I love the FL2, but am concerned about the running costs. For example, how much does the fuel tank cost to fill up? How many miles do you get roughly per tank? Are there any common things that go wrong with them?

How much is the 10 year service that so many FL2s that are for sale seem to need?

Thanks

TBH, if you are so concerned about running costs, buy a Micra. No one ever bought a Land Rover for fuel economy. They bought it for what it can do/could do/will do. Mine, I wanted a capable and reliable car to tow our caravan. At that job, it is superb. Yes, fuel economy could be better( see below, my honest overall consumption over some 4 years mixed driving, solo and towing), but in my experience, nothing is more enjoyable to drive. You can keep your euroboxes etc, I will keep my Freelander 2 - and I do not want a Disco Sport!

Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

only speak from my experience, I don't get the MPG that some on here do, HSE 07 manual seems to average 36 mpg for all driving conditions, so roughly 15 gallon tank , so whatever fuel costs where you are maybe about £84 to fill an empty tank.

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2002 Mini Cooper S (2008-2012)
1992 Honda Legend 3.2i (2003-2008)
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I test drove a 59 plate XS td4.e manual and it drove superbly, even with 107k miles on it. I'm not overly worried about the fuel cost as my mileage is low, but that does with me concerns about the DPF.

Is about 500-550 miles per tank about average?

My daughter has a Audi TT petrol turbo which I used from time to time when she's working away and it more economical than my SD4 auto by miles. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
MY57 SE Stornoway Grey. Gone
Nissan X Trail
Discovery V8 LPG
Series II Land Rover

if you are concerned about running costs I wouldn't consider a Landrover.

Iain

Well my Yeti currently only get 34mpg at the very best. So 36 from a Freelander is better than that!!!

gman88667733 wrote:

I test drove a 59 plate XS td4.e manual and it drove superbly, even with 107k miles on it. I'm not overly worried about the fuel cost as my mileage is low, but that does with me concerns about the DPF.

Is about 500-550 miles per tank about average?

Very true. I suppose I just like the FL2 a lot. I find more of the current SUVs a bit bland

Unlikely to have DPF on a 59 plate Freelander 2 only became standard in UK from 11 Model Year and in my experience it doesn't cause a problem even with lots of short and the occasional longer journey.

You can get 550 miles from a tank with a mix of stop start and motorway driving. 2012 manual model with dpf. I think that an automatic will get a bit less than that however. I regularly get 44 to the gallon which drops to around 38 during the colder months. Worst has been 29 but that was while towing over 300 miles or so. I think for its size and what it can do/what I use it for it is very economical to run!

gman88667733 wrote:

I test drove a 59 plate XS td4.e manual and it drove superbly, even with 107k miles on it. I'm not overly worried about the fuel cost as my mileage is low, but that does with me concerns about the DPF.

Is about 500-550 miles per tank about average?

Sidthecat wrote:

gman88667733 wrote:

I test drove a 59 plate XS td4.e manual and it drove superbly, even with 107k miles on it. I'm not overly worried about the fuel cost as my mileage is low, but that does with me concerns about the DPF.

Is about 500-550 miles per tank about average?

Sorry, but you say you're not overly concerned about fuel costs especially as your mileage is low, so why then ask if you'll achieve 500 out of the tank? Not a chance reaching that figure, unless it's all downhill motoring with your foot off the pedal. Nearer 350 and that'll be on a good day.

Regarding fuel its entirely up to driving style and conditions, also sd4 or td4, auto or manual. Like everyone else says 35 is about average, but be prepared for worse in certain conditions. Keep on top of the maintenance and I honestly dont think they are expensive to look after. One thing I will say is the smiles per mile is bloody high so be prepared to enjoy your drive to work, Also, take it off road even if its only a muddy lane, they are amazing vehicles and deserve to show off what they can do,

35mpg would be fine. I'd be happy spending less on a car and then spending a bit on whatever work is needed. But I am thinking realistically, I know it will need maintenance work done being an older car. I want something reliable and enjoyable to drive, I really dislike my DSG Yeti.