I am new to this site and the world of landrover, getting out of my german rep mobile into a freelander. I work as a grain buyer and 97% of my world is on tarmac but want to be able to get to stores on farm (and since realising i want one, weekend green laning !!). tried the Freelander and fell in love within 3/4 miles. I couldnt think of a reason not to own one. However, I am undecided whether I should pick a 07 hse 30k miles or newer gs for the same money? I like my toys so its kind of obvious but before making decision would like some thoughts. Also, finance, itll be around 18-20k by the looks of it, main dealership seems a little expensive?. Been to Hunters kins lynn, Thanks Andy

Like you say mate, the car is the same, just the toys that make the experience different. Buying new, though, you get all the warranty advantages etc. I don't think anyone could really advise you, after all it's your decision as to the spec you fancy. Any freelander is a bloody good car. We Don't Care About Pot Holes !!

new gs every time,warranty,only knowing is only been driven buy you,the spec on a gs is very good,and has all the toy you really need or use  Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

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Ditto

Warranty is what you need. Specs have improved over the years slightly now as well - new GS has some of the toys HSE had 3 years ago anyway and you get benefit of them ironing out problems (Hopefully) in a new car.

DR There's always a way forward!

2008 Freelander Td4 GS - Stornoway Grey - Now Gone - Sob
2011 Freelander Td4 GS 150 - Rimini Red - in its place - Better x far x 4!!

DITTO

New GS (with some extras if you need them) is in every way as good as a HSE.  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

I'm in the other camp having just bought a Landrover Approved Used <3 yr old SE with options... I guess it depends on what you want, if you don't care much for leather, arm rests, sun roofs and sat navs then I would say the new GS - although I'm interested where you can get a new GS for the same money as a 3 yr old HSE... I think your probably closer to a nearly new XS - at least then you will still get at least 2years warrantee with the option to extend also you wont take such a big hit on depreciation as this usually happens the minute you drive it out of the showroom! Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

I'm pretty sure he means a newer/younger GS and not brand new. If you buy approved you get warranty anyway so I would have no problem choosing the HSE. Phil

your £20k might get you very close to a brand new 'S' MY2011 model, with the Terrain Responce system now included it makes it a even greater entry level at £21695  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Got to be a HSE - auto
mines a couple of years old, as good as the day I bought it
brings a smile to my face every time I drive it.
Whats not to like apart from the fuel consumption?
Sat Nav is clear enough to read without glasses, music system is better than the one in the house, heated leather seat is comfy enough that I can nip to Southampton and still manage a days work, and when she nicks the car and moves the seat - one touch of a button and it,s back. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

I was in exactly the same situation as yourself.

I went for a 3 year old HSE with all the toys.

With regard to warranty, you get 12 months LR approved, so it is piece of mind (provided you buy from a main dealer)

Apart from issues with the dealer I bought mine from, I'm glad I made the decision I did.
I just could not bring myself to accept the initial hit on depreciation with a new car.

Cheers,

Andy BMW 335i Coupe

I'd go HSE every time, according to my dealer the HSE is the model most people want and has the best residuals. (Their words, not mine).

I wouldnt worry about the warranty to be honest, my warranty ran out a year ago and I have only had two relatively low cost faults, a boot switch (£17) and a key failure (£105ish with LR contribution). Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

I just bought a 3yr old HSE, I was on here asking same questions 12 months ago.
At the end of the day its your decision, I'm really happy with mine, feels like new anyway.
Bought from LR dealer £20K with 20k miles
 FL2 07 HSE Zermatt Silver

I have to say, now mine has just had it's major 4 year/60k service, and a tank full of Shell V Power Diesel with Millers aditive, it is driving like an absolute dream! Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

went for an 07 hse in the end, 18.5 k done 40k miles, love it !!!. Getting 28/29 mpg, on local, easy footed driving but when you floor it !!!! WOW !!!, she flies!!!.

Any thoughts on tunit box to increase power/mpg ?? I bet ther's a thread on here somewhere about it?. 2007 HSE, Auto, silver...gone but never forgotten.
2013 xs manual black

.. 2007 HSE, Auto, silver...gone but never forgotten.
2013 xs manual black

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