Thread: Early days investigating a Defender Purchase

Originally Posted by Summiitt

My D250S with air suspension tow pack and rear diff lock came in at $88k, but LCT, rego Stamp duty, delivery GST etc added another $20 odd k..bit ridiculous..

Yes, it really adds up.

Did they charge $6k+ for the delivery fee, and was there any room for negotiations at all?

Originally Posted by Monstermash

Yes, it really adds up.

Did they charge $6k+ for the delivery fee, and was there any room for negations at all?

$6k+ is a straight out rip off. I would do some serious shopping around, maybe even contact Land rover and ask for a name of a reputable dealer. I remember when I started selling cars in 1968, delivery was $30. Many years later when it went to $100 there were howls of protest everywhere.

Land Rover Australia wont be very supportive.

They have just discontinued their Corporate Plan which gave a discount on Delivery amongst other things.

They believe they are in a position of strength because of poor supply i.e. supply v demand.

Many other manufacturers are doing the same thing - i guess we just remember when supply comes back to normal

Toyota are at least maintaining fleet discounts.

I can understand LR not giving any discounts, corporate or otherwise but I would not think they would be too happy with dealers price gouging, as it reflects badly on them, even though, legally, they cannot do anything about it.

I have 2 quotes with delivery fee's of $4400 and $3300

Thanks guys, it sounds like the dealership I spoke to is really overcharging.

Originally Posted by mowog

I have 2 quotes with delivery fee's of $4400 and $3300

I just had a look at my quote/invoice and dealer delivery was included in the price, yet in Canberra the dealer delivery was $4990-hence why I bought in Sydney

Originally Posted by Summiitt

I just had a look at my quote/invoice and dealer delivery was included in the price, yet in Canberra the dealer delivery was $4990-hence why I bought in Sydney

Thanks, was that at Land Rover Sydney in Alexandria?