Buying a Defender without a markup?
Three Wheeling
Joined: Nov 2022
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I ordered a 90 S 9/24/2022 with $2500 Down @ MSRP and no add ons from Norwood MA JLR. Was told Spring delivery. 3 plus months still in holding pool waiting for allocation. Being told the P300 is on constraint and probably summer now.
They can put me in SE but I dont want the Mild Hybrid engine and willing to wait, if they can get it built.
They can put me in SE but I dont want the Mild Hybrid engine and willing to wait, if they can get it built.
4wd Low
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 10
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From: South Florida
Why you guys do not want the P400? I test drove both and the 4 cyl felt a lot lighter typical 2 liters. I have the 2 liters in my jeep too. the p400 felt huge and heavy and loved the grunt of the engine. the 2 liters didnt speak to me
Mudding
Joined: Jan 2023
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From: Vashon Island WA
On top of that, I just don't need to spend extra money for something unnecessary for my usage. If I want to pin myself back in my seat I'll take a different car.
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2022
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From: Los Angeles
Mudding
Joined: Feb 2023
Posts: 130
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From: Seattle Washington
I'm still searching around for a 110 X...quite a few on Autotrader. Here in Bellevue, WA the dealer is adding 15k - the 6 cyl. I could MAYBE understand trying for the V8 - but not the 6. Luckily there are more on the west coast...but even the 2 big dealers in Los Angeles (my other home) have added a few K to their prices.
I'm not in ANY hurry...so we'll see. Worst case I'll wait a little longer till rates change, and we see how inventories go. I have had over 70 cars and only 1x paid over sticker - that was for a 2008 GC SRT8 - and even then it was only 2k. If i have to find a dealer that will do MSRP and order, I'll do that.
lol
I'm not in ANY hurry...so we'll see. Worst case I'll wait a little longer till rates change, and we see how inventories go. I have had over 70 cars and only 1x paid over sticker - that was for a 2008 GC SRT8 - and even then it was only 2k. If i have to find a dealer that will do MSRP and order, I'll do that.
lol
it's making me hesitate for a while.
Rock Crawling
Joined: Feb 2023
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I paid $100 less than MSRP. Not exactly a trophy, but...
Mudding
Joined: Dec 2021
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Dealerships in NY and CT are no longer charging ADMs on Defenders, even the Carpathian Editions. Some are still trying to get ADMs on the new Range Rovers....more so the full size, but some even with the Sport, but those days are eventually coming to an end as well I suspect!
Mudding
Joined: Aug 2022
Posts: 146
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From: Columbus, OH
Three Wheeling
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 58
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I ordered a Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE yesterday in Pasadena and was told it would be sold at MSRP. It doesn't seem like they are marking up Defenders currently, but do add "premium" accessories like paint protection, side steps / running boards, and digital license plates to stock cars.
Last edited by yangpei; Feb 24, 2023 at 03:57 PM.