Thread: 2007 Freelander Starting at $50,000. Would you pay that for one?

So I guess we can all just wait for the $70K Defender next year...
(yes I know they say $50-something, but once it hits the floor with dealer delivery, stamp duty and "extras" like paint and doors etc, it will be pushing $70K)

Hey - it better not be! I just spoke with my LR dealer (as I have paid a deposit for the new Defender) and they have advised that the new Freelander is basically an entirely new vehicle - hence the cost rise of about 20%. The new Defender is not an entirely new vehicle (his words) and LR Australia have assured me that the '07 Defender will almost certainly only rise by 1% to 2% over the '06 model - so pricing, even on the road, will be nowhere near $70k.

from the Melbourne HeraldSun carsguide:

There were a few minor shortcomings on the Morocco test drive, but Land Rover is working on at least two.
It is investigating the unexpected and unprovoked failure of a six-cylinder engine during some sand driving — with a promise from the very top that there will be no repeat in production cars — and installing extra baffling in the rear end to reduce some tyre drumming on coarse bitumen surfaces.

see the whole article here:
http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0...-21822,00.html

I reckon that the first freelander was doomed from it's launch (I still remember the edition of CAR where insiders leaked all the known faults), right through to the end with the k-series.

I think this one will sell ok. I guess it does depend a bit on the price. If it's 50k with few options it might do ok. If it's 50k that really is 65 by the time you add what everyone wants then it doesn't stand a chance.

As to the 70k fender... it wouldn't suprise me. It will help our re-sale, but not enough that we'll ever afford another one!

I reckon it will do well, i dont know if i would buy one because i want low range. If it had low range and a similar set up to the D3 it would be a great vehicle, it would provide people with a cheaper option if they dont want something as big as the D3.

The price range, whilst for most people is high is cheap if you are a BMW X3 or X5 person, then its cheap. We need to remember that Land Rover arent targeting the average Joe like us, they are targeting the luxury car buyers, and that is exactly what they have done with the new Freelander. Matt

Matt it has TR the same set up as the D3 minus low range.

I agree with the Captain it just might sell at $50,000 but at $60,000 or more it won't stand a chance.

A defender starting at $50,000 and ending up being $70,000 with air-con and everything else you need would not surprise me either.

Originally Posted by ak

Matt it has TR the same set up as the D3 minus low range.

I am aware of that, but it doesn have Low Range, which is what i want. Terrain response will get you quite a few places but low range gearing is the key to any decent off roader. Matt

I wouldn't pay $50K for any Land Rover

Ron

Originally Posted by p38arover

I wouldn't pay $50K for any Land Rover

Ron

Ron I thought you of all people would be a starter for one even if they were starting at $70,000.





















Sorry Ron could not help it. You really have had a bad run of it lately. I am sure something good will happen to you soon.

Regards Adrian.