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    Military 110 sales?

    Greetings all,

    I've seen in the paper a couple of times recently that the Defence Force is starting to take delivery of the G-Wagen. Does anyone out there "in the know" have any idea if and when the retiring 110 military fleet will start being auctioned off? I've many fond memories of driving these things and I'm thinking one would make a fine weekend toy / non-family tourer (once power steering is sorted).

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    Delivery of production Gwagens starts at the end of the year so maybe 12 to 18 months away yet, there will be a line-up waiting for them if they are not to expensive

    PS the ones delivered early this year were preproduction for testing and training

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    This has been discussed here a number of times, but as far as I know there is no definite answer. Seeing that at least some of them have been very recently refurbished to new condition (this may still be happening), I suspect that at best it will be several years before any find their way into the auction rooms. And there is always the possibility that they may be "gifted" to some other country (e.g. East Timor), which could see the numbers making it onto the market greatly reduced.

    In short, just because there are replacements starting to be delivered does not mean that there will automatically be Perenties coming onto the market - I expect that initially the Landrovers will be held in reserve.

    If you do a search you will find several threads discussing this, but none have come up with the answer you are after.

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    life of type is now out to 2015.
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    I,ll be old and grey, hang on I,am already grey. So what do you think Dave, 6 years might be close

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    Cheers guys,

    Yep, i did a search. As you say, plenty of speculation but the most recent posts I could find are from quite while ago. I was hoping for an update, if anyone out there actually knows something (and aren't sitting on the info until after they get themselves a good 110 ).

    In the past they haven't held old vehicles or equipment in reserve for too long once replacements have been rolled out. Old equipment still requires maintenance, needs to be stored somewhere and upsets the bean counters come end of FY.

    Hopefully they won't all go to Timor...

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    honestly who knows... they've extended the life of type so many times now its almost like it'll be around in the service when I'm in the grave.

    I think you might start seeing the first ones in drips and drabs shortly but I wouldnt reccomend you buy one of those (unless your after it for components) as they will be the ones that are beyond economical repair.

    theres not as many Gwagens coming in as rovers going out. All the rear ech units will probabley wind up with white fleet vehicles.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    honestly who knows... they've extended the life of type so many times now its almost like it'll be around in the service when I'm in the grave.

    I think you might start seeing the first ones in drips and drabs shortly but I wouldnt reccomend you buy one of those (unless your after it for components) as they will be the ones that are beyond economical repair.

    theres not as many Gwagens coming in as rovers going out. All the rear ech units will probabley wind up with white fleet vehicles.



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    Does anyone have any insight into why Land Rover lost this contract?

    Last i heard from the factory the PUMA has just been certified to EMP.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LRO53 View Post
    Does anyone have any insight into why Land Rover lost this contract?

    Last i heard from the factory the PUMA has just been certified to EMP.
    Land Rover didn't submit a bid to the tender!

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