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IanMetro Member Since: 11 Sep 2017 Location: Somerset BS21 Posts: 3107 |
The FL2 is as reliable as most other cars. The problem is, as with all Land Rovers, that they are very complicated with lots of bits to go wrong as they age, although I have been running a FL2 for over 6 years and have not had any serious problems.
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17th Oct 2018 10:10 pm |
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RogB Member Since: 16 Dec 2014 Location: Mansfield Posts: 3880 |
All as Ian said above. FL2 is a great all round car and particularly great for a family with what your planning on using it for.
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18th Oct 2018 6:39 am |
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Suckfish Member Since: 28 Feb 2018 Location: Southampton Posts: 215 |
1 tip I use when buy a used car is to check the MOT history.
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18th Oct 2018 7:19 am |
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Should_I_Or_Shouldnt_I Member Since: 16 Oct 2018 Location: Camberley Posts: 6 |
Thanks guys, some good advice and food for thought. |
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18th Oct 2018 7:52 am |
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Suckfish Member Since: 28 Feb 2018 Location: Southampton Posts: 215 |
Another thing to consider is the model.
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18th Oct 2018 9:16 am |
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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2789 |
The 190bhp auto Sd4 is a lovely car to drive and a fantastic tow car. Not the best fuel consumption mind you but it is a 2 ton boxy 4x4. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948
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18th Oct 2018 4:19 pm |
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Should_I_Or_Shouldnt_I Member Since: 16 Oct 2018 Location: Camberley Posts: 6 |
@suckfish Cheers, I especially like the tip about the MOT site - that is really useful I will definitely use that!
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18th Oct 2018 5:53 pm |
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Jack frost Member Since: 21 Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 796 |
There was a really nice GS for sale on this site not long ago around £10k do a search. |
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18th Oct 2018 6:02 pm |
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Should_I_Or_Shouldnt_I Member Since: 16 Oct 2018 Location: Camberley Posts: 6 |
You're right @jackfrost that does look like a nice motor but the add is over a month old, expect I've missed that one. However, it does prove I might be able to find something reasonable in my price range.
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18th Oct 2018 7:05 pm |
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Yorky Bob Member Since: 28 Apr 2015 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4561 |
A unknown to you 10 year old 4WD type vehicle for trips to the Alps in Winter. Staycations
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18th Oct 2018 8:05 pm |
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Should_I_Or_Shouldnt_I Member Since: 16 Oct 2018 Location: Camberley Posts: 6 |
I am inclined to agree with you @yorkybob but the Mrs likes the high up aspect of 4x4s and crossovers. I did sit her in a couple of estate cars but she didn't like being so low down
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19th Oct 2018 5:01 pm |
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Mowog Member Since: 11 Apr 2018 Location: Cheshire Posts: 503 |
Skoda yeti? |
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19th Oct 2018 5:35 pm |
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Should_I_Or_Shouldnt_I Member Since: 16 Oct 2018 Location: Camberley Posts: 6 |
Yeti is too small really, needs to take 4 people plus skis, ski boots and all the clobber for a weeks holiday. Plus the ability to chuck a couple of kids push bikes in the back every now and then.
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19th Oct 2018 6:53 pm |
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MartynB Member Since: 08 Aug 2011 Location: Currently Rootless ! Posts: 1776 |
The weak point of the Fl2 IMHO is its luggage carrying capacity . IMHO the boot is neither wide enough or long enough .For the size of the vehicle the usable space is pretty woeful. If you’ve not already had a good look at how much you can get in the boot when you are 4 or 5 up , do it now before you part with your cash . Apart from that It really is a good little vehicle off the beaten track , and like the comments above I’d recommend an auto every time. 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership
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19th Oct 2018 7:34 pm |
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