Limited Edition D4

[carlschmid2002]

I saw an add for a limited edition D4 in the paper today. It included the privacy glass and black pack and a few things. About $9000 for free according to the add. I can't find anything about it on the web site. Does anyone know what model it is or is it all models. I am looking at getting a D4 early next year and i want an SE with a few extras like E diff etc. I like the idea of the 20" wheels with the Black Pack but I wouldn't have paid the $5500 for it. I always intended to get GOE 18" Rims for trips but the 20" would be good around town.

[GP1200]

It was called the XXV, If you google it, you should find some reviews on it, released in 2014, I think they brought in 150x of them.

Jack

[carlschmid2002]

This add was from LR yesterday. Nothing on the website. I am aware of the 25th anniversary model. There was nothing for free. They cost 125k. Bit much for me. My budget can extend to an SE. There are no extras on the HSE I want anyway.

[dmdigital]

Like this? Special Land Rover Offers | Barbagallo Land Rover Osborne Park | Barbagallo Motors Perth (http://www.barbagallo.com.au/land-rover/current-offers)

[carlschmid2002]

That's the one.

[carlschmid2002]

Any idea what model that is? I will have to go in to a dealer and ask.

[Jimlr]

Black pack on a std Fiji white car is +5.5k. Can't see any extra value there, other than needing to move '16 stock before its shipped out....
I stand to be corrected!

[letherm]

Odds on that's the end of year run out sale bonus for this year. I bought mine around this time in 2013 and there was a deal running over October/November then too. Pretty sure it happened in 2014 as well.

Martin

[carlschmid2002]

I need to sell my F6 first. I won't be in a position to buy until early next year I would say. I would like the 20" Black Pack on an SE with E Diff and privacy glass. I am going to get a set of GOE 18" wheels for bush.

[letherm]

I would have liked an E-Diff but took floor stock without it as it was there. I had read that the E-Diff is great to have but not really necessary on later models unless you're doing hard core stuff as the traction control had improved so much over the years. While you're waiting to sell the F6 scour carsales, redbook etc to get a good idea of prices out there. It helps to know what you should be paying not what they want you to pay.

[LandyAndy]

I saw a few adds on Foxtel for these during Bathurst.
The featured vehicle was fridge white just like mine,no better colour:p:p:p:p:p:p:p
Black pack,20" wheels,privacy glass,electic fold mirrors(the vehicle was shown folding its).
BEAST,looked a million bucks,unsure what other extras are thrown in.
There were only 3 adds worth watching during Bathurst,the D4 add,the Supercrap add where the XA GT coupe owner was looking for a sponge to wipe up after his mrs broke her waters and the feminine hedge trimmer add,which I only saw once,I bet it was pulled:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Andrew

[carlschmid2002]

Could you tell if it was an SE or HSE? I was originally set on a TDV6 but most of them are so specked up they cost as much as a SE. I am moving to Brisbane at the end of the year and will get serious about selling the F6. I am not ruling out a used D4 if I get the right warranty. I have seen some very good 2012 HSEs with low Ks. My three year old wants a blue LR. I don't think that she considers the Disco to be a proper LR so it doesn't matter what colour really. I have a grey D3 and had a grey Defender 90. Love the colour but they show up the scratches too easily.
I intend to get my transmission serviced before the move and I may well hang on to the D3 for another year. It's just the fuel economy that hurts. There is nothing wrong with it. I may have to change some bushes as well. I currently lease the F6 and to lease a D4 will be the same as it will use a less fuel and insurance will be less. The only catch with leasing is it can't be more than 7 years old at the end of the lease which limits me to cars that are 2-3 years old.

[l00kin4]

This from Purnell Land Rover site:
Purnell Land Rover (http://purnelllandrover.com.au/specials?gclid=CMyP49qSvsgCFYiCvQod1Y8Pdg)


http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachment.php?attachmentid=100545&stc=1&d=1444694724


Get ready for a more distinctive adventure in the 2016 Land Rover Discovery Limited Edition. With its striking black highlights, including 20-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, extended roof rails, grille and door mirrors, it has an incredible $9,000 of value at no extra cost.
With numbers strictly limited to 300, it's sure to move fast.
Offer available on 2016 model Discovery Limited Edition SDV6 SE and SDV6 HSE models. Limited Edition equipment value of $9,000 refers to the normal recommended retail price of the included options. This offer is available from 1 October 2015 and is only available at participating Land Rover dealers while stocks last.

[MrLandy]

Hilarious! How are a few black bits and window tinting worth $9000 'value'? Even if they threw in a free 110 Perentie I'd struggle to see the 'value' in paying $100K+ for this. ...But then I guess it's all about perceived luxury these days with LR isn't it.

[mojo]

feminine hedge trimmer add,which I only saw once,I bet it was pulled:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Andrew

I saw that ad the other day, and offered to buy one for the missus. She suggested I try my whipper snipper out on myself first to see if it works... :o:D

[Melbourne Park]

Funny thing is that on a Toyota, black external mirrors mean a lower end model ... so too do black door handles. On Discos, grey door handles mean a base model ...
The wheels do look good and would be easier to clean. But then so do the GOE wheels and the lower cost 18" tyres will save one heaps ...
Maybe I should get a black can of Plasti-Dip and spray my mirrors, door handles and air vents, and see if I like it ...


I thought it might be a limited edition Last of the Discovery ... like they are doing for the Defenders.
I guess those will be next year!

[Meken]

Hilarious! How are a few black bits and window tinting worth $9000 'value'? Even if they threw in a free 110 Perentie I'd struggle to see the 'value' in paying $100K+ for this. ...But then I guess it's all about perceived luxury these days with LR isn't it.


Those wheels are about $7k alone as an option

[LandyAndy]

Hilarious! How are a few black bits and window tinting worth $9000 'value'? Even if they threw in a free 110 Perentie I'd struggle to see the 'value' in paying $100K+ for this. ...But then I guess it's all about perceived luxury these days with LR isn't it.

Wash your knuckles before draging them around in here thanks:p:p:p:p:p.
Andrew

[MrLandy]

Wash your knuckles before draging them around in here thanks:p:p:p:p:p.
Andrew

Ha ha sure Andy ...yeah because $7000 'value' wheels represent the pinnacle of evolution.😜 Nothing against D4's, or black bits, just the ridiculous pricing.

[LandyAndy]

Ha ha sure Andy ...yeah because $7000 'value' wheels represent the pinnacle of evolution.😜

We have standards here,we do accept Trodgolites who are yet to inherit "THE GRIN" as long as they behave.
You are most welcome to wind us up,we are the Latte sippers:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[MrLandy]

:) I think you mean Troglodytes? 👹 ...Ah Yes well they've always been milk (latte) sippers to my knowledge since time immemorial...and quintessential Bathurst fans too.

Whereas we minimalist design classic loving bearded folk generally prefer espresso doppio. ...to keep our hairy backs luxuriant. 😉

[Melbourne Park]

Those wheels are about $7k alone as an option

I suggested to GOE that they have distributors for their wheels in Sydney and Melbourne (where 9 million people are within an hour from).

But if GOE did that, the prices would be double - said GOE. So instead of $600 wheel, ie 5x6-$3000 for a 5 wheel set or the recommended 6 wheel seat at $3,600, you'd (we'd) be paying $7,000.

So the reality is that while $7,000 sounds a complete rip-off, that price fits with what GOE wheels would cost if they were retailed.

Now if those wheels were 18" wheels, that would be cool ...

[MrLandy]

I suggested to GOE that they have distributors for their wheels in Sydney and Melbourne (where 9 million people are within an hour from).

But if GOE did that, the prices would be double - said GOE. So instead of $600 wheel, ie 5x6-$3000 for a 5 wheel set or the recommended 6 wheel seat at $3,600, you'd (we'd) be paying $7,000.

So the reality is that while $7,000 sounds a complete rip-off, that price fits with what GOE wheels would cost if they were retailed.

Now if those wheels were 18" wheels, that would be cool ...

...just because it's 'the retail price' doesn't mean it's not a total rip off! In fact most retail prices have big margins built in so the supposedly 'discounted sale' price is actually the retail price. (And don't get me started on gst!) gst on wholesale, added to gst on freight, added to gst on sale price, added to gst on retail! Talk about compound interest! And are we all about to accept an increase in gst? If we don't question these things where will the rip off end up?

$7000 for 5 wheels is ridiculous by any real world measure. Talk about first world problems!

No wonder it's a limited edition, only a limited number of people would be gullible (or affluenza) enough to buy it!

[Tombie]

...just because it's 'the retail price' doesn't mean it's not a total rip off! In fact most retail prices have big margins built in so the supposedly 'discounted sale' price is actually the retail price. (And don't get me started on gst!) gst on wholesale, added to gst on freight, added to gst on sale price, added to gst on retail! Talk about compound interest! And are we all about to accept an increase in gst? If we don't question these things where will the rip off end up?

$7000 for 5 wheels is ridiculous by any real world measure. Talk about first world problems!

No wonder it's a limited edition, only a limited number of people would be gullible (or affluent) enough to buy it!

It would appear you don't have a working understanding of how GST works.. :cool:

[MrLandy]

It would appear you don't have a working understanding of how GST works.. :cool:

An interesting assumption. Strictly yes it's only the 10% that is remitted and/or claimed back by gst registered business. And prices shouldn't increase at each change of hands to cover the accounting cost of collecting and managing gst all the way up the line... But do you think the end customer only pays 10%? I suggest the gst unofficially increases prices by more like 20% on average over what they would have been without gst.

[Meken]

100645
Are you calling me gullible? ;)

[carlschmid2002]

The whole point of this post is you get a Tech Pack and the Black wheels for free. You still have to stump up for a $91700 for the SE or $102000 for the HSE, well that's what they cost in Townsville anyway. They are only getting white ones. I have been quoted over $90000 for a TDV6 with a lot of options I don't want. The only problem is these limited editions will not have the e-diff. As the dealer said to me, who wants a diff lock with 20" rims. I do. I intend to get GOE 18" as well when I get my D4.

[Melbourne Park]

...

$7000 for 5 wheels is ridiculous by any real world measure. Talk about first world problems!


Reality is that tyre businesses place a cost on the money to buy, the shipment to them costs, and also they cost the storage, and the handling ... if the wheels sit there, that costs heaps for them to hold them.

I had though that the GOE should be able to be bought locally ... for lets say 25% more ... but GOE said that sadly he had spent heaps of time trying to organise something, but such stockists would end up doubling the cost from GOE direct.

Have you found out the price on your Ferrari wheel by the way? The one with the dint in it?

Over $15k for one of those, before the Aussie dollar fell. So for just four wheels, that's over $60k.

[Melbourne Park]

The whole point of this post is you get a Tech Pack and the Black wheels for free. You still have to stump up for a $91700 for the SE or $102000 for the HSE, well that's what they cost in Townsville anyway. They are only getting white ones. I have been quoted over $90000 for a TDV6 with a lot of options I don't want. The only problem is these limited editions will not have the e-diff. As the dealer said to me, who wants a diff lock with 20" rims. I do. I intend to get GOE 18" as well when I get my D4.

I sort of had that problem too ... but IMO, with a demo, an extra $20K was a lot for a rear diff lock. End of the day the non-lock will get you as far as most other 4WDs in severe conditions. Heat on the rotors is the main negative issue with the non rear diff lock. A decent set of tyres is worth several diff locks IMO. Its frustrating that for $1,100 you can have a front air locker from ARB, but no rear one on D4s.

[MrLandy]

All these prices are simply bonkers and testament to the affluenza sweeping this continent, including real estate prices,etc. A brand new Defender still only costs $50,000 and requires no mods to be the most capable vehicle available straight off the showroom floor.

The founding ethos of Land Rover as a pragmatic everyday vehicle clearly no longer exists here.

I simply fail to understand any of this discussion, whereby a $100,000 vehicle still isn't good enough for purpose?

Signing off from this discussion. Best wishes to all,

[Melbourne Park]

All these prices are simply bonkers and testament to the affluenza sweeping this continent, including real estate prices,etc. A brand new Defender still only costs $50,000 and requires no mods to be the most capable vehicle available straight off the showroom floor.

The founding ethos of Land Rover as a pragmatic everyday vehicle clearly no longer exists here.

I simply fail to understand any of this discussion, whereby a $100,000 vehicle still isn't good enough for purpose?

Signing off from this discussion. Best wishes to all,a

But it won't handle 350kg on its towball. Plus there's no elbow room. Still the Queen drove one in the movies. And it broke down too crossing a creek!!!

[Graeme]

Heat on the rotors is the main negative issue with the non rear diff lock.Don't discount the effect that TC chattering has on drive-shaft splines and the teeth of planetary and sun gears if done frequently enough.

[LandyAndy]

All these prices are simply bonkers and testament to the affluenza sweeping this continent, including real estate prices,etc. A brand new Defender still only costs $50,000 and requires no mods to be the most capable vehicle available straight off the showroom floor.

The founding ethos of Land Rover as a pragmatic everyday vehicle clearly no longer exists here.

I simply fail to understand any of this discussion, whereby a $100,000 vehicle still isn't good enough for purpose?

Signing off from this discussion. Best wishes to all,

I have a mate who is test driving a 2.2lt Puma at the moment,for a week.From a chat we had the other nite I bet he doesnt buy it.
Noisy,poor aircon,notchy gear shift,too high ratio going around corners in 3rd-too low in 2nd,very uncomfortable back seat for his children,pedals off-set to driving position.He said it was very agricultural compared to his ageing D2,not bad for a $50000 out of the box fit for purpose vehicle;);););).
No wonder they arent making them any more.
Andrew

[Plane Fixer]

Andrew, you had better duck real quick as I am sure some folks of the muddy boot brigade are going to have a swipe at you.:p:p:wasntme:

[carlschmid2002]

I have a mate who is test driving a 2.2lt Puma at the moment,for a week.From a chat we had the other nite I bet he doesnt buy it.
Noisy,poor aircon,notchy gear shift,too high ratio going around corners in 3rd-too low in 2nd,very uncomfortable back seat for his children,pedals off-set to driving position.He said it was very agricultural compared to his ageing D2,not bad for a $50000 out of the box fit for purpose vehicle;);););).
No wonder they arent making them any more.
Andrew

Or you could buy a 79 Series cruiser which is more uncomfortable than a Defender and pay $20000 more.

[MR LR]

For the money you would spend on a new Defender, you could have a rebuilt and seriously tricked up D2, which is more comfortable and more capable than a stock Defender.

I know that's what I'm building :D

[scarry]

For the money you would spend on a new Defender, you could have a rebuilt and seriously tricked up D2, which is more comfortable and more capable than a stock Defender.

I know that's what I'm building :D

But there is no way a D2 has the character of a Deefer,and you can't hose out a D2:o:D;)

[carlschmid2002]

But there is no way a D2 has the character of a Deefer,and you can't hose out a D2:o:D;)

Watch me! I wouldn't exactly say I hose out my D3, but for the price I paid for it and all the extras it has I do not intend to spend a cent on it other than oils, filters and brake pads, maybe bushes if required and air springs if they ever fail. I will service the tranny too but I certainly don't get too upset with any bush pin striping etc. If the fuel economy wasn't so bad I would never even consider up grading. If V8 rego wasn't so dear In QLD I would consider leaving it at my Mum's near Port Douglas and just using it up here. I wish that QLD had the same deal for club rego as Victoria.

[Smcconnell]

This "Limited Edition" looks good, but it just seems like a standard D4 + black pack.


Steven

[carlschmid2002]

This "Limited Edition" looks good, but it just seems like a standard D4 + black pack.


Steven

And tech pack I believe if you get the SE, which gives you Sat Nav and Camera

[chuck]

I just bought one in Corris Grey.

Basically they are an MY16 SDV6 SE with Tech Pack & Black Pack.

They come in 4 colours;
Fuji White
Corris Grey
Santorini Black
Firenze Red

Pretty good value, paid marginally more than a TDV6 specced in a colour, sat nav, rear camera, up graded sound, hid lights etc.

Cheers

[tiddy]

I just bought one in Corris Grey.

Basically they are an MY16 SDV6 SE with Tech Pack & Black Pack.

They come in 4 colours;
Fuji White
Corris Grey
Santorini Black
Firenze Red

Pretty good value, paid marginally more than a TDV6 specced in a colour, sat nav, rear camera, up graded sound, hid lights etc.

Cheers

That sounds like an awfully overpriced TDV6.

tiddy