What sort of money and where is it? 1998 Feelander XDI Hardback - Gone
2002 Freelander TD4 GS Hardback - Gone
2004 Freelander TD4 HSE Stationwaggon - Gone
2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS manual - Gone
2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto - Gone
2013 SD4 GS arrived April 2013

My son is an agronomist and he thinks that the real benefit of the pickups over an FL2 is in the extra ground clearance and low range box with diff lock.
Having said that he is shortly leaving the UK to start a new agronomy job in Kenya where he will have Mitsubishi Pajero and a will have to learn to fly a light aircraft since some of the farms are enormous (10k acres+) and have their own airstrip! 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Wow! sounds like a great a great opportunity! If he needs a hand - let me know - not sure what wife & kids would say though

I am coming down on the side of Navara, however SHMBO is less keen on taking it shopping - how to a subtly say 'get over it'  1998 Feelander XDI Hardback - Gone
2002 Freelander TD4 GS Hardback - Gone
2004 Freelander TD4 HSE Stationwaggon - Gone
2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS manual - Gone
2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto - Gone
2013 SD4 GS arrived April 2013

agroman wrote:

What sort of money and where is it?

I'm out and about collecting my latest LR today ( ) but, as soon as I get back, I'll send you a link.

agroman wrote:

What sort of money and where is it?

It all depends what you need transport for. A Nissan will have leaf springs on the rear and will give a poor ride on the road to any Landover; I know I have a Japanese pickup it is great for work but I have two FL2’s and when I don’t need the pickup I will use the commercial. Better ride better on fuel and nicer to drive that any of the 3 pickups I have own in the past 10 years

The only pickups on my company car list are Nissan Navara, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux these are over 2050Kgs and there is an issue with what speeds you can travel at on dual carriages ways. I think the legal limit for them is 60mph. Best to look into.

Thanks Tigger I will have a look at this and others in Autotrader. Obviously low mileage, but £25K for a 2 1/2 year old car - not sure? Nice looking vehicle though, cost would be in budget, wonder what it would be worth in 4 years time - so 61/2 years old with est 75K on clock - £6 - 8K or less?? Also no warranty for most of the time.

On the Navara front. The latest model now has coil suspension setup on the rear so is a lot better riding than the old cart spring versions.

The min kerb weight is 1991Kg, so has been designed to come in just under the 2t rule, otherwise it would indeed mean it would have a 50mph limit on a roads and 60 on dual carriageway (70 on motorway).

Took my TD5 D2 auto out for a play today - now that's proper motoring!! 1998 Feelander XDI Hardback - Gone
2002 Freelander TD4 GS Hardback - Gone
2004 Freelander TD4 HSE Stationwaggon - Gone
2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS manual - Gone
2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto - Gone
2013 SD4 GS arrived April 2013

Late FL2's have really hung on to their value since there was never a direct replacement.

It would still have a minimum of 2 years of LR warranty (on an approved used car) and the mileage would still be low enough to get another 3 years of high spec cover from Warranty Direct in 2 years' time.

After up to 5 years hard use, a little depreciation might be forgiven

Gone and done it! Decided on company leased Navara, head ruled over heart. It's going to cost me £150 per month in tax, fuel and a couple of lease extras. That's about £90 a month less than a DS according to my figures. Least it is going to give me some extra for my tr5 Disco spares! 1998 Feelander XDI Hardback - Gone
2002 Freelander TD4 GS Hardback - Gone
2004 Freelander TD4 HSE Stationwaggon - Gone
2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS manual - Gone
2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto - Gone
2013 SD4 GS arrived April 2013

and probably a more sensible choice for a working vehicle than a DS Chelsea Tractor anyway. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

During my recent holiday I noticed the bulk of people are using dual cabs, how things have changed from an SUV, whether they are towing a caravan or not. I was the odd one out in an SUV. All the trades people are using them as well. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18