Towbar and electrics were fitted when I got it 2 years ago by supplying dealer so don't think it is related but hopefully next owner will check that

Started retention process for my number and looking to return car now whatever happens  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!

LRCS have just informed me dealer principal is finishing today and no longer dealing with my problems

They seem more interested in selling me a new car than my grievances

Dealership are collecting my sick/shoddy repaired sport tomorrow and leaving me a Demonstrator but nobody can tell me what is happening after that. Apparently they have been unable to sort the problems with their vogue so I cant have it back - this does not bode well

Been waiting over a week for details and photos of a 2011 vogue in group that may be suitable subject to figures but still received nothing  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!

muddywheels wrote:

Just sold a 5 year old trouble free FL1 with 32k on the clock and had 2 FL2 before RRS with no complaints but I can't tow my twin axle with a FL2 or I would go for them again

Whattowcar.com shows match 96% for FL2 with a cyclone, exceeds advised tow hitch weight and would be worried about reliability with such a strain on vehicle  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!

Problem with some of these towing match websites is that they do not always have full information in their databases. Which model of FL2 are they quoting? As I said my FL2 has a stated Mass in service on the V5C as 1987 Kg. I am guessing that your caravan will have a laden weight of around 1800 Kg.

I have just returned from a trip to the Netherlands towing 1800 Kg of boat (including trailer). The car really did not know that it was pulling anything, it was so effortless.

I have downsized from a D3 and have not regretted it. The SD4 has almost the same HP as my old D3 and is much livelier.

Even the Caravan Club concede that you can tow up to 100% of the kerb weight in the right circumstances. As I mentioned before a twin axle van is more stable than a single axle. Now: 2012 FL2 SD4 XS Orkney Grey
Previously: 2007 D3 TDV6 XS Tonga Green
Before that: 2003 FL1 TD4 "Kalahari" Black

Please warn me before you travel thru Yorkshire with that unstoppable barge always over size the tow car if you must tow, never try and push the safety boundries, you only live once At work
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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

chicken george wrote:

Please warn me before you travel thru Yorkshire with that unstoppable barge always over size the tow car if you must tow, never try and push the safety boundries, you only live once

No you only live twice ...

Pre- Towing

Post-Towing

 Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

Well dealer collected my pile of this morning and left me a 2012 RRS SDV6 HSE - only problem is its black with a chrome a e piece - my 2 pet hates


LRCS have offered £2k discount on a new LR or £1k on a used - cant say I am blown away by this

59 Plate RRS Grey HSE

£38k Dealer price - £32k p/x - £1k goodwill = £5000 cost to me just to get same age/spec I had before they damaged it  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!

oh sorry to hear its not going so well. I'm very surprised they didn't repair it 100% and make sure there were no issues before return! once again that's a very poor dealership.
as I mentioned before if we ever damaged a customers car at the garage we made sure it was 110% and got them to come and inspect to make sure they were entirely happy before we handed it over!
i must say with having had couple of weeks in Spain where there economy is struggling and they want business everyone appeared extremely attentive ! something that the UK appears to overlook when it comes to customer service !.
2k offer is insulting and that what L/R offered me off a brand-new one if i swapped my piece of junk in ! more miffed than ever after that.
Its sad that it really takes the edge of of owning a car !

BTW my FR2 auto tows my twin axle 8 mtr van a treat now that the car actually works, much better now the auto box finally selects 1st gear to pull away ! and doesn't go into reduced power mode everyday !
lets hope you can get a resolve

Name and shame the dealer I say, take it to Ripon next time, The guy I spoke to today regarding his watch has used Ripon for his last three cars despite it being 60 miles away from him. he says the difference is customer care is astounding.
Maybe because Ripon LR is a local family owned and run firm rather that a vast chain, yet are big enough to have all the services and back up required At work
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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

I was going to Ripon because I heard good things but they never responded to my enquiry so lost out - likely to be my next service dealer though

Stratstone Pickering are the dealer causing all my problems but soon to be Hatfields  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!

if you go to Ripon please try not to breakdown near my farm, we need the roads unblocked in the forthcoming busy harvest time At work
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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

CG - I might have the van on too

Look as though 12000+ views got there attention

http://www.rrsport.co.uk/forum/topic27651.html?highlight= 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 got offered 1.5k off a new freelander gs, so 2k off a RR is pathetic. I thought with the new model out soon they would be a little more generous with the discounts. Add that to all the hassle and inconvenience I would be looking for an unbelievably good offer. (Coming) 2016 RR Evoque td4 180 HSE Dynamc
(Going) 2013 TD4 GS Auto - Santorini Black with black leather. Cold Climate, UK Lighting & Armrest Packs. Privacy Glass. LR Rubber Mats. Full size spare.
60 000 miles averaging 35mpg

(Gone) 2010 TD4 Manual GS - Stornoway Grey. Sold at 3yrs old & 64k miles. Final average consumption 39.2mpg.

muddywheels wrote:

I was going to Ripon because I heard good things but they never responded to my enquiry so lost out - likely to be my next service dealer though

Stratstone Pickering are the dealer causing all my problems but soon to be Hatfields

If you can arrange the visit, Team Valley Land Rover offer great service, possibly unique in the LR service network!  Now: 2012 FL2 SD4 XS Orkney Grey
Previously: 2007 D3 TDV6 XS Tonga Green
Before that: 2003 FL1 TD4 "Kalahari" Black