Thread: Build discussions

Originally Posted by blackrangie

Agree go 18s if you are getting the D240.

Ill be going 20s and upsize an inch or 2, but will fit 18s if and when they become avail.

My thought too .. 20" rim with a 33/34" tyre .. hence the dilemma.

Still have fond memories of my '03 Defender extreme with 33" Simex Jungle Trekkers .. was awesome fun in the Vic high country.

Originally Posted by Pickles2

I don't believe I've ever seen such a comprehensive option list on ANY other vehicle.
Pickles.

Pretty impressive, I believe we are in limited options mode at the moment..from march 2020 I think we will have much more choice both in spec and options.

90, P400 PHEV, D300, Commercial & more options, spec early 2020

End 2020 130 release, avail 2021.

Most of that is from the leaked slideshow ages ago, which to date has proved fairly accurate.

Originally Posted by blackrangie

Welcome to the forum and great choice what options did you pick from the config?

What accessories will you be getting later when the are avail?

Thanks - we are going to be taking 6 months off to go up WA/NT from Xmas 2020 so it’s an exciting defender for a few reasons.

All we’ve done is added the tow pack (for a camper trailer) and optioned 18” wheels. I thought long and hard about steel wheels but in the end like the dark grey 5 spoke alloy design.

All I’ll do initially is add a bike carrier (hopefully attach to the spare Tyre).

Would be nice to know costings on all the accessories. I think the cost of the new defender doesn’t stack up well with every option ticked but does OK with a few choice items.....

With LCT and business tax

Would you leave off all possible dealer fit accessories from factory build invoice to avoid LCT on accessories added?

Or would you add everything you want from day 1, so you are just buying a car?

Originally Posted by Rob66

I originally had ... solar windscreen.. but had to pare it back a bit as it was getting a bit exey.

Living away from the coast I would never buy another vehicle without solar glass after having 2 D2s, a D4 and now a L322 with it.

Actually, my RRC had solar glass but subsequently had a plain windscreen fitted and the heat coming through was immediately noticeable.

Originally Posted by blackrangie

With LCT and business tax

Would you leave off all possible dealer fit accessories from factory build invoice to avoid LCT on accessories added?

Or would you add everything you want from day 1, so you are just buying a car?

Apparently dealer accessories fit after 30 days but before 1600 km avoid LCT and get to keep vehicle warranty on them.
After 1600km 1 warranty.

(But remember we have consumer guarantee warranty in AU that supersedes warranty periods )

On 25k of extras thats approx 8k saving

Here's my factory order ive put in with minimal accessories.

Build your NEW LAND ROVER DEFENDER

Here's my accessories that will be bought, paid for seperatly, then fitted 31days after pickup and before 1600km, keeping the factory factory car length warranty on accesories and avoiding 33% LCT on all.

Explorer pack
Ladder upgrade
Bullbar kit
Winch
Rinse system (shower)
Loadspace rubber mat
Compressor
Undershield
Deep rubber mats
Click and work/hook
Checker body protection
Rear scuff plate
Activity key (missing from factory configerator)
Rooftop tent (pending further details)
Rear recovery hooks (will order X hook part number and try & fit)

Stuff I will add at this stage

Clear wrap
Sliders (prob lucky8)
33s or 34s duratracs
Maybe 18s if someone sorts that.

Thoughts?

Nice spec.

Not sure what is going on with the Options list though... You've spec'd the Off Road Pack AND the rear diff but the rear diff is part of the off road pack - have you double dipped or is it just an anomaly of the web site - I wouldn't be surprised.

I don't think the dealer is meant to do the after purchase option thing - but if you can get them to do it and not charge you the full LCT price for the options then you're the winner.

I'm excited for you - and just a bit envious .