i just feel it getting it to replace my current vehicle, im hoping to have it for a long time,

i dont change vehicles had current one over 14 yrs, my local garage reckons i should just keep on the road, its never over heated, towed for the first 100k miles daily, just i cant expect it to live for ever, still on original clutch. does have sentimental value though

im after one thats been loved not just had the basics done, and to keep it moted as heard landrovers can be costly

well im afraid if i did any work the vehicle would Not see the light of day again, doubt hubbie would let is, hes as useless as me when it comes to mechanics.

eventually got a quote from dealer which i knew would be eye watering he said £1250 for 10 yr service including belts, i think that was inc vat, took ages to get a quote.

he said they dont change haldex as not needed but if wanted it done be an extra £100 as told fluid expensive

he then said then any other things they find wrong

Although the FL2 is a dream to drive and very capable on and off road, I am also sure that it is not cheap to run.

The official spare parts and servicing are based on a vehicle that would now cost between £30k - £40k.

On the plus side the FL2 seems well built, for example the exhaust system is stainless steel.

EGRs, DPFs, etc and lots of computer modules are just common items today and should not put you off buying a newer FL2.

You need to look at the FL2s that you are interested in because quite a lot of them have extra kit installed when new which is not always shown on the for-sale notices. I was surprised by how many FL2s were specc'ed up to the trim level above or beyond. I think the Auto gearbox makes the car.

Good Luck in your searches, I am sure if you buy one you will grow to love it, --- I did. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 82k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

I must start to understand rapping.  FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

An independent mechanic will do the 10 year service for considerably less than the £1200 quoted.
I came to freelander ownership after 11 happy years with a 2004 Landrover discovery. I did a lot of research on what was best to replace it with- including lots of reading of this forum! The freelander s reputation for ruggedness and reliability helped make the decision for me. It is quoted in many reviews as being landrovers most reliable product. I'm 5 months into ownership of mine and really enjoying it. Lack of boot space is my one criticism although hardly ever need it filled to capacity. The auto tows superbly.
I think you'd enjoy ownership  Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

Oh yer, boot space is pants, especially as mine has the spare wheel stood upright in it. boot not my pants  Common sense isn't very common.
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2007 Land Rover Freelander2 I6 hse Auto

i was wanting worse scenario for service wouldnt use a main dealer for service unless i had under warranty

Defo after one without a DPF, the track i go along is 3 miles long and its rare to go over 5-10mph if its not sheep, cows in middle its the dreaded pot holes. takes a good 20 minutes on a good day to get to public road.

Friends who had a newer l200 got rid of his now got a totally different type of vehicle and a petrol

What is a fair price, prices seem all over the place, not really bothered on colour as know i wont be able to be choosey

if you can be bothered to drive to Sheffield, there is a garage there got about 15 Freelander's all about 07 - 09 reg, if he was further up north I would definitely have a look at his stock to kick his tyres

various spec levels, you could pick and choose what you like !

https://www.cloverleafcars.co.uk/used-cars...eType=cars 2017 SEAT Ateca 4drive 2.0 xcellence (May 2022 -
2007 HSE with HST bodykit in Zermatt Silver 169,700 miles (dec 2016 - May 2022 )
2007 Honda Civic Type S GT (2012-2017)
2002 Mini Cooper S (2008-2012)
1992 Honda Legend 3.2i (2003-2008)
1990 Honda Concerto (1999-2003)
1985 Honda Accord (1997-1999)
1983 Honda Accord (1993-1997)
1983 Mini Mayfair (1988-1993)
1974 Mini 1000 (1979-1986)

I just have a pet hate for dealers , looking for a private buy as these dealers the warranty will be void once ive drove off.

just need to source a vehicle privately that aint have too high of a asking price.

On gumtree when looking tells you number of previous owners one had 10

I got my previous Fl2 from Cloverleaf , he always has a good selection and will take a good bid on one too.

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 (Now gone)
2014 Ford Bmax 1.0 ecoboost ( Gone but what next )
2014 Ford Focus 2.0tdci Zetec S (Gone,but what a car)
2020 Ford Fiesta ActiveX 1.0 Ecoboost
2024 Skoda Kodiaq 1.5 Tsi SEL

Thing is i probably be paying a tad more for his after the negotiations have taken place, , the warranty even if it was better than others, i couldnt see me wanting to take vehicle back all the way to sheffield, as i spend half my time up in peebles, which makes it further away again.

Lucikly im not in a desperate hurry for one, like yesterday but i suppose prices will rise as once winter is on the horizon