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 New Car... |
Ricardo
 4th Feb 2011 4:00 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 18 · Views: 9478 · Subject: New Car... |
I have driven the new X3 and pretty much agree with the comments above, it looks far better than the previous model, seems much better built and drives very well.
I felt it was too much like a tall ... |
| Buyer's guide? |
Ricardo
4th Dec 2010 11:15 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 13 · Views: 6611 · Subject: Buyer's guide? |
Congratulations,
When looking for a Freelander 2 of this age SE spec is a good choice, it certainly suited me as I've still got one! |
| how to drive a Td4 |
Ricardo
29th Sep 2010 6:05 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 48 · Views: 22887 · Subject: how to drive a Td4 |
| Nor me, I've had mine 3 years and as long as you dont drop the revs too low it always pulls cleanly. |
| MPG whats yours? |
Ricardo
21st Sep 2010 6:56 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 29 · Views: 15190 · Subject: MPG whats yours? |
Didnt work out the MPG but the picture below shows what a manual Freel2 can do once its nicely loosened up.
The mileage was mainly done on a long steady speed run (Hampshire to Leeds and back same ... |
| TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
Ricardo
11th Aug 2010 10:04 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 6474 · Subject: TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
| Late November is what I was told which I could have worked around if the financing looked more attractive but I really didnt want to double my monthly payments to get an almost identical car. |
| TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
Ricardo
11th Aug 2010 5:45 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 6474 · Subject: TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
It is a cracking car, and still has some goodies that the XS doesnt!
So not too painful a decision really, and must admit a few months with less money going out the door will be very handy  |
| TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
Ricardo
11th Aug 2010 5:04 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 6474 · Subject: TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
Having had a very helpful email from Jeremy at Lookers I have decided to make the final payment and keep my car for a while.
It was looking increasingly unlikely that I could make the timing work a ... |
| The FL2 Engine |
Ricardo
10th Aug 2010 7:46 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 24 · Views: 15576 · Subject: The FL2 Engine |
From the (UK) MY11 product Brief:
The Freelander 11MY programme introduces two new diesel engine versions; a 150hp version is available with both 6 speed manual and 6 speed automatic transmissions ... |
| TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
Ricardo
9th Aug 2010 3:10 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 6474 · Subject: TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
Jeremy (Lookers) - Many thanks I will reply shortly.
joe1978 - I agree completely re the reduction in GMFV. The MY11 car I am looking at has a list price 3K higher than my SE yet a GMFV 2K lower. I ... |
| TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
Ricardo
8th Aug 2010 2:50 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 6474 · Subject: TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
Thanks,
E-mailed Lookers yesterday with my shopping list and contact details - hopefully I will get a response soon.
General impressions are that the dealers I have met so far are only intereste ... |
| TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
Ricardo
8th Aug 2010 11:42 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 14 · Views: 6474 · Subject: TD4 SE - Trade in for a MY11 |
Spent some time yesterday with 2 LR dealers looking at a MY11 TD/SD4 (both) XS Auto as a replacement for my 57 plate TD4 SE (Manual) in late October when the PR PCP scheme finish's
Observations so ... |
| 2WD Land Rover Freelander revealed FL2 face lift |
Ricardo
4th Aug 2010 10:39 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 94 · Views: 64989 · Subject: 2WD Land Rover Freelander revealed FL2 face lift |
| Suspect the car used was probably a pre-production vehicle (or maybe the shots came from more than 1 car) as the interior looks like the leather / alcantara mix that in the UK at least will be on XS m ... |
| 2011 Spy Shots |
Ricardo
2nd Aug 2010 12:18 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 162 · Views: 89677 · Subject: 2011 Spy Shots |
The figures are all with DPF fitted I believe.
The 2011 'TD4' version loses 10HP and gains 20Nm of torque, compared to the current UK version. Performance, emissions and economy improve for both ma ... |
| 2011 Spy Shots |
Ricardo
1st Aug 2010 1:11 pm
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Forum: General · Replies: 162 · Views: 89677 · Subject: 2011 Spy Shots |
So bit more info:
Apart from the redesigned front (incl new halogen projector Headlights), and rear (clear inner lens, wide handle), other changes are:
Different LR badges (Green / Silver)
1 new ... |
| 2011 Spy Shots |
Ricardo
14th Jul 2010 8:35 am
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Forum: General · Replies: 162 · Views: 89677 · Subject: 2011 Spy Shots |
Not sure this adds much - looks like the same brochure pictures that Mr.Lazza posted here on the 7th!
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-new-cars/Search-Results/Spyshots/Land-Rover-Freelander-2 ... |
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