Hi All,

I am looking to get myself a FL2 and am very nervous about it!

My budget is not massive max 12k

I have a very respected contact within the motor trade who buys at auction for main dealers. He has been keeping an eye out but just wondered what you think to getting an 08 plate GS FLRSH with 108k miles, oh also has added full leather? looks very nice but i am put of by the miles!

Also should i stear clear of one with a tow bar or are these machines pretty tough enough that it shouldnt matter?

When do the cambelts need doing and what does that cost?
What other things should i look out for when looking at such a higher mileage car?

Thanks

There are a few Posts about high mileage, this is one I started.
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic9185.html

Tow bar wouldn't put me off as long as it shows no signs of abuse, it tow capacity is two tonnes so along as it hasn't been used for pulling plant around all day it should be fine, it it was owner by a private user the chances are it has been used to take a garden trailer to the tip, it it has twin electrics possibly a caravan but then it wouldn't be towing it for much pore than 10% of it's life, having a tow bar may have been just for a bike carrier
Cam belts need doing around 140k from memory

Just make sure all the electrics work as they should.

You don't say if it is manual or auto but the clutches can be suspect

I know of a couple of FL2 around 110/120k going strong with no problems at all

AD210358 is right - according to LR schedule the big service due at 150k with new belts + new transmission & diff oils - no idea on costs but a quick call to a dealer and an indie on Monday will give you the price range.

Hard to tell with towbars - for instance, mine has one but has only ever carried two pushbikes on a rack - others will have done much more (most likely a caravan?) but its unlikely to have done any damage to an auto but may have added wear to a manual's clutch.

Avoid towbar on a manuals are the clutches are a bit weak so towing will possibly finish them off, also reverse is high geared so clutch WILL have been slipped to reverse a caravan.

Also towing will place extra strain on the rear suspension.

yes it may have just held a bike rack, thats your risk , At work
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Towing a caravan won't hurt the suspension, a Freelander can take 150kgs on the hitch, an al-ko hitch on a van can take up to 100kgs, so a van on the hitch or a couple of small adults in the back, same difference.

vanner speaks with forked tounge, of course a van will put side forces on a suspension when cornering/reversing etc. a car that has done mucho towing will show extra suspension wear At work
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energy cannot be destroyed only transfered...from your van to your suspension At work
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Towing a van a couple of thousand mile a year wil cause minimal wear if any