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GWB1967

Member Since: 21 Nov 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 13

2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Lemonwatch.....

A few weeks ago I asked the forum's advice on a MY2007 i6 HSE that I was considering and was generally advised to start running and not stop until I reached a main stealer's forecourt.

I have, of course, taken all your thoughtful and incite full comments on board and then bought the damn thing anyway! My decision came down to a number of factors:

1) I love the car - the looks, the way it drives, the colour (Stornoway), the spec, all the clever little bits and pieces
2) the price, I got a damn good price for a 42k, FSH motor of this spec so I can afford a good (main dealer labour, approved parts, w&t inclusive) after market warranty
3) the main issue with the car, non functioning instrument binnacle has been sorted by a main dealer (Hunters Guildford) by replacing the whole unit
4) the dealer is very local - I know where he lives! - and realises that I know my way round the sales of goods act
5) I am a contrary old git who likes to swim against the tide and sees the petrol duty I will be paying as my own personal boost to the economy

Anyway, it now sits on the drive and I will keep you up to date with the plethora of problems, issues, challenges and stops at petrol stations that I am bound to have. I have a day trip from Surrey to Liverpool planned for Friday so that should fill me in on a few pointers to what owning a "lemon" FL2 really means!

11th Dec 2011 9:41 am

chicken george

Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: N. Yorks
Posts: 13289

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

It wont breakdown in Liverpool as it will be mostly sat on bricks At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

11th Dec 2011 9:44 am

Bill Turner

Member Since: 08 Jul 2008
Location: Birkenhead
Posts: 977

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Santorini Black

chicken george wrote:
It wont breakdown in Liverpool as it will be mostly sat on bricks

If you keep going on about Liverpool those guys who you met outside your pub may have to pay a return visit. :lol:

Bill T. Life Honorary Member of Wallasey Motor Club.
Licenced MSA Radio Operator for 35+ years.
Rallying is the only sport.

11th Dec 2011 10:41 am

chicken george

Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: N. Yorks
Posts: 13289

Mrs G is scouser , alriggght At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

11th Dec 2011 10:49 am

Bill Turner

Member Since: 08 Jul 2008
Location: Birkenhead
Posts: 977

chicken george wrote:
Mrs G is scouser , alriggght

I will cancel "the boys" then.

Bill T. Life Honorary Member of Wallasey Motor Club.
Licenced MSA Radio Operator for 35+ years.
Rallying is the only sport.

11th Dec 2011 10:51 am

MANUFAN

Member Since: 10 Dec 2011
Location: Manchester
Posts: 357

2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Sumatra Black

I love Liverpool, I go back every year to visit my alloy wheels

11th Dec 2011 10:51 am

tenet

Member Since: 23 Jul 2009
Location: cotswolds
Posts: 1081

2015 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey

MANUFAN wrote:
I love Liverpool, I go back every year to visit my alloy wheels

Could this statement be described as an Oxymoron considering Manufan's location.

MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings

11th Dec 2011 1:57 pm

ad210358

Member Since: 12 Oct 2008
Location: Here and There
Posts: 7464

chicken george wrote:
Mrs G is scouser , alriggght

Errrrrm

Errrrrrm

11th Dec 2011 2:21 pm

simont

Member Since: 15 Feb 2011
Location: Sunderland/Newcastle
Posts: 1809

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Tonga Green

make sure you get your fuel from a station with a loyalty card 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

11th Dec 2011 3:25 pm

GWB1967

Member Since: 21 Nov 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 13

simont wrote:
make sure you get your fuel from a station with a loyalty card

There is one thing better than a loyalty card, a company fuel card....

Problem one has occurred, can't pair my iPhone 3GS with the hand free....

11th Dec 2011 10:57 pm

pb1008

Member Since: 24 Oct 2011
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 101

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Lago Grey

I paired my wife's 3GS with no problem, so not sure why you can't.
Is there a free slot available?

11th Dec 2011 11:27 pm

RegG

Member Since: 06 Oct 2011
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 199

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Biscay Blue

GWB1967 wrote:
simont wrote:
make sure you get your fuel from a station with a loyalty card

Problem one has occurred, can't pair my iPhone 3GS with the hand free....

Could it be a problem with the software on the car? Was the iPhone 3GS out when the car was built?? Just a thought..... 2010 HSE TD4 auto, Biscay Blue, Almond Leather, facelift front and rear, detachable towbar, front & rear mudflaps, bib spoilers, clear high level brake light, smooth rear wiper, colour coded door handles.

Previous Land Rovers:
2007 Freelander 2 HSE i6 in Stornoway Grey
1991 Discovery 200tdi 3 door in blue

12th Dec 2011 9:55 am

simont

Member Since: 15 Feb 2011
Location: Sunderland/Newcastle
Posts: 1809

Perhaps the iPhone 3GS will only pair with a vehicle with a diesel engine 2002 Honda VFR800
2002 Toyota Celica 140 Silver (mid life crisis - again!)
2007 FL2 GS Manual Army Reconnaissance Green + freel2.com sticker
2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
1996 Nissan Primera 1.6 - Gone
1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

12th Dec 2011 10:07 am

GWB1967

Member Since: 21 Nov 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 13

simont wrote:
Perhaps the iPhone 3GS will only pair with a vehicle with a diesel engine

Tried again, problem solved. Apparently it connects faster and has less background noise than with a diseasel as well!

12th Dec 2011 5:18 pm

GWB1967

Member Since: 21 Nov 2011
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 13

Potential problem number 2....

The second sweet smell of citrus has appeared - damn intermittent fob takes multiple presses / angles to open and close. I have read the posts and suspect a dying rechargeable battery but I have only done very short runs so it might not have had a chance to recharge properly.

Anyone got an idea of how long a full charge should take? Is it any more than the ten minute sprints I have had to the gym / office so far?

12th Dec 2011 5:23 pm

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