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LandRoverSteve



Member Since: 02 May 2019
Location: Berkshire
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Lux Auto Barolo Black
Mileage vs Age

Hi All

I'm new to the site but I've been lurking a little while.

Considering buying a FL2 but I've only got about £6-£7,000 to spend at max.

I live in a rural area and have to use my own car regularly for work so I need something a bit capable on Berkshire's finest country roads.

Most recent advice I've had is to buy as new as I can, and not to worry about the mileage so long as it's had minimal (1-2) owners and a decent service history... is that the general consensus on here?

I'm not fussy about spec, just curious where you'd spend your money? I've seen low mileage 2007 models in my budget but a few 2013s with 130-150k


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bxzx16v



Member Since: 11 Jul 2013
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England 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Auto Barolo Black

We bought my wifes Fl2 which is an 07 in 2013 at 6 years old and 109k , it had just had a new rear diff fitted . In the 6 years we've had it other than wear and tear items and consumables it has been one of if not the most reliable vehicle we've had . A 1 or 2 owner Fl2 with a good service history should serve you well . The wifes that attached to hers she's very reluctant to change it , even for one of the last Fl2's .

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

Post #371319 2nd May 2019 7:40 pm
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LandRoverSteve



Member Since: 02 May 2019
Location: Berkshire
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Lux Auto Barolo Black

That's encouraging.

2010 was the change over year to the TD4e am I right?

There's a good few those about for around £6,000 with circa 100,000 miles. So a 1 owner FSH one of those should do me well for a few years you reckon?

Post #371328 2nd May 2019 8:32 pm
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bxzx16v



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England 2012 Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Auto Barolo Black

Remember they are due a big service at 10 years which can prove costly unless the owner has spread the work over the last year or so . Remember also they come fitted with a Dpf from 2010 on , I would buy on condition and history and wouldn't let mileage be a deal breaker . Good luck in your search .

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

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SouthamFL2



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Baltic Blue

bxzx16v wrote:
Remember they are due a big service at 10 years


Big service now reduced to 7 years. I wonder why?? Crap inferior parts likely to fail before 10'years, or helping to/assisting propping up the dealer network? You decide....

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Worms



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Scotland 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

LandRoverSteve wrote:
That's encouraging.

2010 was the change over year to the TD4e am I right?

There's a good few those about for around £6,000 with circa 100,000 miles. So a 1 owner FSH one of those should do me well for a few years you reckon?


The TD4e was from Model Year 2010, so you can get this on a 59 plate. I got mine (59 plate) 18 months ago in your price bracket, with 79,000 on the clock. I’ve had 35,000 essentially trouble-free miles with it since. Things are probably simpler with a pre-DPF model, but at some point we will be banned from an increasing number of locations with it 2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

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LandRoverSteve



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Location: Berkshire
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Lux Auto Barolo Black

Thanks for all the above, I'm still looking for the right one...

Now I'm torn between auto and manual so, considering I'm probably going to end up in something with say 120/130k on the clock.

What's the better gearbox?

Post #371781 9th May 2019 8:19 pm
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Tigger



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The auto, especially if you are planning on towing and / off roading Thumbs Up

I’ve owned two manuals and one auto. I fought off owning a manual for many years and then was forced into one and found that it suits the car so much more than the manual ever did!

The auto gives you access to the higher powered diesels, it avoids the fragile clutch (which can start to burn very easily when manoeuvring a trailer off road) and the creep facility helps to make up for the lack of low range.

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Boxbrownie



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Auto, no doubt Thumbs Up Regards

David

Lovely i6 has now gone, but not me......

Please let me know if anything in my post offends you, as I may wish to offend you again......

Post #371804 10th May 2019 9:54 am
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LandRoverSteve



Member Since: 02 May 2019
Location: Berkshire
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Lux Auto Barolo Black

Is anyone thinking of selling based in Berkshire?

I'm looking at a 2011 HSE auto with 130,000 miles, FSH and 2 previous owners in Slough on for £7.5k
But being a HSE, I think it's on 18" wheels (I'd prefer 17s so I can get AT tyres)

I'm in no rush to buy really so if a members car comes up that would be preferable

Post #371831 10th May 2019 4:55 pm
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ggb



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Santorini Black

Wouldn’t let the wheels put me off a good HSE. There’s loads of 16’s and 17’s on EBay and gumtree, maybe needing a refurb. Then there’s always someone looking for the bigger wheels. Should break even minus new tyres of course or even make a small profit.

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OLOSTEVE



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Firenze Red

LandRoverSteve wrote:
Thanks for all the above, I'm still looking for the right one...

Now I'm torn between auto and manual so, considering I'm probably going to end up in something with say 120/130k on the clock.

What's the better gearbox?


Would you buy a "Twin Tub Washing Machine"? My son has 2007 160,000 miles box still smooth, changed fluid @ 130, 000.

Post #372639 26th May 2019 4:36 pm
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RobLR



Member Since: 30 Apr 2019
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Like with most cars, how well it's been looked after is the major factor. Look for one that has a lot of service history and has been serviced at a land rover garage.

There are differences with the later models, earlier problems had been fixed. I can't remember exactly what they are, other more knowledgeable members will tell you.

This isn't a car to run on a budget, the running costs surprise some.

Also, I don't think it's that fun to drive on country roads, there's a lot of body roll in the corners.

If you're going to use it for what it's designed for - light off roading, towing etc then go for it. Otherwise I'd recommend something Japanese that's cheaper to run and is nicer to drive on twisty roads.

Post #372708 28th May 2019 2:48 pm
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