So I am thinking of changing my 06 RRS for a Freelander 2. Any reason why I shouldn't the obvious plus points are tax, mpg and price. Open forum all thoughts, ideas and views are completely welcome. Fire away guys TIA

6 or 8 cylinder RRS? FL2 will be nippier than the 6 At work
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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

TdV6 Sport. Local dealer has loaned me there demo Td4 Hse in Black with the grey alloys and almond interior. I like it so far... Will I miss the slightly bigger Sport. It is a farm truck to so I'm not looking at any other make. I do miss my disco 3 but fuel consumption was pretty dire also. Not willing to pay the price for lower spec D4, though may go for one of last build D3 Hse which can be had at reasonable money. Don't want anything less than HSE. Real reason is my RRS is almost out of its 12 month second hand warranty. Should I wait for D4s to come down in value and stomach the running costs. All question I know... Sorry Guys !!!

fl2's not exactly small, the boots a bit less than cavernous I admit At work
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If it was a TDV8 I would have said not in a million years. I would love one of those  (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

One month after changing RRS 2.7V6 for my 3rd FL. Golf clubs are a bit tight in the fl2 and the poke is a bit down and I miss a few bells such as cornering lights; voice activation (my armpits!) and the air suspension for towing twin-axle chicken coops.

Overall very happy and no regrets really.

Did anything need repairing during the 12 month warranty on your Range Rover sport? Stornaway grey SE auto with 18" alloys

Get the dealer to loan you a SD4 rather than the TD4 - the SD4 has more grunt!

Sorry Guys having tried the FL2 even for a short period of time, it just isn't in the same league as the Disco or RRS. Though it is a huge improvement on the original FL1. It just looks like when funds allow it will be a D4.

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Sorry Guys having tried the FL2 even for a short period of time, it just isn't in the same league as the Disco or RRS. Though it is a huge improvement on the original FL1. It just looks like when funds allow it will be a D4.

You shouldn't even have been contemplating between a FL2 and Disco or RRS, they're completely different animals and aimed at different clientèle with a different purpose and snob value.

we were looking to hold out for the Disco 4 in late 2009 as our "family car" i.e her pottering around during the week and then for us all to use at the weekend for camping, long trips etc etc.
Whilst they are clearly a very nice motor the running costs, use-ability daily for the shops, school runs etc were just didn't cut it for a bit more room / comfort.
If we had another kid, dog or towed a lot then I am sure we would swap but at this point the FL2 is more than adequate for 95% of the time.
Oh and not to mention the 30k we paid for our new HSE v's 49k ish for a Disco ... doesn't add up in my book The missus - SD4 HSE - Black - 2012
Me - BMW 330d Saloon - Black - 2011