07MY or 09MY Defender

[pumaboy]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if there is any reason to purchase a 09MY Defender over a 2008 registered 07MY. From what I've heard the vehicles are identical and no changes have been made to the new model. That correct?

I have also been told that there is not distinction between the two on the build plate (it came from a dealer, sounds fishy to me!) so, apart from any updates to the 09MY, there is not much reason to hold out for the 09MY which will be here next month. Any opinions?

Also, being identical vehicles would there be much difference in the resale value between an 07MY and 09MY? I am thinking yes but if the above is true I suppose not.

Considering the abve .. should I rather negotiate hard for a significant discount on an 07MY (considering the new ones are arriving in the next three weeks) or rather go for the 09MY? The difference in delivery is around 4 weeks.

Over to the panel ...

[weeds]

there was a thread about a number of engines needing to be changed out in the early ones........might want to check it out

[scarry]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if there is any reason to purchase a 09MY Defender over a 2008 registered 07MY. From what I've heard the vehicles are identical and no changes have been made to the new model. That correct?

I have also been told that there is not distinction between the two on the build plate (it came from a dealer, sounds fishy to me!) so, apart from any updates to the 09MY, there is not much reason to hold out for the 09MY which will be here next month. Any opinions?

Also, being identical vehicles would there be much difference in the resale value between an 07MY and 09MY? I am thinking yes but if the above is true I suppose not.

Considering the abve .. should I rather negotiate hard for a significant discount on an 07MY (considering the new ones are arriving in the next three weeks) or rather go for the 09MY? The difference in delivery is around 4 weeks.

Over to the panel ...
Unless you can get a big discount,i wouldnt touch the my07,for 2 reasons.

In a few years or whenever you get rid of it,the 09 will definitely be worth more

The later vehicles in any model run are usually better,that is have less problems......hopefully:D

[Psimpson7]

i agree, take the 09 one. It is almost certain to have less issues.

It will also have the later design engine, and presumably the non axle contacting sump.

Rgds
Pete.

[Scouse]

Hi Pumaboy,
Are you sure the car you've been looking at is an 07 model?
It's just that since January 2008, they've all been 2008 models through here (Parra). Check the VIN to be sure.

SALLDHMS77A = 2007

SALLDHMS78A = 2008

[Greylandy]

I was under the impression they were all 07MY until the new release?

[pumaboy]

Hi Pumaboy,
Are you sure the car you've been looking at is an 07 model?
It's just that since January 2008, they've all been 2008 models through here (Parra). Check the VIN to be sure.

SALLDHMS77A = 2007

SALLDHMS78A = 2008

So the majority of issues that have been raised on this site have been related to the 07MY?

If the vehicle in question is indeed an 08 model .. I suppose the same applies .. 08 or 09? It narrows the gap in resale value so al depends on the deal.

[Scouse]

I was under the impression they were all 07MY until the new release?No. This year have been virtually all 2008s until recently when the 2009s started coming through.

The car in question might have been an old stocker put on the road but that's not usually the case with a dealer demo.

[dullbird]

i agree, take the 09 one. It is almost certain to have less issues.


It will also have the later design engine, and presumably the non axle contacting sump.

Rgds
Pete.

mmmm not sure what you mean by a later design engine has far as i was aware they just had a batch of bad engines, the same as they had to try and quaratine a bad batch of gearboxes at one point.

but a later car will have any warrenty work done like breather relocation, sump pan changed, a frame bracket etc etc....

[Psimpson7]

I think there was a change to the oil sprayers for the pistons implemented on the later ones, but not certain.

[dmdigital]

I think he meant later engine build.

My general rule when buying anything is to never by version 1. Always buy after there has been a reasonable time on the market.

I agree with the others and I think this is evident so far in my 08MY Defender, most things are fixed up already and it should be even better in the 09MY build. Definitely check the VIN and if its a 7A then its been sitting around for sometime, in which case I'd want a fair bit off the price and make sure all service bulletins and recalls have been done.

[mac]

Are there any known changes to the 09 MY Defender over the 08 MY?

Mac

[dmdigital]

AFAIK there is nothing to tell them apart.

[one_iota]

Hi Pumaboy,
Are you sure the car you've been looking at is an 07 model?
It's just that since January 2008, they've all been 2008 models through here (Parra). Check the VIN to be sure.

SALLDHMS77A = 2007

SALLDHMS78A = 2008

Just checked mine:

SALLDHMS79A

Interesting in that the Salesman told me it was the first 09 in Australia. Ordered in March built in May and delivered in in late July

Not that it makes a huge difference to me.