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gasman



Member Since: 02 May 2013
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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver
First Freelander 2 off the production line.

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 Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.
Post #424377 19th Aug 2022 12:45 pm
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GJH0702



Member Since: 04 Sep 2011
Location: Southport
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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Sumatra Black

Wish they still made albeit an updated version 2011 XS,Sumatra Black, GONE MARCH 2014- RR Evoque Prestige 5 door ,MY 2014,Loire Blue, Silver Roof, Panoramic roof.
MY 2016 Disco Sport HSE Auto Scotia Grey,REJECTED
Mercedes E220D AMG line with air suspension(Gone)
DS 200 SE Dynamic my 21 (Gone)
DS 200 SE Dynamic my 22 (Gone)
Audi Q5 40TDI S line
Post #424382 19th Aug 2022 1:32 pm
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I Like Chips



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Location: Ascott Under Wychwood
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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

Well worth a visit been there a few times.
Post #424383 19th Aug 2022 1:41 pm
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gasman



Member Since: 02 May 2013
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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

I also wish they still made them, just like that.
There is nothing that JLR make now that I would like to own. Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.
Post #424389 19th Aug 2022 3:38 pm
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OLOSTEVE



Member Since: 18 Dec 2016
Location: Swanton Abbott, Norfolk NR10 5DU
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Firenze Red

JLR missed the market by not just updating the freelander and kept it as their budget buy.
Post #424423 19th Aug 2022 10:27 pm
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Jack frost



Member Since: 21 Dec 2011
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Well said that man Thumbs Up
Post #424440 20th Aug 2022 9:31 am
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Lakelander



Member Since: 07 Nov 2019
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Orkney Grey

They do still make it - it's called the Discovery Sport ! FL2 SD4 XS 2013 Orkney Grey
Post #424445 20th Aug 2022 10:49 am
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ReggiePerrin



Member Since: 13 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Firenze Red

Lakelander wrote:
They do still make it - it's called the Discovery Sport !


More 'Evoque' than FL2. The DS has certainly grown on me since it was launched but whether or not it will be a replacement for my hugely under-utilised low mileage and exceedingly good condition 63 plate FL2… ?
Post #424447 20th Aug 2022 2:16 pm
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Andy131



Member Since: 10 Dec 2009
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Mmmm
I am allowed to be biased as I am on my second DS.
Is it a true replacement for the FL2, not really, the driving position is more car like, feels less elevated.
It can still swallow huge loads, and tows a caravan with ease. Just as good if not better off-road (mines active driveline Very Happy ), but the price of underbody protection is ridiculous.

Crash tested the FL2, hit in the rear by an Almeria doing 70mph, and still drove her home. Crash testing on the DS has been limited to completely destroying a Citroen C1 that drove into the side, again DS was usable afterwards. Both a good place to be when things go badly wrong.

Reliabilty,, the FL2 had issues up to the 20/30k mark, then bomb proof up to 150k, needed attention after that, but still always got me home. The first DS had issues for the first 6 months (20K?) and then was solid for the next 40+K. The second DS has had stupid stuff in the first 10k, water pump at 40k and seems to be settling down now (53k) neither DS has failed to get me home.

Don't get me started on Evokes, dreadful dreadful car, poor ergonomics, poor towing ability, lousy for stuffing things in, nasty place to be. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner
Post #424448 20th Aug 2022 2:33 pm
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Sidthecat



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Whoever thought of painting the first car that awful colour?
Post #424453 20th Aug 2022 4:47 pm
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Andy131



Member Since: 10 Dec 2009
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I had a G4 in Tangiers Orange for a long time, fell in love with her at first sight - the Mrs was less enamored.
Then again the Mrs chose me Shocked Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner
Post #424455 20th Aug 2022 5:19 pm
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richardk



Member Since: 11 Jan 2009
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Aintree Green

gasman wrote:
I also wish they still made them, just like that.
There is nothing that JLR make now that I would like to own.


You're so right. I've had a DS and got shot of it within a year. Apparently the latest model DS is better. I have test driven one and seems OK but is bigger than I need. Also bloomin' expensive.

There was supposed to be a smaller DS (more FL2 size) but that got canned.
Post #424457 20th Aug 2022 6:37 pm
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I Like Chips



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United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover/f...freelander
Post #424467 20th Aug 2022 9:02 pm
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Arctic



Member Since: 24 Aug 2016
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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Hi have a Tambora flame 57 do we know how many in this colour came off the line? please.

1

2
Post #424493 22nd Aug 2022 11:37 am
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gasman



Member Since: 02 May 2013
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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

I have no idea, but I do like the colour of your wheels. Makes it stand out from the crowd. Thumbs Up Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.
Post #424494 22nd Aug 2022 2:16 pm
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