Thread: Time for a new 4WD....but what to get??????

Thanks all.

D2 is going because I want a diesel, I am sick of all the money I spend on petrol on our big holiday trips and I also want to do Madigans Line next year.

Interesting the number of people who don't like the Playdoh. The good thing going for it is the amount of dealers you have around the country and the way they hold their price.
I would not buy the old diesel on the Prado which was inderect injections but only the new D4D motor.

I do like the 5 year warranty on the Paj and I have not heard many bad things about them.........but..........I just wonder how well they are built. (which seems a stupid comment coming from a LR owner )

Originally Posted by p38arover

What about this one: http://www.aulro.com/apc/showproduct...duct=980&cat=9


Ron

It it was in melbourne I would seriously look at it. Also, I know this sounds picky, but I want leather in my D3 and the early ones did not have it.

It doesn't have leather?

Don't worry, I was tempted.... then I thought of how much work I could do on the P38A for that money. (Anf the P38A has leather).

Personally, whilst I love the look of good leather, I'm not fussed whether I have it or cloth. I have lambs wool seat covers on my front leather seats.

Ron

I know the DEFENDER option has already been raised, and shot down, but allow me to mention it again.

1. You won't have the same depreciation issues with the Defender that you had with the D2.

2. It is an excellent tourer, will carry all you need, easy to live with off road, and easy to custom set up.

3. You could afford to buy NEW and get a 2007 model.

4. For $70K you can get a NEW DEFENDER and Bling it till it's got more luxury than the Range Rover.

Think about it.

Whats not Luxury about a Defender ?? mine is great inside i dont see what all the fuss is about

Originally Posted by walker

My D2 has depreciated 55% in 3 years.

But most of that happened the moment the D3 came out. The question is which one of your three shortlisted vehicles is likely to have the most model longevity? When are we due for an all-new Rangie? Surely not in the near future since all Land Rover's focus has been on the D3-Rangie Sport platform and Defender update. Did Ford invest any development in the full-size Range Rover? If not, then I would expect the current shape to have at least three years left in it.

So the current Range Rover hit the showroom in 2002 - now it's 5 years old but only a handfull used ones for sale. The current Pajero hit the showroom last year, and there are already dozens of used ones for sale. The current Prado arrived in 2003 and there are a billion used for sale.

So the Rangie is the oldest model, but I would suspect the new Prado will arrive before we see an all-new Rangie. But you are not really comparing apples with apples because new or used, the Range Rover is a faaaaar more expensive vehicle, and for any used current model they command higher prices as well.

But if you want my honest opinion, I go with the "buy a Defender" suggestion.

LOL. Sorry but the Defender option is definately out!

I do like the new Defender and I think the Defender would be a nice tourer

BUT

Most of my driving is in city peak hour traffic and I definately want an auto. Why they don't bring out an auto Defender I will never know but until they do I will not be getting one.

I'm looking at selling my D2a Td5 Auto if you want a very low mileage one Walker. I'm thinking D3 SE TDV6 as a replacement or a new Defender (wife doesn't know about that thought). Can't justify a RRS.

Now my only issue is will LR still warranty it if I am unable to take it to a dealer and will do all the diagnostic work through Rovacom. Seriously, I wouldn't own a LC, Prado or Patrol as a matter of principle plus they have just as manyissues as Land Rovers nowdays. But I have to admit that LR servicing is non-existant and that is a right pain where as a Toyota is easier to find a dealer (and more expensive to run).