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shilen



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Bali Blue

Ger rid and buy an X3 Whistle Now - 2017 BMW X3 M Sport Carbon Black
Gone - 2014 BMW X3 M Sport Space Grey, faultless!
Gone - 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Bali Blue with xenons
Gone - 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Rimini Red with bodykit

Post #226907 12th Jun 2014 7:43 am
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ghawk2005



Member Since: 15 Sep 2013
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

I have done 20000 miles since I bought the vehicle and the list currently looks like

Tailgate brake light
Handbrake cables
Handbrake Shoes
New Clutch / Flywheel
Front Anti Roll bar links
Airbag warning light – crash sensor replaced
Aux Belt Idler, Tensioner/Pulley
Front driveshaft
Sticking door catch

Thankfully though the only items I have had to pay out for are the handbrake shoes, the aux belt stuff and the crash sensor. Everything else was covered by warranty. Don't think I'd be brave enough to own one without a warranty as it was just £250 per year it has paid for itself several times over.

The big debate I'm having at the moment is it is in great condition inside and out, drives brilliantly now I've sorted all the niggles out..... so do I hold on to it for another few years or do I upgrade to a 2011 face lift model and risk having this kind of stuff go wrong again? I would really love an SD4 XS but this one is still brilliant. Don't want to spend out £5k more only for it to be just fixing niggles again.

Post #227238 16th Jun 2014 8:36 am
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porteouz



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2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Had mine for 15000 miles, it is just about to hit 70k. In the time I have had it I have replaced the boot release. It is by far and away the most reliable most enjoyable car I have ever owned. 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE
2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE - Gone

Post #227242 16th Jun 2014 11:52 am
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colliera



Member Since: 16 Oct 2014
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Stornoway Grey

Feel for you Peasmold
I have a Jun 2007 XS TD4. I love the car, had it from new, and at 92000 only had 3 sets of tyres on it. Couple years ago had a starting problem which got sorted I believe with a software update. However, it's started to go wrong now, and I fear the big bills may start.
In June I had a wheel bearing replaced (£350), and (first) re-gas of aircon (£100).
Other niggles -
intermittent fuel guage drops to zero. - estimate £480 (apparently lots of kit to remove to get to it) I declined
AIrcon has started to screech, then doesn't work (Leak detected £485 to fix, PLUS, that may not fix the screech (aircon clutch??) so likely same again?
At speed started to make more noise, assuming another wheel bearing?
Starting - It needs battery disconnecting now before it'll try to fire-up. New Instrument pack suggested (£770) declined, as not sure this is the problem.
So it's cost me £1200 this year inc service (MOT passed without incident).

In summary, best car I've ever had, still love it, but feels like it's time to part company before I have big bills. How much is the DMF job guys?

Post #238028 16th Oct 2014 1:26 pm
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jenks1950



Member Since: 20 Apr 2013
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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Santorini Black

Well I know I must be mad to say this........but here goes!!!!!!!

My MY2013 ex demo is almost 2 years old and 32k miles. (I have owned her for 20 months and 25k miles) In that time the only things requiring attention other than two standard services have been

Replace one headlamp bulb
Repair one slow puncture

Apart from that nothing has dropped off, rattled, broken, failed etc.......................nothing!!!

Right....I have said it now!! Standby for meltdown tomorrow!!

Steve

Post #238051 16th Oct 2014 4:30 pm
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s14tra



Member Since: 11 Mar 2013
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

mines back in next week it judders when pulling off while turning,have been told it could be the diff or haldex unit(two diffs been fitted in just over twelve months)so glad its still under warranty.

Post #238061 16th Oct 2014 7:43 pm
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geoffk



Member Since: 11 Jan 2008
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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Sumatra Black

Well jan 2008 new...Apart from brake shoes, tyres and service costs...Just still £9 on a new glovebox latch..Smile Smile 38,000 miles ..

Post #238353 19th Oct 2014 11:00 pm
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s14tra



Member Since: 11 Mar 2013
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey
update

well taken back into dealers today for investigation and low and behold its the haldex coupling.cost of repair is estimated at £2000 Big Cry thank god its still under warranty.think once its sorted i will get rid.i must have brought a right lemon.courtesy car is completely different(ok its a 14 plate)question is do i go for a my13 plate i just do not know.

Post #238773 23rd Oct 2014 6:58 pm
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s14tra



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Orkney Grey

okay so now have a my13 gs.what a completely different car Cool fingers crossed Cool

Post #239681 31st Oct 2014 10:45 pm
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