E350 CDi estate is a good call, and an awesome power plant.

I have to say though, once you have been sitting high in a Land Rover, its hard to go back. Even the X5's and Q7's don't feel as high as the LR's. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

I'd like to add a vote for keeping the freelander and buying a roof box, I've got 3 kids and a dog and does the job for us!

+1 for the roofbox, the kids will love it

... and with the kids in the roofbox the car will stay cleaner too.


But if you do go for a D3 don't forget to factor in the increased running costs and its famed reliability!

Thanks again folks but estate cars are a big no no for me, as are roof boxes I'm afraid (sorry!) I think we're going for an RRS, can pick up a decent mileage V8 for under £20k. I'm not too concerned about running costs, it's our only car in the household. Unless I see a great deal on a D3 while on my car hunt!

I love my RRS TDV8, but get a good warranty, they do tend to have "niggles"!!

Seen a nice RRS TDV6 at Stratstone but it's got 80k on the clock. I've managed to get a 2 year service plan (2 MOT's, 2 services and 2 annual checks) and 12 month warranty thrown into the deal but I'm stumbling over the high mileage. I know if these engines are looked after properly they can motor on forever and buying direct from LR as part of their "cherished" scheme should be pretty safe?? I think I need persuading either way!

Some would say 80k on a TDV6 it's just run in.

Jones3870 wrote:

Seen a nice RRS TDV6 at Stratstone but it's got 80k on the clock. I've managed to get a 2 year service plan (2 MOT's, 2 services and 2 annual checks) and 12 month warranty thrown into the deal but I'm stumbling over the high mileage. I know if these engines are looked after properly they can motor on forever and buying direct from LR as part of their "cherished" scheme should be pretty safe?? I think I need persuading either way!

hi had same worry about boot space but as others mention i got a l/r dog guard off flea bay and now have double the space and securing points.
Also I have tow bar for cycles and got thule carrying rack which can carry bikes or additional items. 57 reg GS leather seats panoramic sun roof
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One of my work colleagues had the turbo blow on this RRS at 62K miles that had gone 3 months out of warranty - £1500 bill to fix

RRS are nice but prepared for big bills if they go wrong.

Im having an Evoque next whether theyre any good or not.

shilen wrote:

One of my work colleagues had the turbo blow on this RRS at 62K miles that had gone 3 months out of warranty - £1500 bill to fix

RRS are nice but prepared for big bills if they go wrong.

FL2 will be plenty big enough once you get over the baby/toddler thing, honest. We've just had 2 years of family holidays in a 2012 Defender 90 with two kids <10, surfboards, wetsuits, etc (have you seen the luggage space behind the rear seats in a 2012 90?). Having just acquired a FL2, I'm considering renting out the spare space in the boot as student accommodation. Get a roof box to get you past the next year or so and save a fortune. Hope that is helpful. Current: 2013 SD4 XS
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