Freel2.com - View topic - What Will £17000 Buy ?


Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors « Advertise on Freel2.com

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Members Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > General > What Will £17000 Buy ?

Page 1 of 2

Print this entire topic ·

Lurcher

Member Since: 08 Feb 2013
Location: Stalybridge
Posts: 398

2014 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Orkney Grey

What Will £17000 Buy ?

Hi,
Looking to buy a Freelander 2 in a few weeks , will have 17K hopefully after selling my 2011 Kuga and wondering what it could get me year and spec wise ?
Manual box required

Had 4 TD4's from 2001 to 20011 ( all 1 versions )

Thanks

8th Feb 2013 11:24 pm

realspeed

Member Since: 26 Mar 2011
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 574

If buying from a trader you should expect some sort of warranty . You also should have as protection of - the sale of goods act- trade descriptions act- if on HP the Hire purchase protection act of 1963- etc etc but you will pay more than say. A private seller who is easier to negotiate the price with but do without the above, and any pre purchase checks will be down to you to pay for if using one of the motoring services. Often its a case of buy as seen or similar if private purchase

I always do my own HPI check irrespective of what a garage or private seller says, my son nearly got caught out with this when looking at a dealers car for sale.

AS for what to expect it depends if your going for petrol or diesel and the distance your willing to travel. Searching on the net is the best way to see what's out there , I looked only yesterday and the choice is huge.

type of what you can expect, prices can also vary depending on the area of the UK
Link

http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/used-cars...r/14880725

Watch out for engine upgrades around 2010 and other spec changes

Realspeed Ex 2010 Freelander2 GS-e Diesel manual Silver owner

9th Feb 2013 8:55 am

fredastaire

Member Since: 03 Dec 2012
Location: Holbrook
Posts: 721

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

Engines

Please can you expand upon 'watch out for engine upgrade changes about 2010' to help other members both now and future readers of this post.
(PS I've still got my 190BHP SD4 engine upgrade parts inc big Turbo available in the listings).
Kind regards to all 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
Other cars:-
1958 & 1959 Austin J40 Pedal Cars under restoration (I make many J40 parts)
If you have an Austin J40 or Pathfinder Pedal Car looking for a new home pls PM me.
2009 Meriva

9th Feb 2013 9:25 am

realspeed

Member Since: 26 Mar 2011
Location: East Sussex
Posts: 574

easiest way is to check out the engine speck on earlier models, one difference is the stop/start facility and another is fuel economy.

Realspeed Ex 2010 Freelander2 GS-e Diesel manual Silver owner

9th Feb 2013 10:29 am

SYFL2

Member Since: 16 Jun 2012
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2594

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Do you really need manual ? This is the first auto i have had and wouldn't change it now.

9th Feb 2013 11:04 am

Mona Geeza

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 1293

2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e XS Manual Stornoway Grey

[quote="SYFL2"]

Last edited by Mona Geeza on 9th Feb 2013 11:54 am. Edited 1 time in total

9th Feb 2013 11:53 am

Mona Geeza

Member Since: 22 May 2010
Location: Devon
Posts: 1293

Mona Geeza wrote:
SYFL2 wrote:
Do you really need manual ? .

The reason I had a manual was I like to think Im doing something rather then just steering the thing.

9th Feb 2013 11:54 am

Natwest

Member Since: 06 Oct 2008
Location: North Cotswolds
Posts: 576

Alternatively, a nice Elise for 12k and a Forester XT for 5k

9th Feb 2013 12:08 pm

Lurcher

Member Since: 08 Feb 2013
Location: Stalybridge
Posts: 398

SYFL2 wrote:
Do you really need manual ? This is the first auto i have had and wouldn't change it now.

Was thinking about the MPG really , what you getting in an auto ? , starting looking online and around £17000 seems to be 2010 2.2 TD4e S/GS .
Would prefer one with park sensors/terrain response if poss .

9th Feb 2013 1:09 pm

Natwest

Member Since: 06 Oct 2008
Location: North Cotswolds
Posts: 576

Forget S if you want those features then, you'll be better off with a GS.

9th Feb 2013 3:17 pm

fredastaire

Member Since: 03 Dec 2012
Location: Holbrook
Posts: 721

GS auto mpg

We have a 2010 auto GS and live in a hilly village in south Derbyshire, our average mpg is showing as 34.5
I've driven autos since 1982, we also have a manual Meriva.
You really ought to try hiring an auto for a few days; once you've had a good few days you will not want a manual given the choice! 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
Other cars:-
1958 & 1959 Austin J40 Pedal Cars under restoration (I make many J40 parts)
If you have an Austin J40 or Pathfinder Pedal Car looking for a new home pls PM me.
2009 Meriva

9th Feb 2013 4:47 pm

jp

Member Since: 11 May 2009
Location: North East
Posts: 432

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Zermatt Silver

I would buy a new freelander 2, because it's been a great car to date.
But it would have to be an AUTO (The clutch is the weakest part on the car.)
Any towing or Off Roading can soon heat the clutch up. The cost of a new clutch will soon out strip any MPG saving

17K should get you a nice GS low mileage or a slightly older HSE !!

10th Feb 2013 9:26 am

The Valeter

Member Since: 08 Jan 2010
Location: Medway Towns, Kent.
Posts: 1530

2015 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Santorini Black

SYFL2 wrote:
Do you really need manual ? This is the first auto I have had and wouldn't change it now.

R.E. Manual. I have just ordered a new Evoque in Manual but the Evoque is a drivers car & is excellent in either manual or auto form ( I have just sold my Auto Evoque).
When I had my FL2 it was a manual, I got that for 2 reasons - 1st I was too tight to pay extra for auto & 2nd supposedly better fuel consumption. I disliked my manual.
I have been lent by mt dealer a FL2 HSE Auto & it suits the car much better as the Freelander is not a drivers car it drives you ( as in you can't drive it in the same way as an Evoque or sporty hatch) but is an excelent cruiser.
We nearly bought a Freelander Dynamic & that was going to be the auto. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

10th Feb 2013 8:01 pm

rchrdleigh

Member Since: 18 Aug 2007
Location: Somewhere in the East of England
Posts: 1601

2011 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Baltic Blue

Re: Engines

fredastaire wrote:
Please can you expand upon 'watch out for engine upgrade changes about 2010' to help other members both now and future readers of this post.
(PS I've still got my 190BHP SD4 engine upgrade parts inc big Turbo available in the listings).
Kind regards to all

Pre-MY2011 Freelander 2 came with a 2.2litre 160 bhp diesel engine.
Post MY2011 it came with 2 options, a TD4 with 150 bhp and an SD4 with 190 bhp, again both a 2.2 litre diesel.
TD4 can be bought with both manual and auto gearbox options, SD4 is only available with an auto gearbox.

10th Feb 2013 8:41 pm

Lurcher

Member Since: 08 Feb 2013
Location: Stalybridge
Posts: 398

Well got just short of £17000 for my Kuga and had to put a bit to a 2010 (60 plate ) 2.2 TD4e GS (150) .

13th Feb 2013 2:25 pm

Page 1 of 2

All times are GMT

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum