfect for getting in/out too. :cool: :D

[Pickles2]

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=101605&stc=1&d=1446881860
The new baby meets her 11 year-old sister.
Top number plate.
Pickles.

[tonyf]

Top number plate.
Pickles.

I'm very happy with the M&M seat covers also.

[MrLandy]

I'm very happy with the M&M seat covers also.

Hey tonyf, can I ask what the cost all up incl freight?
Cheers

[tonyf]

Hey tonyf, can I ask what the cost all up incl freight?
Cheers
The covers (including bonus spare wheel cover), $440. Shipping by Interparcel $284, including extra $10 for $500 insurance. So, $724 total.

[robbo247]

This is my 110 heritage- I wanted to have " DEFENDER " on the bonnet,
it was stuck on slightly curved....I like it even thou its not really suppose to be on this model..heheheh

Love the vehicle..really good turning circle...approx 10l/100kms

when I get the M&M covers, ill post it with them..

robbo:)

[Avion8]

This is my 110 heritage- I wanted to have " DEFENDER " on the bonnet,
it was stuck on slightly curved....I like it even thou its not really suppose to be on this model..heheheh

Love the vehicle..really good turning circle...approx 10l/100kms

when I get the M&M covers, ill post it with them..

robbo:)

Looks great robbo, complete with DEFENDER on the bonnet.

[tonyf]

More than $55k mate!

Like the licence plate!

Does anyone know what the 'bag' is in the rear inside photo? (tucker bag with sheep inside!?)

I reckon the bag is what the M&M seat covers come in!

[mickygee]

sorry a bit off topic but seat covers related. i sent an email to Melvill and Moon about 5 days ago asking for price and shipping of a set of seat covers for the Heritage 90 with their custom HUE166 tag, but I've not heard a peep from them. does anyone know if there is a better email i can send my order to?

[tonyf]

sorry a bit off topic but seat covers related. i sent an email to Melvill and Moon about 5 days ago asking for price and shipping of a set of seat covers for the Heritage 90 with their custom HUE166 tag, but I've not heard a peep from them. does anyone know if there is a better email i can send my order to?

Send to sales@melvillandmoon.com for attn. of Nicole

[robbo247]

Melville & Moon communications by email is terrible...i found that as well, I rang them several times instead...its not that expensive and it will get a quicker response...from them, they seem to have problems with their emails..its not their fault....just the servers....the direct phone works the best.... (0011 27) + 41 484 6631 talk to Nicole..say you want the hue 166 graphics..like the chap from Two Rocks WA...she will know...

Robbo:)

[mickygee]

thanks guys, i have sent another email and will follow up with a call when they open, in about 14 hrs..

[tonyf]

thanks guys, i have sent another email and will follow up with a call when they open, in about 14 hrs..

Yes, this is what I found also. Making a follow-up phone call is the way to go.

[AndyG]

The runt of the family :wasntme:

[robbo247]

Want to put a bullbar on the heritage 110 and re-paint to silver like the bumper or grasmere green...anyone had anyluck fitting the new defender ARB bullbar, as the grill is a bit larger - like the SVX.
ARB thinks it wont fit...also perhaps the TJM might work... both these bars are ADR compliant.

I like the Rijidij hybrid bar....from Murray....but its not ADR compliant- I suppose that doesnt matter...as long as it has indicators on the bar.... insurance is not that concerned about ADR rules..I believe...anyway, they are mainly for vehicles with airbags...which defenders dont have....

robbo:)

[justinc]

You can fit the early td5 with a/c model arb bar it is the right one to suit the extended grill models. Thats all i fit to defenders now i hate the later one it is too close to the panelwork IMO.

JC

[Landybitz]

Want to put a bullbar on the heritage 110 and re-paint to silver like the bumper or grasmere green...anyone had anyluck fitting the new defender ARB bullbar, as the grill is a bit larger - like the SVX.
ARB thinks it wont fit...also perhaps the TJM might work... both these bars are ADR compliant.

I like the Rijidij hybrid bar....from Murray....but its not ADR compliant- I suppose that doesnt matter...as long as it has indicators on the bar.... insurance is not that concerned about ADR rules..I believe...anyway, they are mainly for vehicles with airbags...which defenders dont have....

robbo:)

Insurance companies would be very concerned if you fitted something that was not ADR approved.

But as Defender has no airbags you can fit anything to it really. Both ARB bars will fit, as will most Tubular Winch Bars.

[robbo247]

Yes talked to the insurance today, they dont care about ADR compliant bullbars for defenders...as long as they are tell what you have....Im with shannons...yes the ARB sits too close to body,...i agree and I dont like it too close, but they are a nice bullbar, trouble is, Ive got to change the grill to stock standard to make it fit now,,I'll look at TJM next week...

Just an update guys, just got off the phone talking to Nicole from meliville and moon seats covers in south africa...they are making a dash cover as well for the heritage....I put my order in....because it seems everyone wants seat covers from them around the world....for the Heritage model...they have had a lot of orders from australia....so they are designing/releasing some extra's like dash covers now....I asked her if i can get a cubby box cover as well...see what she says...

thanks
robbo

[mickygee]

Yes talked to the insurance today, they dont care about ADR compliant bullbars for defenders...as long as they are tell what you have....Im with shannons...yes the ARB sits too close to body,...i agree and I dont like it too close, but they are a nice bullbar, trouble is, Ive got to change the grill to stock standard to make it fit now,,I'll look at TJM next week...

Just an update guys, just got off the phone talking to Nicole from meliville and moon seats covers in south africa...they are making a dash cover as well for the heritage....I put my order in....because it seems everyone wants seat covers from them around the world....for the Heritage model...they have had a lot of orders from australia....so they are designing/releasing some extra's like dash covers now....I asked her if i can get a cubby box cover as well...see what she says...

thanks
robbo

Jeez your doing better than i am, i sent 3 emails and i also called them 2 days ago and spoke to Samantha (nicole wasn't available) she told me to email her at orders@melvillandmoon.com. so that was 2 days ago and still no response!!
next step is to book a flight...

[robbo247]

hi mickey,
yes she told me she had a lot of emails from a chap in australia...hehehe
must be you...

I told her her communicaton suck.....how about repling to them


robbo:)

[Avion8]

hi mickey,
yes she told me she had a lot of emails from a chap in australia...hehehe
must be you...

I told her her communicaton suck.....how about repling to them


robbo:)

Well I got an email response 11 days ago stating: "We will answer as soon as possible."

As far as I'm concerned if they can't bother then neither will I. This is just disgraceful customer service so why bother? This was from jane for info.

If the seats fall apart which they will, hopefully exmoor trim will have some Almond cloth in stock, or I may use a dead sheep as a cover.

[robbo247]

Hi Avion8,
I dont know why it takes an effort for a response from M&M...
I just ring them and forget about emails....as my emails come back undelivered to them, so it must mean they have IT issues..
I did tell her everyone is waiting for a reply..

anyway a few pics she sent me...from M&M..
they are doing the console cover as well- not the dash..my mistake...


robbo:)

[Is Vic There]

Just to let you all know (if you're interested) my 90 Adventure is just off the coast of French Polynesia!




Now back to seat covers...............................!

[Avion8]

Hi Avion8,
I dont know why it takes an effort for a response from M&M...
I just ring them and forget about emails....as my emails come back undelivered to them, so it must mean they have IT issues..
I did tell her everyone is waiting for a reply..

anyway a few pics she sent me...from M&M..
they are doing the console cover as well- not the dash..my mistake...


robbo:)

Thanks robbo, I take it all back as I did get a very nice response from Nicole overnight, so will be progressing with the seat covers and the spare wheel cover which looks good on your Heritage. Now just need the book the UK owners get & the nice leather case with recovery gear that the Swiss received. The centre armrest cover for just the lid would be OK, not sure the rest of it would fit over the Alpine box of tricks on the back of the cubby though!

[tonyf]

Hi Avion8,
I dont know why it takes an effort for a response from M&M...
I just ring them and forget about emails....as my emails come back undelivered to them, so it must mean they have IT issues..
I did tell her everyone is waiting for a reply..

anyway a few pics she sent me...from M&M..
they are doing the console cover as well- not the dash..my mistake...


robbo:)
The Heritage has a raised centre armrest so I don't think the one shown will work. I am getting one made for the raised lid, also for the doors pulls which are also likely to get dirty quite quickly.

[tonyf]

Thanks robbo, I take it all back as I did get a very nice response from Nicole overnight, so will be progressing with the seat covers and the spare wheel cover which looks good on your Heritage. Now just need the book the UK owners get & the nice leather case with recovery gear that the Swiss received. The centre armrest cover for just the lid would be OK, not sure the rest of it would fit over the Alpine box of tricks on the back of the cubby though!

Glad you are going ahead with them Avion8. Yes, the communication is frustrating but they are nice people and their product is terrific.

[robbo247]

yes , the console in the pic, is for a standard puma, from M&M..
they have already work out one for the heritage model with the raised bit...as they have the heritage car to measure it from...so you woud get an accurate measured console fitted...

Good idea about the door pulls...must get this as well...


Hi Avion8...what UK book and what swiss leather case?:o
any pics and internet links?

robbo:)

[Avion8]

yes , the console in the pic, is for a standard puma, from M&M..
they have already work out one for the heritage model with the raised bit...as they have the heritage car to measure it from...so you woud get an accurate measured console fitted...

Good idea about the door pulls...must get this as well...


Hi Avion8...what UK book and what swiss leather case?:o
any pics and internet links?

robbo:)

Hi robbo, Just go check out the Defenders2.net website. There is lots to drool over there Defender specific & with a seperate Celebration Series thread.

[tonyf]

yes , the console in the pic, is for a standard puma, from M&M..
they have already work out one for the heritage model with the raised bit...as they have the heritage car to measure it from...so you woud get an accurate measured console fitted...

Good idea about the door pulls...must get this as well...


Just to clarify, I am getting those things made locally, not by M&M.

[jon3950]

So it looks like we're going from being a 2 Disco family to a 2 Defender family...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2015/11/549.jpg

This turned up a couple of weeks ago. Now I just need my Keswick 110, which is due to be built in a couple of weeks.

Cheers,
Jon

[cuppabillytea]

Envious,I am.:mrgreen:

[jon3950]

Envious,I am.:mrgreen:

Envious?

You get to drive your's every day, while I still have to wait 2 weeks for mine to roll off the production line, let alone get it delivered, and only get to drive this one occasionally.

Must admit its very nice though :)

Cheers,
Jon

[Is Vic There]

That does look very nice, good choice by the way.

[cuppabillytea]

:(
Envious?

You get to drive your's every day, while I still have to wait 2 weeks for mine to roll off the production line, let alone get it delivered, and only get to drive this one occasionally.

Must admit its very nice though :)

Cheers,
Jon

Yes but you get the thrill of expectation like a Kid waiting for Christmas. The thrill and eager anticipation you blokes are having is palpable, and you can watch it transit the globe every minute of the day if you want to. The memory of that joy will stay with you forever. Not to mention the one you already have is an absolute pearler.
I got mine straight from the Show Room.

[LRD414]

This turned up a couple of weeks ago. Now I just need my Keswick 110, which is due to be built in a couple of weeks.


Two now Jon! Funnily enough I sat in one of these (the orange Adventure 90) at Pacific Land Rover on the Sunshine Coast the weekend just gone. And it's not spoken for yet, which I thought odd.

Scott

[Willow4]

MLR in Port Melbourne have a grey Adventure 90 as a demo !

Whilst I appreciate that not all Adventures have been spoken for, I was very surprised to see one as a demo.

But the way - very nice vehicle.

[Landybitz]

Bruce Lynton on the GC have a Orange one for sale.

[Is Vic There]

The ship with mine on has just left Auckland!
Should have docked in Brisbane today!
The dealer has told me that it should be ready to collect 2nd week in December.

[JDNSW]

Not sure if it belongs in this thread, but I saw a white ninety on a trailer heading south on the Newell near Forbes this morning - anyone here?

John

[tailslide]

The ship with mine on has just left Auckland!
Should have docked in Brisbane today!
The dealer has told me that it should be ready to collect 2nd week in December.



The ship must have gone the "long" way round. :D