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andycwb Member Since: 08 Oct 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 108 |
Morning all... My Td5 disco is getting a bit long in the tooth and a D4 is a bit outside my budget. Thinking of a FL2 SD4 rather than a D3.
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9th Oct 2013 6:18 am |
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Steve D Member Since: 19 Jan 2013 Location: Essexshire Posts: 4109 |
Not changed from a TD5 to a D4 but for the same reasons above, I chose a FL2 over a D3 when getting my first 4WD vehicle. Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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9th Oct 2013 6:42 am |
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jenks1950 Member Since: 20 Apr 2013 Location: Stevenage Posts: 258 |
I had a Disco 2 TD5 for 8 years and 225k miles which despite (probably because of) it's tractor like characteristics, sluggish performance but fantistically practical, was the (2nd!!) love of my life
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9th Oct 2013 8:45 am |
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chrisdeeming Member Since: 29 Dec 2011 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 828 |
Yes the boot really lets it down with the high floor and arches in the way When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car |
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9th Oct 2013 11:24 am |
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andycwb Member Since: 08 Oct 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 108 |
I'd already come to the conclusion I need to review camping gear and/or have more stuff on the roof for a camping trip - but I do that about 3-4 times a year so it's not much of a concern. No kids or dogs to transport, so most of the time its down to getting myself (or me and the wife) around.
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9th Oct 2013 2:56 pm |
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archie98 Member Since: 18 Oct 2011 Location: derbyshire Posts: 709 |
I went from a TD5 to the Freelander and have no regrets at all,I have been very pleased with it. |
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9th Oct 2013 3:57 pm |
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edamball Member Since: 25 May 2013 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 89 |
I changed from D3 to FL2 about six months ago now. While I do miss the driving position and load space (although used not that regularly) the FL2 ticks all my boxes.
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9th Oct 2013 4:47 pm |
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sandpit Member Since: 04 Feb 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 9 |
I made the change 18 Months ago TD5 to SD4, there are some trade off's luggage space a little narower although with the SD4 having a lift up tailgate you can accommodate longer items, and some benefits - fuel economy better, comfortable ride and found it good for towing even with the Auto box.
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9th Oct 2013 4:57 pm |
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j77 Member Since: 26 Nov 2008 Location: Fife Posts: 2909 |
The Freelander 2 is a fantastic car, simple to drive and powerful enough for most things.
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9th Oct 2013 5:00 pm |
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ad210358 Member Since: 12 Oct 2008 Location: Here and There Posts: 7464 |
I went from a TD5 to a Freelander, was impressed, I didn't think it would be so much better, quicker, nippier, pulled so much better, only thing I didn't like was I couldn't get quite as comfy in a Freelander, with the TD5 it was just comfier, door was just the right height to rest your arm, the armrest was the right height and the seating position, something I couldn't just get right with the Freelander. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior |
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9th Oct 2013 5:10 pm |
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tyke65 Member Since: 11 Feb 2012 Location: God's Country Posts: 148 |
When I traded in my TDI 300 for a Disco 3 and then a Freelander 2 I kept the boot floor cover. The FL2 boot is only marginally smaller than the TDI boot in width and the same depth (front to back). Disco much bigger of course. |
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9th Oct 2013 5:18 pm |
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LRswe Member Since: 08 Apr 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 360 |
I have come from a TD5 to the LR2 as well, to be honest, there is nothing in this car I havent done in the Defender. Its cheaper, and in two years, all I have done is change tyres, oil and filters. |
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9th Oct 2013 8:28 pm |
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andycwb Member Since: 08 Oct 2013 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 108 |
The deed has been done.
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13th Oct 2013 1:52 pm |
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chrisdeeming Member Since: 29 Dec 2011 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 828 |
Whoop get the 2 years but only if it's a proper approved lr warranty not this stratstone crap! Not worth the paper it's written on When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car |
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13th Oct 2013 2:01 pm |
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