I've been looking at various RRS around Australai for a while now. I been offered numerous "deals" and would like to make the following observations.

Pre delivery in Melbourne is approximatley $900.00 although stamp duty is 4%
Pre Delivery in Qld is $3000 odd, and stamp duty is 2%. This leads me to the conclusion that LR dealers in the sunshine state are taking advantage of the lower stamp duty rates to increase their pre delivery fees. Thus the vehicles appear to be the same price nationally, where in fact they should be cheaper in states with lower stamp duty.

How does a TDV6 handle with dynamic stabilty and 20" alloys?

Robbiemyboy wrote:

How does a TDV6 handle with dynamic stabilty and 20" alloys?

Like a Supercharged - but with less power  
" WITH MORE EXTRAS THAN A HOLLYWOOD EPIC "

TDV6 with Dynamic Stability Control, sunroof, cherry wood and towpack $106500 on the road. Is that a good price?

Hmmm

So that's about £43k in UK pound/sterling

To compare - would need to know which model/trim TDV6 you are looking at?

for example in the UK a top spec HSE with Dynamic pack & Logic 7 etc would cost approx £48,500

Nb. This would be an 07 model year 
" WITH MORE EXTRAS THAN A HOLLYWOOD EPIC "

There are no model designations in Oz, they have it with D3 but nothing with RRS.

All models have leather, single CD players and climate control. They do not have rear parking sensors as standard. I think the spec is a bit basic given the price.

More reasons not to live in Oz then  
" WITH MORE EXTRAS THAN A HOLLYWOOD EPIC "

Just going through the same process and its tuff to decide the best options and then making sure you are getting the best deal..

I have just secured this deal

TDV6
D- Pack with 19s
Memory Seats
Hi ICE
Tow Bar
Park Sens Rear
Java Paint
Cheery Wood
3 Year Free Service
Car Mats

99,900k.. & Available now in stock.

Also available , the above with 20s, Sat Nav and Roof minus Mem 109k...

If you check the specs, the OZ model is a hybrid between the UK S and Se as a standard pack, and then you just add to it.

Cheers Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

MDP wrote:

More reasons not to live in Oz then

hmmm, cheaper cars, more sunshine, girls with lack of clothing on most given days of the week (sunshine syndrome), lower cost of living, apart from Sydney house prices why not

Can see your point  Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

peterjamesbrown wrote:

Just going through the same process and its tuff to decide the best options and then making sure you are getting the best deal..

I have just secured this deal

TDV6
D- Pack with 19s
Memory Seats
Hi ICE
Tow Bar
Park Sens Rear
Java Paint
Cheery Wood
3 Year Free Service
Car Mats

99,900k.. & Available now in stock.

Also available , the above with 20s, Sat Nav and Roof minus Mem 109k...

Well, Problems ahead with the order.. I will keep you posted.

Out of interest, what sort of price does a comparable Japanese or locally built 4wd come in at? L319 D4 HSE

1998 110 TUM HS FFR Hard Top XD WOLF

1982 Series 3 SWB

RRUK wrote:

Out of interest, what sort of price does a comparable Japanese or locally built 4wd come in at?

Its Jap, German or Landies (the odd Korean upstart),

Landcruiser 100 with comparable kit is about 90K, the smaller version, Prado (bit of a urbanite machine) starts from 74K with about the same amount of toys on, other specs Prado's in the range much cheaper (around 50K).

Nissan, starts around 61k then add the options, gave up on the website

Beemer X5 about the same spec is 99K, based on the options below (about as common as fords in Essex in and around Sydney) Yes a potential CHAV candidate over here.

ML, 78K for the base 280 CDI, now add the toys, Low ratio (they call it an off-road pack) 8500 dollars, and other packs, gave up trying to work out the options but most probably lots more

Cheers Another Pommie Bar Steward down under

MY20 Defender 110 SE P400 Eiger/Ebony
MY10 3.0 RRS TDv6 Fuji/Ebony/Anigre

MDP wrote:

Hmmm

So that's about £43k in UK pound/sterling

To compare - would need to know which model/trim TDV6 you are looking at?

for example in the UK a top spec HSE with Dynamic pack & Logic 7 etc would cost approx £48,500

Nb. This would be an 07 model year