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  1. 25th June 2022, 10:19 PM #1
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    To X or not to X, That is the question.

    Looking to place an order for a new defender very soon, I've specced up a P400 X and an SE. From the options listing, I think they are very close in spec, there are some packs and features that would make an SE very close to the X.

    Question is, do I upgrade to the X or spec up the SE? Would be interested in what others think.
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    Are you worried about resale? The SE will always be worth a bit more--
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    Not yet, I usually hang onto cars for a long time. I've had the D4 for 8 years now, will probably be 10 years by the time I trade up. Agree with the sentiment that SE may have better resale, I am leaning towards that.
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  4. 26th June 2022, 01:27 PM #4
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    The only issue currently might be whether the options chosen end up being available when the vehicle is built. Maybe going X will provide some surety.
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    Checked in with a mate of mine yesterday, he recently got a quote from Barbagellos here in Perth for a D300 HSE Dynamic. Expected delivery February 2024...18 months lead time from yesterday. In the forecourt of Southern LandRover there were at least 8 or 10 pre-delivery Defenders, a mix of 90 and 110's. Most were P400, one D300. A X in the mix too.
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  6. 29th June 2022, 07:15 AM #6
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    I also got similar delivery time frame for D300 ie 18 months. I was told that a petrol (P400) would be closer to 12 months.
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    Given the number of failures in the diesels at the moment, I’d be grabbing a petrol version.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tombie View Post
    Given the number of failures in the diesels at the moment, I’d be grabbing a petrol version.
    Sure, the 4 cylinder diesel engines were not the best,have there been failures with the 300D as well?
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    Quote Originally Posted by jb007 View Post
    I also got similar delivery time frame for D300 ie 18 months. I was told that a petrol (P400) would be closer to 12 months.
    It seems very random.

    The dealer has just informed me today that mine (D300) ordered in April is likely to be built in August and delivered November/December. It's a 23.5 MY I'm told.
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    Quote Originally Posted by one_iota View Post
    It seems very random.

    The dealer has just informed me today that mine (D300) ordered in April is likely to be built in August and delivered November/December. It's a 23.5 MY I'm told.
    I ordered my P400S 110 in April I have had no confirmation on my Build.
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