Originally Posted by
Sweetpea
Hi, another new member of the forums and looking for some input into some of the options before going further with an order for an MY22 Defender.
I completed a test drive yesterday after requesting the pricing guide and options list. The new MY22 configuration enable me to focus in on the starting point as I don't want a sunroof so SE 110 defender is where the journey begins. Same old question P400 or D300, only drove the P400 always had petrol and apart from a few longer trips we are planning for next year due to COVID I don't do a lot of miles. The normal low km's concerns me with Adblue and the particulates issue. The salesperson said on the D300 they are not seeing these issues, still leaning to the petrol, its uses fuel but for a SUV its gets up and goes when you put your foot down.
The salesperson provided a lot of good information and somethings I was not expecting.
First one was the car is fine without the rear e-diff ($806), from all the hours reading I know it can't be added afterwards. Not 100% certain what the benefit is? Can someone please advise if they have it use it and where? Is it needed? In reality the car will spend 95% on road but I will be looking to hit beaches where you need a 4x4 to access and some inland tracks plus we do intend to explore the top end of WA (Trip for next year).
Im pretty much the same, doing 90% on road but try to do a camping trip every month and planning to explore the top end of WA next year. I opted for a P300 and picked the off-road pack for $1400 as it comes with the e-diff, roof rails and a domestic plug (all to help with some off road adventures hoping to do with the Def). Was limited with what I can do with my Evoque.
The advance off-road pack with Terrain Response 2 and config TR is not required $2210 so an expensive addition. Said if I am okay with telling the car I am in sand or on gravel then no need for the auto system. I was told that it does not provide any more off road features apart from allowing me to create a custom mode - not sure I know better than the car and would I use it - probably not after the first trip. I am fine with selecting the 4x4 mode. Can I confirm you can select an off-road mode in high range and do 80km/hr on gravel?
Also said if I want a tower get it fitted with the build $1400 compared to $3000 at the dealer? Is this what other have experienced? Not sure I need a tower, don't plan to get a caravan, my wife has made a few things very clear
Opted for a tow hitch receiver for $1400 as I'd love to tow and get a caravan. Also from a resale perspective it sounded better to have it done cheaper in the factory.
MY22 build clear view is now an option - spent the drive using it to see if it worth $1495, found this a weird decision as its one of the key features that all the reviews mentions - got to say it worked well and was usable. Do you use it, would you get it as an option?
Added the clear view as I often fill the boot with my wifey's party planning stuff so being able to see thru the camera will help in my case. I read it also helps with the camera views when you're offroading but dont think it adds great value if you're not constantly filling the boot to the roof.
Really wanted the green with white roof, but $2k for a white roof, no way - will now be a green car all over.
Wait time was 6-7ms, so order now and get it for xmas................Good news is even with the options I am still under my $120K budget but I am ignoring all the extras after the order which will cost $5k more. - my initial order was in Jan for a P300 S, then the change in specs meant that the S was canned and I had to go for a standard and add options. I lost leather trims and now have to spend 7k for windsor leather so I'll be going for aftermarket trims. And ordering some accessories to be fitted post delivery. The FB page is great for updates and ideas. So orderd in Jan and ETA is Sep. Hope it arrives on time.
For reference the Dealer in Perth is only doing BTO deals, zero movement on price, trade-in will be agreed now and re-evulated 1m before delivery. I intend to add a clause that if the value drops below a certain level the deal is void. Otherwise I am open to being shafted. He told me that's not what they are about but my wife was unimpressed from a legal view point.
I will get corporate package included and did ask about issues with the car, but sort of see 5 yr warranty as going a long way to making me happy with that side and all the servicing as well sort of helps.
I got the corporate servicing included but with the warranty the dealer said that will depend on whatever is on offer at delivery and not the offer when you placed the order. I'd love to have the 5 yr warranty. The dealer delivery was also included so if they're charging you for it, there's some savings.
I was surprised how big the car is, and confirmed this morning it will fit in my garage. - haven't checked this, hope it fits in my garage.
Thanks for any help provided, I am sure these questions get asked many times.
Vincent
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