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Munchie



Member Since: 30 Oct 2024
Location: Derbyshire
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Same dilemma as you, I have an optioned up D350 hse 110 in Carpathian due in March. When I placed the order in October the V8s were deprecating slowly, now the Octa starts at 140k without the character of the supercharged V8 (and has bags of character in my Ftype). I'm.tempted by the V8 for uniqueness and they are disappearing quickly off autotrader.
A dealer told me the D350 should hold more value than the D250 as there's not a lot of D350s being sold due to the 4k difference in.price compared to the D250, whether that's true or not remains to be seen.

What is true is that a cared for low miles V8 will be sought after now and in the future.

The only way to determine it is to drive a V8 and see if the character of the engine sways it for you over the D350.
Post #1053937 5th Dec 2024 7:36pm
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dspuk



Member Since: 25 Oct 2024
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A dealer told me the D350 should hold more value than the D250 as there's not a lot of D350s being sold due to the 4k difference in.price compared to the D250, whether that's true or not remains to be seen.


I optioned a 250 for that exact reason. I have no need for the extra HP for a 350 nor a V8 and the 250 is plenty for me, and I suspect, many people.
Post #1053939 5th Dec 2024 7:46pm
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Zed



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Nobody needs a V8 but if we are being honest nobody actually needs a new Land Rover Defender. They are ‘lifestyle’ cars and not bought out of necessity. They are bought because people want them. In which case if the budget allows, choosing anything other than a V8 would frankly seem ridiculous. WARNING.
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Post #1053941 5th Dec 2024 8:14pm
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dspuk



Member Since: 25 Oct 2024
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nobody actually needs a new Land Rover Defender


Oh, we definitely NEEDED a new defender. At least thats what I told my wife…
Post #1053953 5th Dec 2024 9:53pm
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TexasRover



Member Since: 24 Nov 2022
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Zed wrote:
Nobody needs a V8 but if we are being honest nobody actually needs a new Land Rover Defender. They are ‘lifestyle’ cars and not bought out of necessity. They are bought because people want them. In which case if the budget allows, choosing anything other than a V8 would frankly seem ridiculous.


I don't disagree but where do you stop. All we really need is reproduce/drink/food/shelter (in that order)

On the other hand you only have so many years on this earth and if you have the money why not? It would be waste passing it on your kids.
Post #1053968 6th Dec 2024 7:44am
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Pickles



Member Since: 26 May 2013
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bear100 wrote:
Thinking again! Shocked

The last of the P525's, i suppose they would hold more value than the newer P425?
i have noticed the price of them has increased since they ceased production, the quandary!

Do i order a new D350 and keep for a few years?
Do i buy a used P525 and see how the values hold up?
or go for a nearly new Range Rover? same sort of money.

So, are you saying that the 525 is ending production,..do you know when, I didn't know that, No mention of this in Aussie.
Post #1054010 6th Dec 2024 8:43pm
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Moo



Member Since: 01 Oct 2021
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dspuk wrote:
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nobody actually needs a new Land Rover Defender


Oh, we definitely NEEDED a new defender. At least thats what I told my wife…


Oh, we definitely NEED an old D4. My wife told me that our Defender was just a Pretender….... Rolling Eyes



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Post #1054019 6th Dec 2024 10:57pm
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Coley88



Member Since: 01 Oct 2024
Location: Wales
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I recently ordered a 130 P425.

Other than the usual man maths of “needing” the 5.0 V8, I am sick of modern diesels having issues.

We run of small fleet of around 20 hgv’s, vans and cars. The older they get (mostly just out of warranty) they’re plagued with emissions issues which can be at best, annoying and at worse, catastrophic.

The D350 is a lovely motor and makes lots of sense. Though, the P425 is only £2k more if you want the 22” wheels and 8 seats. (Oddly only an option on the P425 & VCool.

But we’re keeping this defender for the long haul and I whilst it may use more fuel I’m hoping it’ll not be plagued with issues further down the line from doing local journeys.

There’s 1 130 V8 for sale on auto trader. FOR those than want a V8 only a V8 will do, so their relative scarcity, I’d believe (hope) that residuals will stay strong - then again, only an issue if / when you sell.
Post #1054718 15th Dec 2024 10:14am
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