Thread: Delivery Dates//not happy

Replying first to the question about buying from stock, I'm two hours down the road from Coffee Harbour in Port Macquarie. Our dealer has had a few stock vehicles and the premium on those over retail is literally $45k. Think $159,990 for a D300SE that configures for $115k. Both sold within days to out of town buyers. Dealers need vehicles to show people so the only way to keep them in stock is to put ridiculous prices on them and hope no-one is silly enough to buy! Some are!

In our case we ordered a D300 SE with quite a few options (Santorini Black, Black 19" Wheels, Black Pack, Ebony Headlining, Tow Pack, Heated Front and Rear Seats, Mats, Off Road Pack), first week in June. Was advised Mid November this was now moved to MY23 build and if I wanted to retain leather steering wheel and gearshift I needed to add Leather (artificial leather now standards) which in turn required the cold climate pack. In the end I've ended up going for Windsor Leather and the Premium Interior pack as this 'brings back' the electric steering column adjustment (my wife and I share our cars) and adds 14 way cooled seats.

Dealer advised yesterday MY23 build don't start until April 22, so I think August will be the best outcome. We ended up selling both our BMWs whilst the market for used vehicles was hot, and picked up a Golf 8 Wagon as a second car (had to get it from Rockhampton - no more being imported due to semi-conductor issued) which we will share until the Defender (eventually) arrives.

Luke

And as if to prove my point the D300 in stock at Coffs is a 2020 S, with 10,000km, for.......$179,490! Retail would have been circa $110k drive away!

https://quote.landrover.com.au/view/...713.1640214854

"This Car Is Available Now, No Need To Wait 12 Months For A Factory Order."

Luke

The delay and not being able to supply new vehicle is clearly not related to all vehicle makes - brother ordered a new Mazda 320 first week in December (this is a new model in the line up) - nil stock in Aust and will be delivered from Japan on 14 January - so some makers dont seem to have the issues that LR have.

Originally Posted by 101RRS

The delay and not being able to supply new vehicle is clearly not related to all vehicle makes - brother ordered a new Mazda 320 first week in December (this is a new model in the line up) - nil stock in Aust and will be delivered from Japan on 14 January - so some makers dont seem to have the issues that LR have.

Comparing Mazda to JLR.... sorry, but not the same league. m

The company that I work for favours Mazda vehicles - we have some on order, 6 month wait….

It’s a global issue - not just JLR.

Ordered my Defender in March, got it mid September…

Originally Posted by Vern

Theres a few 110's and a 90 in the yard at Landrover in Coffs harbour, do people try buy from the yard or just custom order everything these days?

Same here at Springwood,been a heap in the yard for a month or two.
Went past today,there were at least 7 there.

Maybe they are not in high demand?

Originally Posted by 101RRS

The delay and not being able to supply new vehicle is clearly not related to all vehicle makes - brother ordered a new Mazda 320 first week in December (this is a new model in the line up) - nil stock in Aust and will be delivered from Japan on 14 January - so some makers dont seem to have the issues that LR have.

Generic bulk production vehicles with very limited options will be a lot easier to source.

To get one that quick must have already been in the build list.

Anything bespoke is a decent wait with anyone.

Ford we’re selling their vehicles with one remote fob under promise the other would be delivered when possible- simply because they couldn’t get the fobs/chipset.

Originally Posted by luke.jenner

In our case we ordered a D300 SE with quite a few options (Santorini Black, Black 19" Wheels, Black Pack, Ebony Headlining, Tow Pack, Heated Front and Rear Seats, Mats, Off Road Pack), first week in June. Was advised Mid November this was now moved to MY23 build and if I wanted to retain leather steering wheel and gearshift I needed to add Leather (artificial leather now standards) which in turn required the cold climate pack. In the end I've ended up going for Windsor Leather and the Premium Interior pack as this 'brings back' the electric steering column adjustment (my wife and I share our cars) and adds 14 way cooled seats.

Dealer advised yesterday MY23 build don't start until April 22, so I think August will be the best outcome. We ended up selling both our BMWs whilst the market for used vehicles was hot, and picked up a Golf 8 Wagon as a second car (had to get it from Rockhampton - no more being imported due to semi-conductor issued) which we will share until the Defender (eventually) arrives.

Luke

Umm, we ordered end May 2021. Several options including Black Exterior, Black contrast roof, heated seats, Off Road and Towing pack, and the bugbear - 11.4in screen. This apparently has led to several delays. Originally suggested end of year delivery. Few more delays, then in November received a call to say that all Australian Defenders not already being built were effectively removed from the 'hopper' for build schedule and would now be a MY23 model. Oh and BTW, a ~$3k price increase (which subsequently the dealer has absorbed). At that stage, no build date.

Received a call from dealer this morning and hallelujah, build scheduled for 18/2/22 and delivery May 2022. But wait, no 11.4" screen and analogue instrument panel instead of digital. We can wait for these items to become available again - but who knows how long that will be.

So not sure if anyone telling me porkies, as your dealer has advised that no MY23 build will commence until April 22, where I have been advised of Feb 22 build. Hope your dealer is wrong

Still need to make decision as whether or not to wait for a 'complete' vehicle or forego these 2 items.