oh oh.. looks like they are having trouble selling D3's

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I just got an email from Landrover... it's below. Normally when car companies start doing this it means they are registering cars with staff to help get their figures up. They then sell them as demos so they don't give the appearance of discounting .... especially a new model 8O 8O 8O


Originally posted by LandRover

Dear Stephen,

Thank you for your continued interest in Discovery 3. You are amongst the first to hear about this special offer available on selected Discovery 3 ex-Demonstrators.

For the first time since launch, the All New Discovery 3 demonstrator fleet must be sold to make way for new stock. Which means the world's most awarded 4WD (over 50 awards so far) now comes with demonstrator savings. These Discovery 3 vehicles include V6 and V8 petrol plus the award winning TDV6 diesel and come with the balance of new vehicle warranty. Contact your nearest Land Rover Retailer for details of available stock.

To find your nearest Land Rover Retailer, click here.

To request a Test Drive, click here.

Regards,

Steven Morten
General Manager
Land Rover Australia

[Slunnie]

I wonder if a discount brings the pricing into line with any other 4WD bar Toyota?

[RichardK]

I might be able to afford one if the price comes down style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[hiline]

me to, in 3yrs time 8O style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif :wink:

[Quiggers]

Even tho I bought a new Rossignol in 1995, LR never bothers calling me, mongrels.

Your info will probably get up the noses of those who've paid full tote. I've seen heaps of them up here on road and even a few new RRs.

Went to Farmarama last week and the local (Casino NSW) dealer had three D3s on display. V6 petrol for $56k, a V6d for $71k and a full jobby for $91k, all driveaway. He also had a late D2 V8 (04) with lots of goodies said it was new last year for $91k, but I could have for just $75K.

Hahahahahahaha. (Nice looking car tho'...)

I just can't quite get my head around the D3, the cabin roof (over driver) felt lower than the D1, but the rear was far longer, but no map pockets in the roof, and that HUGE dash, yeeek. Felt a bit like (sorry to say this) a Pajero.

Just remake the D1, LR, got it right the first time and you 've been doing a great job **cking it up ever since. 3 tonnes rolling, road tyres, not alloy and juice at record prices, come on.

That's my 2 bobs worth, wont be getting a D3. But the sales dude did a great job of telling me the price, for a V6D, which was easily affordable, after trades and leases and other incentives...and there were many...

like tickets to some bloody flower show, in Sydney, next.......


Cheers, GQ

[101RRS]

You better believe LR are discounting D3s - LR will sell a D3 TDV6 S to the place I work on Fleet Discount for $50,297 (inc GST) + on road costs

[Michael2]

A mate was trying to buy a demo Defender last week. Apparently the country is just about out of new Defenders. The salesman at ULR said he had one Defender left - unregistered (so it can't be sold as a demo) and he was going to hold off and get $53K+ for it. So my mate bought a 2002 Defender privately the next day.

The reps reckon 18months with no Defenders style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif , then a new model with TDV6 style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif .

Yet still, they prefer to sell Discos rather than Defenders, when the latter sell quite well despite no advertising and no effort on LRAs part.

If they can't sell the D3s, maybe they might sell the motor/transmission cheap. I wonder how it would go in the Series III. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif 8) 8) style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif





TDV6 Defenders they promise, but no 90s or 130s - so keep them in good nick, cos they won't depreciate. Despite a common motor and platform and a more automated plant - all reducing production costs, they guesstimate the TDV6 Defenders will start at $55K :roll:

looks like I'll be driving the Series III for several more decades.

[hiline]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>TDV6 Defenders will start at $55K[/b][/quote]

my 130 cost me $52 in 2000

so $55 aint to bad in my books with a bigger motor

[p38arover]

Originally posted by Michael2
looks like I'll be driving the Series III for several more decades.

I'll sell you my County.

Ron

[incisor]

you still trying to flog that thing off ron....

whats wrong with it?

or should i say, whats not right with it?

[Ace]

Originally posted by Michael2
A mate was trying to buy a demo Defender last week. Apparently the country is just about out of new Defenders. The salesman at ULR said he had one Defender left - unregistered (so it can't be sold as a demo) and he was going to hold off and get $53K+ for it. So my mate bought a 2002 Defender privately the next day.

The reps reckon 18months with no Defenders :( , then a new model with TDV6 :D :D :D .

Yet still, they prefer to sell Discos rather than Defenders, when the latter sell quite well despite no advertising and no effort on LRAs part.

If they can't sell the D3s, maybe they might sell the motor/transmission cheap. I wonder how it would go in the Series III. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif :lol: 8) 8) :P





TDV6 Defenders they promise, but no 90s or 130s - so keep them in good nick, cos they won't depreciate. Despite a common motor and platform and a more automated plant - all reducing production costs, they guesstimate the TDV6 Defenders will start at $55K :roll:

looks like I'll be driving the Series III for several more decades.

From what i have heard the TDV6 wont be seen in the fender until it recieves a total overhall, including the chassis which is under the D3. In the mean time, according to a press release given to LROI, the defender will recieve a modified version of the 2.2L 4Cyl Turbo diesel engine used in the Mondeo in Europe, it will be upsized to 2.7L. Land Rover cant use the TDV6 (more they wont) until the fender is on the D3 chassis, the new engine is being used to meet new emission laws, as they dont want to continue using the BMW intorduced TD5 any more. Matt

[wardy1]

You know it fascinates me that there is so much concentration on the price of the D3. I just read the write up on the new Jeep Grand..... with the CDR it's 70k plus orc and has none of the super tech featues of the D3, only 5 seats and a much smaller cargo area, the turbo deisel Tojo's are around $80k with a much lower spec again. The fact is, just because you can't afford one doesn't make it excessively expensive and when you do in fact compare it to a Defender at $55k plus ORC (very capable yes, but hardly a high spec!) it doesn't look like bad value to me. I remember not being able to afford a GT falcon when they were under $4,000 new!

[Scouse]

Talking to one of the salesmen at Trivetts a few days ago.
Since the RR Sport has been released, the D3 isn't getting a look in :? .

[Phoenix]

Not being able to afford either, I had a look at the D3 and RRS prices recently.

If you want a TDV6 and air suspension, the RRS is only about $3k more than the equivelant D3, so why would you get the D3!

Somehow I think that LRA really need to find a way to drop the price of the D3 otherwise it just isn't going to be able to compete on price alone.

[p38arover]

Originally posted by incisor
you still trying to flog that thing off ron....

whats wrong with it?

or should i say, whats not right with it?

It's that or the P38A. Whichever goes first means I keep the remaining one.

The County is more useful, the P38A is cheaper in fuel and quieter and better to drive.

Ron (I can't afford 2 toys)

[George130]

guy at work got one of those letters. They offered him the TDV6 SE for $66,000 with 400km on the clock. He is very tempted.
I just want the engine and the 6 speed auto :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[bb7_rider]

you better believe it, i i was in mosman last weekend and counted FIVE RRS in 2 days, and i was only out of the house for about an hour total 8O

[DiscoTDI]

I got that letter too, I like my disco just fine 8)