I've had 3 Freelander 2's over the last 12 or so years and have loved them.
However my 2011 plate has got 120,000 miles on the clock now , and will need a front transmission unit, and a/c compressor soon.
Add to that the rattles that have grown i just can't justify throwing more money at my old friend, as it will become the law of diminishing returns very quickly.
So looked at the Discovery and Discovery Sport, and the Evoque.
Have gone with the Evoque, and TBH, after giving owners grief about these over the years, I can say that I'm comfortable with my decision.
So please join me in wishing my Freely at least a few more years with a new owner and hope they enjoy it as much as I have.

Gotta agree with your decision. Same car but in a much posher frock! Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Hi Steve that was one of my reasons.
Do fancy the thought of wearing a fancy frock

The problem is the frock is hiked up around its... 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

I've had the same thoughts recently, but what puts me off the Evo is the deep door and the narrow side window; it seems like looking out through a letter box. Many women drivers look like they're looking over the parapet through the side window. What are your thoughts about this or are you not bothered?

Two points Paul

1. f they look as if they're looking over a parapet window then they either haven't got the seat raised high enough, or if it's at maximum, they're too short. Apologies if i offend anybody vertically challenged.

2. As you've already said might be the case, not bothered.

If the Freely was still in production then I probably would have just gone for an updated model, as I truly think they're great.

Unfortunately though they become like a house if not maintained and getting long in the tooth (like me), a money pit.

I've been tempted by a Discovery Sport myself , parked next to one last night while shopping and I'm now having doubts.

Mark 2009 FL2 TD4 SE (Sadly gone)
2007 FL2 TD4 GS (The wifes , gone after 8 great years)
2012 FL2 SD4 SPORT LE(Gone and missing it)
2015 DISCOVERY SPORT 2.2SD4 HSE (For now ?)
2014 Ford Bmax 1.0 ecoboost ( Gone but what next )
2014 Ford Focus 2.0tdci Zetec S

I looked at the Disco Sport as well, and like you had doubts.

However I've just literally picked up my new Evoque, and I'm more than happy.

Bonus is, wife likes it as well

As long as you stay away from the lower spec Ewoks they can be quite nice, having a wife at 4'10" and a passenger seat that wasn't height adjustable didn't go down well. As has been pointed out when she tried to drive it, the drivers seat had to be so low to reach the pedals that she didn't have a good enough view of the road.
The boot was comparable with the FL2, just as capable as a caravan tug, and surprisingly good off-road.
We unfortunately bought a death trap, so it soured my experience, but I hope that you enjoy many years of Ewok ownership. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

I moved on for the same reasons.

I also discounted the Evo as I found it claustrophobic and cramped inside. The Disco Sport to me was very over priced and with all the oil dilution problems unresolved, I decided to stay clear.

I ended up with a Seat Tarraco 4 drive. I dont regret it at all. Solid, reliable, fully loaded at the fraction of the cost of the Sport. I no longer needed a vehicle with the level of off road ability, so it was a no brainer. Updated- Waiting for a Scotland v England 6 Nations home win. 24th Feb 2018
Gone-1972 88 SWB Soft top
Gone-1981 24v FFR Lightweight
Gone-2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS manual
Gone before it bankrupted me- 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto

I've just moved over to a 2020 Disco Sport SE. Absolutely love it. I don't have a single complaint other than the stereo isn't as good as the FL2 Alpine unit. I am fairly tall and loved the driving position of the FL2 and I'd say I'm just as comfortable in the Disco. Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental

Welcome to the Dark Side, hope you are as happy here as with the Freelander

Don't be a stranger here Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

I'm not going anywhere 😎 still lurk daily.

Absolutely love the DS. Superbly relaxing drive. It's also 10 years younger which helps.

I did have visions of the pandemic going proper Walking Dead and me using the Freelander as a proper survival utility vehicle, but that wasn't to be 🤣 Learned to drive in 2011.
Bought a Micra - great little car
"Upgraded" to Kia Sportage - hated it
Proper upgrade to FL2 TD4 GS 60 reg Facelift - tailgate paint issues, fuel gauge rewire, transfer box failure at 36k miles, clutch at 60k
Reconditioned diff at 70k ish
Sold at 84k and now on a DS. Terribly unreliable.
Sold DS for a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Fingers crossed....
Sold Outlander for a 2014 SD4 SE Tech because I’m mental