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| Fellrunner Member Since: 28 Sep 2014 Location: Wandering Posts: 257   
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Am I missing something, aren't these very nice, albeit very pricey, cars still going to leak and be subject to all the other endearing features which make a Defender a Defender and not, well, a Range Rover?
This isn't a dig at the run-out models by the way. The Defender just seems the most inappropriate base vehicle to turn into a swanky leather palace. Each to their own, just my humble view, carry on ...  |
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17th Jan 2015 6:24pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1913  
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I agree but still want one so bad,
Might go to the steelers tomorrow
Last time I went I came away with a new RRS  2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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17th Jan 2015 6:26pm |
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| Fellrunner Member Since: 28 Sep 2014 Location: Wandering Posts: 257
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You're absolutely right of course. If you want one then what the heck, life is too short, enjoy
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17th Jan 2015 6:32pm |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3748  
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Look forward to seeing them,, If having problem's, PM me, and i can do for you  California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1
Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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17th Jan 2015 6:35pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555  
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A day well spent today!
 Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge And a nice SVR Sport...cheque written... Click image to enlarge An engine to TDi for! "Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948" |
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17th Jan 2015 6:50pm |
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| SDV8 Member Since: 09 Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 103 
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Couple of interior shots.
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Last edited by SDV8 on 18th Jan 2015 7:13pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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18th Jan 2015 6:11pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1913
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i don't see them
2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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18th Jan 2015 6:24pm |
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| SDV8 Member Since: 09 Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 103
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Fixed!
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18th Jan 2015 7:14pm |
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| wildrover Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Notts Posts: 51
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I like it - but the pricing is just crazy. Well Done LR for shifting the lot.
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18th Jan 2015 9:57pm |
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| Pickles Member Since: 26 May 2013 Location: Melbourne Posts: 3782  
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Have you any more images,...of the exterior, wheels, front & rear view etc? We won't see these in Aus. Pickles. |
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18th Jan 2015 11:15pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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^^ Pics... Not even a set of Recaros or Startech steering wheel for that price.
 You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation.
http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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19th Jan 2015 4:30am |
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| SDV8 Member Since: 09 Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 103
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They didn't need to because as they knew they would, people were willing to pay £60k to buy a piece of history in the form of 1/80 'luxury' Defenders (myself included)!
However, I am disappointed to learn that they will NOT be numbered... Will be very annoyed if this means LR is building more than 80 for the UK. |
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19th Jan 2015 5:47am |
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| a13x Member Since: 25 Sep 2011 Location: Burton on Trent Posts: 553
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I can't see how these will be 'the defender' that becomes the collectors item once production is finished.
As a defender owner I like the interior, however it will still be noisy and unrefined, possibly will leak etc. will need to strip it out and soundproof etc if want a little refinement. It's not where I would put £60k believing to be a piece of history. |
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19th Jan 2015 6:19am |
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| SDV8 Member Since: 09 Jan 2015 Location: UK Posts: 103
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Collectability, in my opinion, is all about desirability. Whilst the Classic and Adventure are lovely cars, producing just 80 Autobiography models makes things much more exclusive. Moving forwards, I believe they will all be collectable in their own rights. However, I do feel the Heritage is way too basic of a spec to be a collectable in the future as such. The Defender is already dated and in the future not having things like A/C or a radio will put most buyers off IMO.
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19th Jan 2015 8:49am |
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