Picking up new D90

[protonpills]

I've just been notified by Land Rover dealer that my new D90 has arrived and should be ready to be picked up in about a week.

I recall reading here others vehicles having minor things overlook in the pre delivery inspection before hand over ie swarf not cleaned out under mats, certain fluids not topped up etc.

I'd like to send the dealer a courtesy email of things to double check before handover.

If people could give me some common things they noticed had been overlooked when they picked up their vehicles it would be appreciated.

Thanks everyone

[GypsySamuraiAnt]

Hi mate and congratulations on the new 90.

I recently took delivery of a 110 and was taken by surprise by a few overlooked things. to name a few missing accessories, very low diff and transfer case oil levels and rust oh the rust. Plus check the seam where the front sloped part of the roof meets the horizontal flat section.

I hope your delivery runs smoothly and most of all enjoy the adventure! Iove my Defender and hope to have everything sorted soon.

Cheers,
Ant

[460cixy]

Congrats on the new 90 mate :D can't comment on landrover pd but having worked in dealerships before pd now days is nothing more the a car wash and kick the tyres sadly

[protonpills]

Yeah I was dubious about vehicle pre delivery inspections myself hence wanting specifics to have them inspect!

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[loneranger]

Congratulations on the purchase.

We got both of ours from Southerns and the only thing they overlooked on mine was the plastic wrap on the subwoofer otherwise from a pre-delivery point of view we were pretty happy with it. Unless its a put your hand in your pocket issue I'd say just go through it yourself and clean out anything your not happy with such as swarf.

Rather than sending an email I'd give it a bit of a check before you drive it away if your worried, they may not take being told how to do their job before they've had a chance to screw it up too well.

[protonpills]

Point taken loneranger. I was just going to list common overlooked issues by dealers in general and not point any fingers and just ask for a quick double check before picking it up. I am tempted to ask to look over it before delivery date when it's picked up and money is transfered. I don't want to hear "oh we'll fix that on its first service" rubbish because as far as I'm concerned that's not good enough when your forking out over $50,000

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[Pocket Rocket]

Don't worry, you will have to take it back many times as issues arise :)

When I got my 90 within the 1st week the aircon started blowing hot air. Turns out a hose had come loose and all the gas leaked out. They fixed it up good as new.

Actually I signed for my 90 when we had put loneranger's in for an aircon warranty repair (different issue).

Have become well acquainted with all the staff at the dealership. We talk to the mechanic a lot, ask lots of questions, get lots of advice.

Best to establish a good rapport with them as you will see them often from the start - it will be a long relationship :)

[loneranger]

Have become well acquainted with all the staff at the dealership. We talk to the mechanic a lot, ask lots of questions, get lots of advice.


Generally now when we walk in and ask one of the service staff a question they normally answer by saying they'll get the mechanic.

[Pickles2]

Congratulations on the purchase.

We got both of ours from Southerns and the only thing they overlooked on mine was the plastic wrap on the subwoofer otherwise from a pre-delivery point of view we were pretty happy with it. Unless its a put your hand in your pocket issue I'd say just go through it yourself and clean out anything your not happy with such as swarf.

Rather than sending an email I'd give it a bit of a check before you drive it away if your worried, they may not take being told how to do their job before they've had a chance to screw it up too well.
"Plastic Wrap On The Subwoofer"!!!....Had exactly the same issue!!
Pickles.

[debruiser]

"Plastic Wrap On The Subwoofer"!!!....Had exactly the same issue!!
Pickles.

the plastic strip under the sub.... yea I had that there too... wondered what that buzzy noise was..... till one day....

[loneranger]

the plastic strip under the sub.... yea I had that there too... wondered what that buzzy noise was..... till one day....

Yeah we couldn't work out what it was. It took my son about 2 minutes to find it and remove it. :o

[Is Vic There]

Reading all these comments is a bit worrying, especially for new Defender owner!

[debruiser]

Does it make the new Land Rover buyer feel better if I tell you that I have a friend who bought a holden, in 2 years she has had 7 (yes SEVEN) new drivers window winder motors!!! And that's just 1 fault with the car.

In my mind a clear plastic transport seal left in place on the sub is NOTHING in comparison.

[Is Vic There]

Oh thanks, just ordered a Holden Colorado ute for work, pick it up early next week!

[loneranger]

Does it make the new Land Rover buyer feel better if I tell you that I have a friend who bought a holden, in 2 years she has had 7 (yes SEVEN) new drivers window winder motors!!! And that's just 1 fault with the car.

In my mind a clear plastic transport seal left in place on the sub is NOTHING in comparison.

I wasn't too concerned about it we initially thought it was just a Land Rover thing - you know put in a sub-woofer but have it not work properly.:wasntme:

[debruiser]

I wasn't too concerned about it we initially thought it was just a Land Rover thing - you know put in a sub-woofer but have it not work properly.:wasntme:

lol.

[YOLO110]

My SubWoofer plastic was on too!

Personally, I was pleased... at least I could remove it without having greasy mit paw marks everywhere!

Last week I took my truck in to have my leaking steering box looked at. I decided to 'wrap' my Momo alcantara/leather wheel if cling film as dealers here don't seem to have steering wheel protectors... just seat protectors.

When I picked up the car, the cling film was in tatters and there were oily fingermarks all over the drivers door trim.

TBH, I am getting really hacked off the way mechanics treat the cars. Yes, a Defender is $50k... a Range Rover could be more than 4 times that... and the same guys are doing the spannering.

WHY is this so difficult to get across that just a LITTLE TLC and respect for other peoples property would actually be an appropriate thing to do?

I am verging on a rant here!!! ;)

[jimr1]

Hi , and congratulations with the new 90 , I'm sure you are going to very happy . I've read your post with lots of interest , because I should pick my new 110 up next week . It has been a long wait , I'm hoping like you there's no quality issues ? Jim :)

[protonpills]

Good to hear Jim. What color did you get?
I confess a 110 Wagon was tempting just to be able to sleep in the back!

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[debruiser]

Good to hear Jim. What color did you get?
I confess a 110 Wagon was tempting just to be able to sleep in the back!

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I'm sure you guys will LOVE your new defenders! Can I just say "Stop ordering keswick green with a white roof" :mad: or my car wont be different :p hahaha.

I wanted to look at a 110 dual cab or crew cab or whatever they call them but I was told in no uncertain terms that they were (and I quote) "...too big and ugly, I only want a 90. It is small and cute..." So I ended up with a 90. I love it; surprisingly it's pretty good around town (very short and can fit in parking bays pretty easy) it's awesome fun on the highway and still tough enough to tow a decent trailer - which makes up for it having next to no space inside (I'm not aloud to remove BOTH seats, I did however take out one.

[slickrok]

Congrats on the new D90.

My wife picked her D90 up a year a go next week. The only issue was low air con fluid which she didn't notice for 3 months because she never uses it until it's really hot. Other than that - she loves it.

So i didn't feel left out I went in and ordered a new 110 last weekend - a day after the orders closed (apparently) but got confirmation its accepted. This means I will have to sell my Amarok (which is great on and off road).

So what am I sharing this - when I bought my Amarok everyone told me they were unreliable, too many electronics etc. 4x4 forums were full of bad news. Then I looked at reviews for other 4x4s and you read similar bad news about Rangers, Hiluxs and Defenders. It will be a sad day when I do sell it but I don't want to miss the chance to buy a new 100 before they go out of production.

To put it into contrast the last car I bought is a 1987 Perentie Cargo 110 (yes well then have 3 Defenders in our drive). I expect things to be broken, unreliable and fall off.

Despite the Perentie's age, the D90 aircon and the perception of unreliable Amaroks I love driving them all for different reasons. Forums are great for sharing experiences and I get a lot from reading this one but will openly say none of my purchase was based on any logic - they were all based on emotion.

So I hope Im going to love my 110 like my wife loves her D90 and I loved driving my Amarok.

Enjoy your new car and get it dirty !

Shaun


ps. the first thing we did with the D90 was take out both rear seats.

[protonpills]

Good work in managing to snap one up before the end of production, and I thought I was doing well ordering mine in April. No doubt you will be picking yours up after the financial year so does that make it a 2016 model? Or does it go by calendar year?

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[slickrok]

it will make it a 2016 model. now i just have the long wait.......

[jimr1]

Good to hear Jim. What color did you get?
I confess a 110 Wagon was tempting just to be able to sleep in the back!

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Hi , Keswick Green , with white roof , and colour coded wheel arches . When I first inquired I was told there are none in the country that colour . I was offered Black , White , Red , and dark Blue . The manager new I wanted Keswick , He came over and said to me and the salesman , I can get you one but you will have to wait , As It will have to be ordered . It is now here in Oz , and just a few more day's . Jim :)

[Tombie]

Hi , Keswick Green , with white roof , and colour coded wheel arches . When I first inquired I was told there are none in the country that colour . I was offered Black , White , Red , and dark Blue . The manager new I wanted Keswick , He came over and said to me and the salesman , I can get you one but you will have to wait , As It will have to be ordered . It is now here in Oz , and just a few more day's . Jim :)

The wait is agonising isn't it :cool:

[protonpills]

I was offered all sorts of colors too. Thought stuff it, it's my first and probably last land rover I'm going to get and said I'd wait for Keswick green and white roof as well

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[jimr1]

The wait is agonising isn't it :cool:
Hi Tombie , I'm not the sort of person that gets exited , I would like to think I'm mature , even level headed . Mate I can honestly say yes agonising . I'm feeling a bit like a big kid am really looking forward to the new 110 . Jim :D

[NovaRover]

LOL it's good to hear there's other grown men out there feeling like a little kid waiting for santa to arrive. There must be a run on Keswick Green in Aus, My 130 Keswick green with white roof arrives next week,to say I'm obsessed at the moment would be an understatement . This will be my first Defender and I can't wait to fit it out.

[jimr1]

LOL it's good to hear there's other grown men out there feeling like a little kid waiting for santa to arrive. There must be a run on Keswick Green in Aus, My 130 Keswick green with white roof arrives next week,to say I'm obsessed at the moment would be an understatement . This will be my first Defender and I can't wait to fit it out.
There are a couple of reasons I picked Keswick Green , Firstly of the colours available that's the one I like the most . I have a 110 Extreme and it is metalic Red , and I love the colour , It is called Ruby , I also have an old 110 County , that is Masai Red . called The Red Rooter ! So not another Red . I knew that the first 1948 80in was Green , but I didn't know what the colour was called . I learned somewhere that the paint was the paint that they used inside Spitfires , and other planes , so that appealed to me . Last but not least I thought that It would be the colour for Land Rover to go out with , that they started with all those years ago . I may seem strange to some people to give a vehicle a name , but I do . I haven't come up with one yet for the newie . Early day's yet !!..:)

[Is Vic There]

There are a couple of reasons I picked Keswick Green , Firstly of the colours available that's the one I like the most . I have a 110 Extreme and it is metalic Red , and I love the colour , It is called Ruby , I also have an old 110 County , that is Masai Red . called The Red Rooter ! So not another Red . I knew that the first 1948 80in was Green , but I didn't know what the colour was called . I learned somewhere that the paint was the paint that they used inside Spitfires , and other planes , so that appealed to me . Last but not least I thought that It would be the colour for Land Rover to go out with , that they started with all those years ago . I may seem strange to some people to give a vehicle a name , but I do . I haven't come up with one yet for the newie . Early day's yet !!..:)

Fantastic mate, well done :)

[protonpills]

Went to inspect D90 before picking it up in the next couple of days. Everything looks sweet. Took a good look around it and crawled underneath, couldn't see a speck of rust anywhere. Maybe the trick is to pick a color they need to order in build phase so it doesn't sit around for months.

While at Barbagallos holding yard spotted a Keswick green, white roof, contrast leather seats, black wheeled 110 having finishing touches done too. Anyone here picking one up this week?

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