Can I say hello just joined your forum.. 1st October 12... bought my freelander 2 GS on 09 plate traded in old faithfull defender ( had it ten years ) really hard to let go of the old girl a brilliant work horse unrivaled 4x4.. but decided needed something that didnt leak and freeze my ***** off this winter. Going a bit soft in old age.. Don't do the heavy off road stuff or towing any more.. wanted something with bad weather ablity cause I live in rural area and the new fl2 landy seems to tick all the right boxes. So the tool box, heavy duty tow rope, shovel and all the other paraphanailia that I've been lugging round for years has been dumped in the garage. The GS is really comfortable and handles superbly on the road. light years above the defender.. ( Not quite sure how all the fancy dials work yet, ) Looking forward to keeping up to date on your forum.. lucan400 lucan400

Welcome Lucan and your Land Rover heritage. Get used to it starting every time and stopping when you want

I never owned a Defender but I do remember when air con was opening those flaps on the bulkhead of my Series 3  A Land Rover owner since 1988

From a 1974 series III to a 12MY XS FL2 with help of a 1995 D1, 1996 D1, 2005 D3, 2007 D3 and a 2009 FL2.

Hello & welcome.
I am fairly new to the forum (and the brand) but all the queries I have had have been answered quickly by other members of this excellent forum. I am sure you will find the threads helpful, and the opinions valid.  _________________
Gone - 2010 Rimini XS

Welcome Sir!
Firstly, Defenders don't leak anything, they just mark their territory
I'd love a Defender, but i wouldn't part with my FL2 to get one.
I'm rural too, very, and had to change my tyres for the winter. 4x4 it is, plenty of grip on the flat and uphill, but downhill 2 tons takes some stopping in snow, even worse on ice. So i've two sets of wheels and tyres.

As you're a new owner, plenty of advice on this forum, don't be afraid to ask.
Glad you're enjoying your new toy; Defender and FL2 are chalk and cheese, wish i could own both  Another member of the failed FL2 clutch/DMF club, twice.

Welcome  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Thank for the welcome replys I'm gonna enjoy your company  lucan400

lucan400,
Welcome aboard and enjoy your refined yet very capable new vehicle.
May we call you Lord for short? Yes, I saw through the cunning disguise immediately. Sssh - we won't tell anybody you are keeping a low profile in rural England. - 2007(57) XS Auto, Rimini Red, Alpaca Leather.
- GCS Hawke - Sports, BRG, Vulcan 2.1 inj'. My toy - built it myself in 2001.

Hi
freedieselauto.

So you sussed me out, slipped back into the old country a few years back when we lost control of our borders ( along with everything else that we brits valued.) By the the way for the record I did'nt whack the Nanny..  lucan400