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Tigger



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It is indeed proof that LR have gone down the wrong route if the only worthwhile upgrade route they can offer is a newer, Approved, FL2 and a new X3 is perceived to be a better bet than anything LR have to offer Shocked Sad

Besides, it’s not all bad news; the current generation of BMW’s, like the GO1, are a lot less ugly than they were and as a tall/short high riding, road biased, estate car it certainly makes a lot more sense than a 320d touring. I’d be interested to see how that 47mpg figure compares to a longer term brim to brim test, but even at a more realistic 40mpg it’s as good a compensation as any Wink

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Landyjim



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2011 Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Auto Santorini Black

Will let you know soon as we plan to drive from Oxfordshire up to Aberdeenshire (540 miles door to door) soon.

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Tigger



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I’d be interested to know. I’ll hazard a guess that it might do slightly better than mine Rolling Eyes

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jlcrompton



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I've gone and got a BMW X3 myself. I have a 3.2 i6 right now but when i had a go of a brand new 30d i had to have one.
So got to wait another month then im of this forum myself.
I had to get a x3 with a bit more power so i went for the X3 M40D with all the extra boxes ticked.

Jay I6 WITH GAS CONVERSION
HST BODY KIT
OSRAM LED DRIVING FOGS
CARS LOOKING GOOOOD!

Post #354996 14th Aug 2018 6:47 pm
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steven211



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Lago Grey

I'm a technician for BMW and the new X3 is a nice comfy drive with a stunning interior, the old generations though are not good at all, ride too hard and transfer boxes very common to fail, we change loads of them, the interior is a bit naff too. The 6 pot diesels are lovely though in all of them.

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shilen



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Bali Blue

Another FL2 owner seeing the light! Thumbs Up

Still loving my X3 (second one now), runs as sweet as a nut, love the head up display (which if I ever change in the future is a must have option now), rides smoothly and comfortable. Still have this X3 until 2020 - I would only consider the G01 X3 as a replacement nothing else floats my boat! Now - 2017 BMW X3 M Sport Carbon Black
Gone - 2014 BMW X3 M Sport Space Grey, faultless!
Gone - 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Bali Blue with xenons
Gone - 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Rimini Red with bodykit

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Lightwater



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One should have waited for the BMW 4x4 ute https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/bmw-austr...of-its-own it feels like every second car down under is a dual cab 4x4. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Post #355947 31st Aug 2018 2:36 am
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Tigger



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I can see that happening.

But, unlike Mercedes and the funsters that put that PhotoShop image together, it will be a clean sheet design to include class leading blind spots, an inexplicably small loadbay and a punishing ride with ultra low profile run flat tyres Whistle Laughing

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Yorky Bob



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

and no indicators. Rolling with laughter FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

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Tigger



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Thumbs Up

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waitey1



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Manual Orkney Grey
FL2 gone now after 10 years for X3 20d

After a week since I parted with my FL2 I find myself back on this site looking for inspiration. The big issue with the BMW (17 plate 2.0 litre turbo) is the run flat tyres, what an awful ride. Should I part with more loot to give it normal tyres (Pirelli Scorpion ATRs) or look out for a low mileage FL2 SD4 HSE? This would result in a drop of £5K for the week. After a run on a Motorway I have doubts about the steering assist too. I was fighting the steering to make those micro adjustments to keep the car balanced, needless to say the Beemer sales man dint know what I was on about. The wife likes it though!
Cheers,
Iain.

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Tigger



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I’ve run BMW MINI’s with runflats and while they are not quite the work of the devil, changing to conventional tyres is highly unlikely to transform the ride; you’ll likely notice only a bit of difference.

Unless the car has been supplied with drug dealer wheels, which are easy to get rid of, this will just be one of the differences between a softly sprung, genuinely off road, car and a tall “sport” road car. You might get used to it in time.

Before you commit to losing £5,000, what drew you to the X3 in the first place? Are they still reasons enough to get used to the harsh ride? If not, the £5,000 “loss” is acedemic and is no reason to suffer with a car that you don’t like.

The best facility that “steering assist” can have is an “off” setting! I’ve found it in the default settings in the Full Fat; is there one on the X3?

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ronp



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Re: Left Freelander ownership and bought a BMW X3...

Do we really care .... I certainly don't! Confused

Reckon any opinions both good or bad of the FL2 defector's vehicles should be posted on the appropriate websites.

But maybe I'm just caught in a rare 'grumpy moment' Neutral FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

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Yorky Bob



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Rolling with laughter FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Post #356181 4th Sep 2018 7:55 pm
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Tigger



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Think of it another way, it’s a post from someone that’s considering coming back Thumbs Up

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