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http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars...r-pictured  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Dealer has now offered a measly £31000 p/x after they damaged my 2 1/2 year old RRS with 22k on the clock that was immaculate - £58000 to buy a new one with same spec or £47000 for a 12 month old Vogue

Most expensive service I have ever had  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

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muddywheels wrote:

Dealer has now offered a measly £31000 p/x after they damaged my 2 1/2 year old RRS with 22k on the clock that was immaculate - £58000 to buy a new one with same spec or £47000 for a 12 month old Vogue

Most expensive service I have ever had

Captain Worm wrote:

Newer car, warranty and the knowledge that your new car hasn't fallen off a ramp!!

How can you be 100% certain of this????

I was once parked at my local T0Y0T4 dealership, just about to drive away, when i witnessed a car being reversed off a transporter - he did this with great proficiency - but then he drove forward turned and took the front passenger wing nearly completely off - dented - scraped - and generally not in from the factory *new* condition - jumped out 'swore a lot' jumped in and drove it straight into the body shop area - and that was the last I saw of it

I bet 100% the new 'owner' wasn't told they had done a pre-delivery repair to the 'brand new' vehicle....  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

Captain Worm wrote:

Sounds a reasonable offer - you are talking way over 50% residual at three years let alone 2.5yrs...

I hope your not an accountant  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

simont wrote:

Captain Worm wrote:

Newer car, warranty and the knowledge that your new car hasn't fallen off a ramp!!

How can you be 100% certain of this????

True! That said Landrover back in the 80s most cars had some kind of repair off the line befor going on the transporter

Where do you draw the line?? Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

What of my man maths CG?  Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

Captain Worm wrote:

Where do you draw the line??

At a chrome arse peice 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

Captain Worm wrote:

Sounds a reasonable offer.....

Quick scan of Autotrader £36475 to £39995 for 59 plates like mine - dealers must love you if you would accept this offer

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/search/used/ca...rt/default

Oh and CG - we don't often agree but with you on the chrome arse piece - so ford/vauxhall  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Holy Cr p - people pay that much for a three yr old RRS?

That said the one in the advert is only a smidge over 2yrs old and has less mileage..

Lots of V8s for that kind of money!!

31K maybe a bit cheeky - but then it is damaged


In all seriousness, I dont envy you, this sounds like a horrible situation. If the dealer is offering to buy your car back then if not more part x I would want a very good deal on a new or nearly new car... Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

Thanks to everyone for the replies

Looks as though I am not going to get a good deal to change so I will have to wait a bit longer for a Full Fat - the revised model next year is looking really tempting

Dealer offering to repair, give 2 years extended LR Approved Warranty and no charge for the service last week that brought me to this point

Thinking my best option is to keep RRS for a bit longer and try to sell privately - maybe this winter or next and try and get a nearly new Westminster or wait for the new RRS/RR models to filter through  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

2yrs warranty is a bonus  Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

I had always planned to own this RRS for 5 years - the extended warranty makes it easier to swallow after what happened last week

As you can see from my sig I have been changing frequently but this time I thought spend a bit more, get a better car, keep it longer and it would work out same money - how wrong can you be  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

I struggle to keep cars much longer than 2yrs. I always go with the intent that I shall keep it longer but I always get an itch.

Up to now the Freelander is promising to beat the 2yr itch, although I am already starting to think about other cars

I dont know what it is but there is always a niggling reason or man maths that I end up justifying a changing.

My last car ended up with a SMART repair following some pore parking and this gave me good enough reason to shift it - that and the fact I could not get all three kids in the back .

I do keep trying to tell myself that there is nothing wrong with the car I have and if it is not costing me money then it should be a keeper. I guess the thing is are you happy with the RRS and does it make you smile when you drive it?

I bet if like me, despite your decision to keep the RRS, you will accept the warranty, keep the car for 6months and then start looking  Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints