my first LR2 will be arriving in just over a weeks time but am a little concerned with the number of posts regarding faults, im sure the LR2 is a reliable vehicle but it seems that owners are more likely to post problems and faults etc rather than praise their vehicles.

Please reassure me that the LR2 is an exceptional 4x4 and that the faults and problems are very few and far between, i'm crossing the days off my calender until the Rimini Red HSE arrives.

My current BMW wouldnt start after just 1 week of having it from new and it spent a week at the dealership being fixed - I hope the British are not copying the Germans!

shilen wrote:

my first LR2 will be arriving in just over a weeks time but am a little concerned with the number of posts regarding faults, im sure the LR2 is a reliable vehicle but it seems that owners are more likely to post problems and faults etc rather than praise their vehicles.

Please reassure me that the LR2 is an exceptional 4x4 and that the faults and problems are very few and far between, i'm crossing the days off my calender until the Rimini Red HSE arrives.

My current BMW wouldnt start after just 1 week of having it from new and it spent a week at the dealership being fixed - I hope the British are not copying the Germans!

Hi Shilen, had our fl2 now six months without the slightist hitch (touch wood), wish i could say the same for some of my other cars, especialy the so called bullet proof VW brand which must have the most useless after sales possible, they listen less than the speaking clock! Had a face lift fl1 that only evey needed a new battery. Lets hope TATA dont ship production out to India; on second thoughts most of them seem to be here already.
We soon wont have anything BRITISH left to buy. Hope you enjoy your fl2 as much as we do. ps go for the auto its great and makes the car fantastic to drive.
Best regards
Adrian.

shilen wrote:

Please reassure me that the LR2 is an exceptional 4x4 and that the faults and problems are very few and far between, i'm crossing the days off my calender until the Rimini Red HSE arrives.

Rest assured!

The FL2 is a fantastic SUV to drive. It just laughs at snow & ice, and really gets ahead.

Now that we have all learned to set the alarm on when we lock & leave the car, there shouldn't be any problems.

I love my FL2 in spite I have allready had it twice on servicie for warranty repair, and is going a third time on friday just to check the car after I had to jump-start it due to flat battery. (which maybe wouldn't have happened if I just knew in advance that I should set the alarm on when parking the car)

You can look forward with joy & anticipation & praise & to receive your car.  2008 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Automatic, Caspian Blue, Alpaca, Moon roof, Exclusive pack.

If you read through the variety of threads, there's lots of praise on here too. It's just that you (general you) tend to read the problems and issues and these stick in the mind as they are out of the ordinary. Its the same with other manufacturers, if you check through their forums its just the same, there had been niggles and issues with them and a few major ones. Phil

phil_wkl wrote:

If you read through the variety of threads, there's lots of praise on here too. It's just that you (general you) tend to read the problems and issues and these stick in the mind as they are out of the ordinary. Its the same with other manufacturers, if you check through their forums its just the same, there had been niggles and issues with them and a few major ones.

Shilen
Have had my FL2 for 6 months off and on Whilst my car is not what I would call reliable I feel that I have a rouge one. The problems that have occuered once the misfire was fixed have been very minor, my integrated phone hot connecting the facia vent not opening and the seat not adjusting to the rear most position. Would I change it? Well yes, I made one mistake I opted for a Rimmini Red one with Black leather and not my usual colour Black with alpaca. Red looks striking but I should have stayed with black my FL1 was black. I had only one major issue in 55000 miles over 2.5 years and that was 2 weeks after placing an order for an FL2, my rear diff blew which I beleive is a common problem around that mileage.

Things have to be put into perspective. I hired a car in Spain last week, and it broke down. I can't tell you how glad I was to be able to drive my Freelander 2 back home from the airport. You should try some of those so-called 'bread and butter' cars to find out how bad they really are, and enjoy the Freelander 2 experience.

I submitted a very similar post about 6 months ago just before buying mine. I've now done 4400 miles with (touch wood) no problems at all, I love my HSE auto but wish it wasn't quite as thirsty (getting about 28mpg, this is on 3 (EDIT, that should be 30, not 3!) mile runs to/from work mostly). Not being used to a Diesel it does seem LOUD at tickover.

I came from a BMW 330CI Sport and before that a 328SE, I really like the Freelander, so much more relaxing to drive

Hope you enjoy yours too,

Mike

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My experiance from my lasts few new cars (all German) have been so bad that they have changed my point of view on new cars.

I now think the days have gone where you buying a new car for trouble free motoring, You now buy a new car because it has a cast iron warranty.

Chris.

ChrisC wrote:

My experiance from my lasts few new cars (all German) have been so bad that they have changed my point of view on new cars.

I now think the days have gone where you buying a new car for trouble free motoring, You now buy a new car because it has a cast iron warranty.

Chris.

I only buy new cars for the warranty and to ensure I have a good car when mine breaks down because I have my own business which over rides all factors. Before I started working for myself I ran 10+ year old Range Rovers 1 of which I still have and must get back on the road.

Land Rover give an excellent warranty and you will get a free courtesy car when Land Rover Assist takes your away. My 6 month old HSE has ensured that I am on very good terms with my local Enterprise car hire and now they know me personally and always try and get me into a Landrover.

I bought LR2 on April 29, 2007, since then I had very little troubles:

1: Oil leak engine/gear or oil pan, had it for repair, just to hear that the hopless dealer had ordered the wrong kit... (Bilforum Stavanger) must return end of April

2: Moonroof recall to change som clips, done.

3: Starting problems a few times, but only if in a hurry and tapping the start nob too fast...

Love my Freelander 2, and cant think of a better ride in the smaller 4x4 car range. I have tried the X3, Outlander and CRV, without being impressed, having drived the FL2 first!
Might testdrive the new Volvo XC50 when it comes next year.

chris@scears.com wrote:

I bought LR2 on April 29, 2007, since then I had very little troubles:

1: Oil leak engine/gear or oil pan, had it for repair, just to hear that the hopless dealer had ordered the wrong kit... (Bilforum Stavanger) must return end of April

2: Moonroof recall to change som clips, done.

3: Starting problems a few times, but only if in a hurry and tapping the start nob too fast...

Love my Freelander 2, and cant think of a better ride in the smaller 4x4 car range. I have tried the X3, Outlander and CRV, without being impressed, having drived the FL2 first!
Might testdrive the new Volvo XC50 when it comes next year.

Chris
Would agree love my Freelander 2, had the old model HSE TD4 Auto for 2.5 years and when it was in for a minor problem I got an HSE manual FL2 as a courtesy car. Within 6 hours I was phoning the dealers for a quote and within 5 days had placed an order.
Unfortunately the dealer screwed up the order and I had to wait 3 months and then I had all the problems but the only thing I would replace it with is a Disco 3 but having being caught speeding in a courtesy one recently I think I will give that a miss for a while

shilen wrote:

my first LR2 will be arriving in just over a weeks time but am a little concerned with the number of posts regarding faults, im sure the LR2 is a reliable vehicle but it seems that owners are more likely to post problems and faults etc rather than praise their vehicles.

Please reassure me that the LR2 is an exceptional 4x4 and that the faults and problems are very few and far between, i'm crossing the days off my calender until the Rimini Red HSE arrives.

My current BMW wouldnt start after just 1 week of having it from new and it spent a week at the dealership being fixed - I hope the British are not copying the Germans!

Had my FL2 a year and no problems at all. Just ordered my 08 plate for Jun, have no worries as to its reliability.
Your'e right though - you only hear the gripes - if theres no problems people generally dont say. '07 FL2 TD4 HSE Manual Sumatra Black
No more extras - who needs them when its fully loaded?!

Have now got 11500 km on our I6 and survived a Saskatchewan winter nicely. Only issue to date have been rear top brake light leak when pressure washing and the sun roof recall.
Love the car so far.