Do Land Rover Defenders not depreciate?

Matt Whelan · 06-20-04, 05:17 PM

I remember seeing a 1994 Land Rover Defender 90 going for 24,000 about 4 to 5 years ago and I have checked eBay every once in a while and that price is still the same.

It is rare to see one in person. These things are extremely limited, but geeez. I really don't see the price for them going down in coming years. Amazing...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=31849

drtom182 · 06-20-04, 06:12 PM

yeah pretty much. hey lol those things are on my old psx game.......TEST DRIVE OFF-ROAD!!!!!!

Patent · 06-22-04, 04:57 AM

Haha, those are ugly as sin. Not to mention unaerodynamic and very rollover prone (with a center of gravity that high).

Of course it wouldn't be a Land Rover if it wasn't overpriced.

It is amazing that it could sell that high with that many miles and six lousy pictures.

FF Drifter · 06-22-04, 05:23 AM

Yes, but just by looking at it, I think it's probably an offroad beast. Look at the ride height, the entry/exit angles, the wheelbase, etc. There must be something extremely compelling about these boxes-on-wheels that justifies their price... ?

Patent · 06-22-04, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by FF Drifter

Yes, but just by looking at it, I think it's probably an offroad beast. Look at the ride height, the entry/exit angles, the wheelbase, etc. There must be something extremely compelling about these boxes-on-wheels that justifies their price... ?

True, but you could just get something intended for offroad - a Wrangler or something similar - and lift it, and you'd have something that would be cheaper, more reliable, and as capable - just not as rare.

sleeprlegendcp · 06-22-04, 10:06 AM

I know why the price stays up. After that year they quit selling the open top version in the US. So all the opentops and 2 doors are pretty much set. They are great vehicles. Very good offroad and on road.
Later!
Lee

95Legend6Spd · 06-22-04, 04:23 PM

Matt... you don't want one of those things, and I'll tell you honestly - they're pieces of junk. I knew a kid that went to my highschool (yeah, VERY wealthy) that went through 3 (THREE!) of them, because they were such garbage that they didn't last. He was a little irresponsible, but not enough to destroy one of those trucks. If I were you (I know that Land Rovers/Range Rovers are your thing), I would avoid this brand at all costs - they're failure-prone, and you'll pay bigtime for parts/labor on any vehicle in the lineup...

If you want something cool, get a UniMog... you may have to look it up... but as far as offroading - a UniMog (Mercedes Benz) makes a Landrover, Jeep, Hummer, etc. look just plain stupid and laughable. Warning, this is a big truck, and you'll most likely have the reaction of "what's this thing - no way, I don't think so."

takemorepills · 06-22-04, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 95Legend6Spd

Matt... you don't want one of those things, and I'll tell you honestly - they're pieces of junk. I knew a kid that went to my highschool (yeah, VERY wealthy) that went through 3 (THREE!) of them, because they were such garbage that they didn't last. He was a little irresponsible, but not enough to destroy one of those trucks. If I were you (I know that Land Rovers/Range Rovers are your thing), I would avoid this brand at all costs - they're failure-prone, and you'll pay bigtime for parts/labor on any vehicle in the lineup...

If you want something cool, get a UniMog... you may have to look it up... but as far as offroading - a UniMog (Mercedes Benz) makes a Landrover, Jeep, Hummer, etc. look just plain stupid and laughable. Warning, this is a big truck, and you'll most likely have the reaction of "what's this thing - no way, I don't think so."

haha, my friend was a survivalist. Had the food bunker and enough weapons to take over a 3rd world country. Oh yeah, and he had a UniMog. What a BEAST.

95Legend6Spd · 06-22-04, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by takemorepills

haha, my friend was a survivalist. Had the food bunker and enough weapons to take over a 3rd world country. Oh yeah, and he had a UniMog. What a BEAST.

A guy that I do landscaping for has one... it's seriously the meanest thing EVER. I'm thinking about trading my F-250 for it. It's got a boom crane on it, and 3 PTO/hydro outputs... simply bad!

drtom182 · 06-22-04, 05:47 PM

i want a bad a$$ suv or a spd 6 legend.

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drtom182 Creeper Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 1,564 Car 1: 1992 Metallic Vineyard Grey LS sedan Car 2: 1995 SE Honda Legend iTrader: (0)	yeah pretty much. hey lol those things are on my old psx game.......TEST DRIVE OFF-ROAD!!!!!! __________________ "As any showbiz entertainer or honda executive would tell you... "it is a b*tch to follow a legend"

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FF Drifter It's stock, really. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 3,245 Car 1: KA7 Legend sedan, 5 speed manual iTrader: (1)	Yes, but just by looking at it, I think it's probably an offroad beast. Look at the ride height, the entry/exit angles, the wheelbase, etc. There must be something extremely compelling about these boxes-on-wheels that justifies their price... ? __________________ -8000K HID low-beams/PIAA Spark 8000 high-beams/PIAA Plasma GT-X corners -Type II brakes/some weight reduction/new tires every 4-6 months -NA1 NSX wheels: Kumho Ecsta SPT 225/50V-16R in front, Kumho Ecsta ASX 205/60V-15R in rear -Custom built six-puck kevlar clutch/Lightened (aluminum) pulleys -[Mugen/Showa] suspension with remote-adjustable dampers -C35A1/C32A1 hybrid swap; smog legal (by GreenLight Auto)

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sleeprlegendcp Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: . Posts: 10,099 Car 1: . iTrader: (0)	I know why the price stays up. After that year they quit selling the open top version in the US. So all the opentops and 2 doors are pretty much set. They are great vehicles. Very good offroad and on road. Later! Lee __________________ National Acura Legend Meet 2008 - 4th of July - Chattanooga, TN - Click Here!

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95Legend6Spd Pain Machine Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,817 Car 1: Godzilla: Car 2: Tokyo Car 3: Attack! iTrader: (0)	Matt... you don't want one of those things, and I'll tell you honestly - they're pieces of junk. I knew a kid that went to my highschool (yeah, VERY wealthy) that went through 3 (THREE!) of them, because they were such garbage that they didn't last. He was a little irresponsible, but not enough to destroy one of those trucks. If I were you (I know that Land Rovers/Range Rovers are your thing), I would avoid this brand at all costs - they're failure-prone, and you'll pay bigtime for parts/labor on any vehicle in the lineup... If you want something cool, get a UniMog... you may have to look it up... but as far as offroading - a UniMog (Mercedes Benz) makes a Landrover, Jeep, Hummer, etc. look just plain stupid and laughable. Warning, this is a big truck, and you'll most likely have the reaction of "what's this thing - no way, I don't think so." __________________ *\| Chris M \| 1997 Toyota Supra 6-Speed \| 78GTS* \| 17X10s NT-01s All 4 Corners \| \| Old: 1994 "BoostLogic Catalog" TH400/Single 71GTQ \| Advan \| TRUST \| HKS \| RPS \| \|Previous: 1995 Legend Coupe, 6-Speed 1998-2002\|**

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06-22-04, 04:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Patent Pend¡ng Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,037 Car 1: 1991 Black LS Sedan iTrader: (0)	Haha, those are ugly as sin. Not to mention unaerodynamic and very rollover prone (with a center of gravity that high). Of course it wouldn't be a Land Rover if it wasn't overpriced. It is amazing that it could sell that high with that many miles and six lousy pictures.

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drtom182 Creeper Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 1,564 Car 1: 1992 Metallic Vineyard Grey LS sedan Car 2: 1995 SE Honda Legend iTrader: (0)	i want a bad a$$ suv or a spd 6 legend. __________________ "As any showbiz entertainer or honda executive would tell you... "it is a b*tch to follow a legend"

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