Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13906
New Defender - I must be mad!
So I went to but a 2016 D4 HSE Lux in July from a Dealer, ended up ordering a new Defender
Defender was due in March / April 2023, except dealer told me three weeks ago it was driving end of October this year. I've debated whether I want it and can put ip with its compromises, but bit the bullet and confirmed it this week when I was in Japan.
Organising things has been a pain while away but did it with the help of Whats App and the dealer has been extremely good.
Arranged to collect the car yesterday afternoon when I returned home. Landed yesterday afternoon at 3pm, my driver took me to the dealer an our from Heathrow and went on his way back to Bath.
Finished the paperwork, looked at the car, was ready to drive home when:
- salesman noticed an error in the paperwork and so the finance couldn't be paid out
- key bits of the car and options I'd order were missing
So after everything, I could look at the car smell it and stroke it but not take it home
Salesman was great, gave me FPace 400e to get me home - nice car but the XC90 is better.
Anyway, long story short, he's delivering it today before we head to Gatwick tonight on holiday. He's also arranging for my local dealer to retro fit the missing bits.
So I've kept my XC90 and will see how we get on with the Defender and LR customer Service.
I must be mad getting into another LR!
New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
29th Oct 2022 2:11 pm
JordsDisco
Member Since: 22 May 2020
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 1487
Yep, you must be.
I had a new Defender for that day and I can’t say I was impressed. Also had out a Volvo and a Mercedes and likewise. Each to their own, hope you enjoy it.
29th Oct 2022 2:20 pm
LT
Member Since: 31 Dec 2005
Location: South West
Posts: 23366
Certifiable!
Hope you enjoy it. 2006 D3 HSE (Original & still the best)-GONE
2010 D4 HSE (A bit bling)-GONE
2014 D4 HSE (Almost too bling)-GONE
2015 D4 HSE (A heated what?)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Written Off)-GONE
2016 D4 Landmark (Surely the last!) PD1881 rims-GONE
2017 FFRR SDV8 Autobiography
29th Oct 2022 2:55 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
Massive congrats to u
Oh mate , that must have been torment not being able to collect it , suppose one consultation the dealer has been good
Hope it lives up to ur expectations, have a great holiday
29th Oct 2022 3:06 pm
GLYNNE
Member Since: 06 Oct 2006
Location: KENT
Posts: 4645
Yep, your mad
I’ve just moved from this
To this
29th Oct 2022 3:18 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4145
Nice looking motor that Simon! If you want somewhere to keep it over your holiday rather than leave it all alone and unattended I'm sure I could make room on my drive I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
29th Oct 2022 3:43 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13906
Nice, I love your thoughtfulness.
Anyway, true to his word its arrived! Kids love it, SWMBO thinks I'm mad. She wants me to sell it
The dealer has offered me £10k over what I paid New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
29th Oct 2022 4:06 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 13635
@moo, talking of that have u seen this ref selling
Quote - Land Rover customers are being asked to surrender the right to sell their cars to private buyers outside the dealer network within the first six months of ownership.
Member Since: 04 Oct 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 2436
Glad you've kept the XC90.
29th Oct 2022 6:38 pm
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13906
Just driven to Gatwick. I must say it’s a fantastic drive. Even SWMBO is impressed New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
30th Oct 2022 12:10 am
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26701
Which engine did you get? They are indeed a lovely car to drive and live with.
30th Oct 2022 8:06 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13906
I got the D250. Thought it was more than enough. Must say I’m really impressed.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
30th Oct 2022 8:15 am
Moo D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13906
pjm-84 wrote:
Glad you've kept the XC90.
I really like the XC90. It’s a really comfortable and superbly made well equipped car.New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
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