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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610   
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I'm with mse on this, my money's on tax!
As with hire car companies (especially in the Channel Islands) they buy the cars tax free and to sell it on as a tax paid vehicle they have to operate/own it for a specified amount of time. When I was based in Germany I used to swap my vehicle every 6 months for the next model up free of charge or pocket £3k for the same spec vehicle. I would imagine that it will be rules very similar pertaining to tax implications perhaps? My 90 was ex-demonstrator which I bought off the dealer at over £6k below list price for new. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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19th Oct 2015 4:15pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5037 
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Could be miles or time - that seems high for a demo. Mike
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29th Oct 2015 4:54pm |
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| CatherineF Member Since: 22 Nov 2014 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 762
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We can't release any demo vehicles until they reach 3 months of age. Standard practice in the motor trade I'm afraid. 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro S Line Plus 184 TDI Stronic
2010 90 SMC Over Land Nero Edition - Santorini Black Metallic (Now Departed) |
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29th Oct 2015 7:05pm |
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| fidei defensor Member Since: 06 Sep 2015 Location: Winchester Posts: 12  
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Still waiting for Dealers to release vehicle they would not take my calls or reply to emails until I started on social media then hey presto a reply in ten minutes.
Unfortunately, still meeting a brick wall albeit somewhat higher. Beginning to loose patience with LR and the dealers but unfortunately they have the last word. Going to have fun with feedback etc. when the time comes. 
F.D. LR MY16 Discovery Sport Black HSE LR MY15 Defender 90 SW TDCI |
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2nd Nov 2015 7:58pm |
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| Morepower Member Since: 08 Jan 2013 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 630 
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Word has it that after Nov 3 they will not be required to hold a Defender in the showroom... So I'd guess that'll be your collection day..
Regards Tim It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse... 2013 Bowler 110 (Sold) 2016 Bowler 90 Rally Spec (Sold) |
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2nd Nov 2015 8:02pm |
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| fidei defensor Member Since: 06 Sep 2015 Location: Winchester Posts: 12
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Thats tomorrow can't see Dealers working that fast, but thanks for the info. Could you pm me where you heard this nugget.
F.D. LR MY16 Discovery Sport Black HSE LR MY15 Defender 90 SW TDCI |
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2nd Nov 2015 8:06pm |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018 
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Can you find out why this is? |
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2nd Nov 2015 8:31pm |
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| Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279 
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Fingers crossed!! May I ask how certain this info is please? |
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3rd Nov 2015 1:10am |
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| Morepower Member Since: 08 Jan 2013 Location: Fife, Scotland Posts: 630
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As the Defender is no longer a current model the dealer doesn't have to run a demonstrator or keep any in the showroom... The only other possible problem is if the dealer only registered the truck recently... I think there is still the possibility that they can't release it before the minimum time for tax purposes..
As the Defender wasn't really available after June 24th (Final order date) then it should now be available (July, Aug, Sept).. The only reason I have this info is that I was speaking with my Dealer about him displaying my new Bowler 90 as I'm leaving the country for 2 months... I spoke with the manager and he explained the above... Regards Tim It doesn't matter how bad it is, It can always get worse... 2013 Bowler 110 (Sold) 2016 Bowler 90 Rally Spec (Sold) |
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3rd Nov 2015 7:34am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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What was the outcome of Ryan's offer of assistance on page 1? If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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3rd Nov 2015 8:09am |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5037
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When you get it, you will forget all about this.
Worth not confusing order dates, availability and in stock...just because all the build slots are gone and all cars built are sold, doesnt mean that they are all customer orders, some will be standard orders which dealers will sell by the time they are built or when in the compound. Thats why you are seeing people still being able to get a new defender now. Equally - you would think JLR wouldnt put a car in a film to advertise how cool it is etc, when they arent building it any more   Mike |
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3rd Nov 2015 10:37am |
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| Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279
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Sadly my dealer has previously said otherwise. The car I'm waiting for was registered in July, so three months is done. The issue though is Land Rover won't allow them to be without a Defender, which quite frankly seems ridiculous given the state of things! |
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3rd Nov 2015 11:41am |
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| Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279
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He basically said that this is the decision Land Rover have made and that's that. Logic or reasoning seemed to make no difference to the company's decision. |
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3rd Nov 2015 11:43am |
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| Supacat Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 11018
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So what are the criteria JLR impose on the main dealers with regard to them having a demo fleet?
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3rd Nov 2015 5:32pm |
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