09 Defender 110 vs SVX

[Cooch]

Hi All,

Does the SVX model represents good value for the $14K it costs over the standard 110? Also I was wondering what LR accessories were available for the Defender? I asked an Alto dealer but they seem shy to inform me of the accessories and their price. Does anyone know where I can get such a list.

Cheers & safer travels

Cooch

[hoadie72]

I think it more comes down to whether YOU see value in the $14k difference. If you're looking to lease then it's not as significant an increase in price. If you're buying it and the only thing you want from the SVX are the seats (for arguments sake), then buy a 110 and some aftermarket seats.

As for dealers, try another - I found Alto quite condecending when I recently took a 110 for a test drive whereas Trivett were much more helpful and willing to help - to the point where despite them not having a car to take for a test drive, they found one for me at Alto.

[dmdigital]

Here's a few that I can remember:
60th Decal's
Garman Nuvi 760
Dual Headlights
Ugly grill (IMO)
Different style alloy rims
Side Steps
Very, very nice Recaro front seats
Lights on the cubby front (Why)
Sunroof

Or see here: http://www.landrover.com.au/au/en/ve...fender-svx.htm

[dullbird]

I personally dont think its worth the $14k at all but it is worth it if you want to be the owner of a car where only 80 were brought in to the country

[Sleepy]

I think it is worthwhile considering resale value in the equation. I would expect the SVX will hold it's value a little better.

[Xavie]

I saw the SVX the other day going through Katoomba... My eyes vomited multiple times.

[SVX37]

I agree with hoadie72 in that if leasing it is not as a significant increase in cost. I have to agree that on the surface, the step up in price seems too steep. But when you really understand eveything you get, then it is really up to the individual what you think is good value. I would have been really happy with a standard 110 for reasons such as preferring 5 seats, and no carpet. But, having said that, the SVX looks a million bucks inside. The leather wheel, machined alloy gear knobs and ohhhh those seats!!! You cannot buy those specific seats aftermarket and as a big guy, they are worth every cent. Even though the seats in the new Puma are generally viewed as more comfortable than previous models, the Recaros were definately a deciding factor for me.
As for the accessories, not many. I am going a full window tint, and ambulance tint for the sunroof, rubber mats, checker plate sills and wingtops, and a rear spotlight. SVX is aleady a metallic paint but can option on the standard model.
All Defenders hold there value extremely well and are always in demand on the 2nd hand market. There was only 82 SVX's delivered to the Australian market, all individually numbered. These will definately be sought by the collectors or anyone wanting to own their own piece of history and should hold their value even more IMO.
I pick mine up in around 2 weeks and from my research, there is only 3 left in the country for sale - 1 demo in Vic, 1 in SA, and 1 in Toowoomba QLD.

Cheers,

[camel_landy]

Also, the SVX is the only Puma engined rag top 90 which has been produced...

M

[isuzubob]

there is only 3 left in the country for sale - 1 demo in Vic, 1 in SA, and 1 in Toowoomba QLD.

Cheers,

If this is the Vic one it's been in it at Rex Gorell Geelong since before Christmas



I like the idea of rear LED lights and the front alloy skid plate looks like it can take a fair amount of abuse. Would like to know what LR would charge as an accessory/spare part.




Rob W

[solmanic]

My response to each of the "features" of the SVX are as follows:

60th Decal's
A matter of personal taste but based on Land Rover's "Xtreme" branding in the early 2000s, I get the feeling that most of us prefer our vehicles to be un-branded.

Garman Nuvi 760
I would prefer to make my own choice of navigation system and preferably one that was a pocket PC with Oziexplorer capability. Not to mention the fact that any vehicle with an obvious sat-nav mount (the SVXs is right in the centre of the top of the dash in full view, and full sun I might add) makes it a target for thieves.

Dual Headlights
These might be good - I can't say, but you could also buy a hell of a lot of spotties for $14K.

Ugly grill (IMO)
Again personal taste. I am undecided but I wouldn't pay extra for it.

Different style alloy rims
Not in favour of these. I am sure they cost more than the standard Boost alloys, and will certainly be harder to source. Also with the number of people here who have bought standard Defenders and then upgraded the wheels & tyres, you are more likely to have a good source of additional spares if you stick with the standard rims.

Side Steps
This is one thing my wife wants, but again a genuine set only costs under $1K.

Very, very nice Recaro front seats
I am sure these seats are nice, but I am perfectly happy with the standard ones. And at the ridiculous price I have seen people quoting overseas to upgrade to these, why bother?

Lights on the cubby front (Why)
I personally think these are a good idea - I would like a bit more light in mine. The Defender cabin is very dim at night and almost impossible to find anything (toll money, screw driver etc) if you drop it. Interestingly a Jeep Cherokee I had had lights in the footwells which were great I thought.

Sunroof
WHY the HELL would Land Rover seek to introduce ANOTHER leak point into a Defender. Aren't there enough already?!?

Sound system - with sub-woofer
It cost me way less than $1000 to upgrade my sound system to include bluetooth phone & ipod connections and a sub-woofer. ($400 for the head unit & $200 for the sub + $90 installation)

Underbody protection
I don't know how good this is - it looks OK, but I believe an OL front guard costs about $800 fitted.

LED tail-lights
Yet another part that will cost heaps more than the standard ones to replace (only $9 for a tail light lens assembly last time I got one). Why not just put LED lamps in the standard ones? I was following an SVX the other day and also thought they looked a bit odd. I like the small, Land Rover ones and you can put them on your trailer or camper to complete the look.

In summary - no, I would under no circumstances pay an extra $14K for an SVX. I would prefer to buy a standard Defender and option it up. Much, much cheaper and you get to choose exactly what bits you want.