Model 2023 - Production and delivery date
I have a month or so to figure out how to sell but most likely eBay Motors or a private sale - I think I looked at Carvana a few weeks back but the price they offered was too low.
I'd like to max out my sale price - despite what the dealers are saying, second hand, well looked after Defenders are still fetching really good money.
I'd like to max out my sale price - despite what the dealers are saying, second hand, well looked after Defenders are still fetching really good money.
Stumbled upon this beauty the other day at my local dealer Jake Kaplin JLR in RI. It is almost my exact build and was told a month prior they do MSRP on defenders when discussing ordering a 110 with them. I was standing there thinking how lucky this seemed. skipping the 9 month+ wait I was told to expect and my almost exact built I would order anyway...... until I saw the 5k "market adjustment" addendum sticker on the window. Did not even bother going inside after seeing this.
Ordered my defender x Phev Pangea may 2022
received news 3-3-2023 that build date is 17 -2-23 and at the dealer 17-3-23
super happy
until today.
dealer emailed me the the interactive driver display was changed to analogue. And that they receive info from JLR that all interactive driver display are canceled on ALL models and configuration.
damn . Doesn’t change the great driving, but this is a bummer.
received news 3-3-2023 that build date is 17 -2-23 and at the dealer 17-3-23
super happy
until today.
dealer emailed me the the interactive driver display was changed to analogue. And that they receive info from JLR that all interactive driver display are canceled on ALL models and configuration.
damn . Doesn’t change the great driving, but this is a bummer.
Ordered my defender x Phev Pangea may 2022
received news 3-3-2023 that build date is 17 -2-23 and at the dealer 17-3-23
super happy
until today.
dealer emailed me the the interactive driver display was changed to analogue. And that they receive info from JLR that all interactive driver display are canceled on ALL models and configuration.
damn . Doesn’t change the great driving, but this is a bummer.
received news 3-3-2023 that build date is 17 -2-23 and at the dealer 17-3-23
super happy
until today.
dealer emailed me the the interactive driver display was changed to analogue. And that they receive info from JLR that all interactive driver display are canceled on ALL models and configuration.
damn . Doesn’t change the great driving, but this is a bummer.
I ordered a Defender 110 X and was downgraded to standard Meridian Sound (10 speakers 450w amp) vs. Meridian Surround (14 speakers 700w amp).
I've learned to live with it, as apparently this cannot be "upgraded" to Meridian Surround after the fact.
It would require an automotive custom sound shop with their own recommendation of speakers/amps/processors/etc which would be leagues better than any of the factory options. However, it's still a bummer since it was something you selected and were willing to pay for.
Just put my order in for a 110S and got an allocation.. Here are the dates they're telling me.
Last Amendment Possible - 3/29/23
Build Date - 5/12/23
Delivery (JLR New Rochelle, NY) - 6/30/23
This dealer was able to get the Premium LED Headlights onto the build sheet (unlike another dealer), and it does also have the full interactive display.
I'm crossing my fingers these don't get cancelled. I'm starting to think that some of these limits are dealer by dealer. Why would one dealer be able to get the Premium LEDs onto the build sheet, but another one couldn't select it. Note that the one that couldn't select it didn't yet have an allocation.
Last Amendment Possible - 3/29/23
Build Date - 5/12/23
Delivery (JLR New Rochelle, NY) - 6/30/23
This dealer was able to get the Premium LED Headlights onto the build sheet (unlike another dealer), and it does also have the full interactive display.
I'm crossing my fingers these don't get cancelled. I'm starting to think that some of these limits are dealer by dealer. Why would one dealer be able to get the Premium LEDs onto the build sheet, but another one couldn't select it. Note that the one that couldn't select it didn't yet have an allocation.
Just put my order in for a 110S and got an allocation.. Here are the dates they're telling me.
Last Amendment Possible - 3/29/23
Build Date - 5/12/23
Delivery (JLR New Rochelle, NY) - 6/30/23
This dealer was able to get the Premium LED Headlights onto the build sheet (unlike another dealer), and it does also have the full interactive display.
I'm crossing my fingers these don't get cancelled. I'm starting to think that some of these limits are dealer by dealer. Why would one dealer be able to get the Premium LEDs onto the build sheet, but another one couldn't select it. Note that the one that couldn't select it didn't yet have an allocation.
Last Amendment Possible - 3/29/23
Build Date - 5/12/23
Delivery (JLR New Rochelle, NY) - 6/30/23
This dealer was able to get the Premium LED Headlights onto the build sheet (unlike another dealer), and it does also have the full interactive display.
I'm crossing my fingers these don't get cancelled. I'm starting to think that some of these limits are dealer by dealer. Why would one dealer be able to get the Premium LEDs onto the build sheet, but another one couldn't select it. Note that the one that couldn't select it didn't yet have an allocation.
Ordered my defender x Phev Pangea may 2022
received news 3-3-2023 that build date is 17 -2-23 and at the dealer 17-3-23
super happy
until today.
dealer emailed me the the interactive driver display was changed to analogue. And that they receive info from JLR that all interactive driver display are canceled on ALL models and configuration.
damn . Doesn’t change the great driving, but this is a bummer.
received news 3-3-2023 that build date is 17 -2-23 and at the dealer 17-3-23
super happy
until today.
dealer emailed me the the interactive driver display was changed to analogue. And that they receive info from JLR that all interactive driver display are canceled on ALL models and configuration.
damn . Doesn’t change the great driving, but this is a bummer.
I received my defender on 23rd December, and it has interactive display, was offered one with analog dials a few month prior (cancelled order) but I rejected it. Last week I put the car to my dealer for ceramic coating and the loan car they gave me (2022 evoke) had analog dials with TFT in the middle. I didn't like it a bit. But if you're driving that everyday may be it will grow into you...
Strange, i DO have the surround sound meridian in my build sheet. like most of the great stuff. only NOT IDD
and those are aftermarket pretty expensive before 2023 around €1500,- but newest model, 23.5 IDD cost around €2700,- aftermarket. Maybe i get used to analogue.
I rather have the meridian surround sound then the analogue if i needed to chose.
Most of the time i use carplay anyway.
I'm trying to get extra discount on painted wide wheel arges, expeditionrack, and roof stairs.
let's see.
the strange thing was that the fabric changed it from idd to analogue begin January. dealer changed it 10 January. close last chance date was 18 january and fabric changed back to analogue 19 January....started calling the importer (is that good english?) and then the bad news came. no ore IDD for any build defender from now on.... i'm curious if that's really the case...
and those are aftermarket pretty expensive before 2023 around €1500,- but newest model, 23.5 IDD cost around €2700,- aftermarket. Maybe i get used to analogue.
I rather have the meridian surround sound then the analogue if i needed to chose.
Most of the time i use carplay anyway.
I'm trying to get extra discount on painted wide wheel arges, expeditionrack, and roof stairs.
let's see.
the strange thing was that the fabric changed it from idd to analogue begin January. dealer changed it 10 January. close last chance date was 18 january and fabric changed back to analogue 19 January....started calling the importer (is that good english?) and then the bad news came. no ore IDD for any build defender from now on.... i'm curious if that's really the case...
Last edited by Balleur; Jan 26, 2023 at 03:26 PM.


