HI all, I've just signed on the dotted line for a stornoway grey '09 Freely 2 td4 HSE with 65K Km's. Warranty till September 2012. Aside from scheduled maintenance, its had:

58,094 kms: Turbo hose replaced
57,000 kms: Front brake pads replaced
54,000 kms: Throttle body replaced
46,700 kms: new steering rack
44,000 kms: rear pads
30,780 kms: reconfigure transmission and diff control module

After a diagnostic check, the main dealer has agreed to replace the following under warranty:

• Rocker cover gasket leaking - replace gasket
• Front lower arm bushes cracked both sides - replace both front lower arms
• EGR faulty - replace
• Driver's door central lock going to give out soon - relplace/repair unit

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Long test drive reveals all running smoothly. Maybe a slight whine from the diff, but could be my imagination. So what do you think guys? Am I crazy for taking this car, or is this just par for the course? Desperately wanted a Freelander 2, and inMalaysia, this is the only used unit available....

Thanks in advance - and what a great resource this forum is by the way!

Any gut feel on this one? Does it look like I should just wait for another one?

Thanks again folks!

If it's the right money sounds ok.

does sound that it may be a lemon and/or had a really hard life ?

how many owners has it had ?

Iain

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I think it has to be put in context. There are very few s/h FL2s available in Malaysia, so there is little choice; Malay roads are likely to be varied with plenty of rural/rough/offroad journeys, so a "rough" life may be inevitable (Awas! Jalan Perhanan Perhanan ); At least there appears to be a FSH, with records of previous repairs/replacements; main negative for me is the short warranty - Sept 2012. Not taking much of a risk are they? Or does this reflect normal warranties in South East Asia? Only you will know local conditions. If the price seems right and the dealer has a good reputation you may have found a good one! Have you tried Singapore? 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Apache and Iain, the "right money" has to be put into local context - here there is a 300% import tariff on anything produced outside South East Asia. Its going for just above book value, but in sterling that's about 36,000! It's been well kept and from what I can see has had a pampered life. Never off-road, and not a scratch anywhere. Interior as new bar a few scuffs on along the pen-holder. No scratches on side of the driver's leather seat either. Fitted with roof rails and black tube steps (which I'd rather not have). No rattles except the occasional clunk from the rear luggage cover. Only one owner. Dunroof, so you think its not too bad a service list . dunkley 201 - Terimakasih kawan! Your Malay betrays some time spent in these parts,maybe? The warranty is part of the original 3-year landrover warranty. Used car dealers typically give a 1 month warranty here (what a joke!). Actually the roads around Kuala Lumpur are very good, mostly smooth expressways, and I doubt this car has been too far into the country side. Importing a car from Singapore is un-do-able since you need to be a top crony to get an import permit. And if I wait, it could be six months before I see another. Sounds like I'm making a strong case for myself!

I guess I'm looking for a little reassuring encouragement - and it sounds like you all think it isn't too bad. I think I'm going to go for it. Thanks guys - fingers crossed!

Widgy - Anda dialu-alukan! I hope you enjoy it! (Singapore 1967-70) 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

good luck Widgy, if the dealer sorts out the bits and pieces for you I'm sure you will enjoy your FL2.

Iain

Ian, thanks for the boost! dunkley201 - that's ages ago - most would not have remembered a word of Malay, let alone "dialu-alukan" - Impressive I was in Singapore 76-80. If you haven't been back all these years you wouldn't recognise it now!
BTW Been trying to figure out how to post a picture of the car....still looking for info on that..[/code]