A guy I work with is looking for a FL2 HSE manual with FSH for between 11-15k, wants one to tow a caravan.

He has a Nissan juke/tekna which is now up for sale, or strike a deal? 2014 Audi A4 Avant - Dont like it !
08 FL2 HSE AUTO, LOVE IT.
1999 ASTRA VAN,HAD IT FROM NEW.
KAWASAKI KH 250 B4.

Bearing in mind the reported clutch problems with the manuals, wouldn't he be better with an auto for towing? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Hi Steve, I am no expert so that's news to me, looks like i best advise him to do a bit of research on manual v auto  2014 Audi A4 Avant - Dont like it !
08 FL2 HSE AUTO, LOVE IT.
1999 ASTRA VAN,HAD IT FROM NEW.
KAWASAKI KH 250 B4.

From a long-term caravanner with various 4*4s and "ordinary" cars - don't go for a manual! Autos were made for towing and autos were also made for diesel engines. The combination of automatic diesel Freelander with a caravan brings a warm fuzzy feeling to all except odd farming Yorkies! Ours - 2008 Stornoway Grey HSE Auto
Tricia's - 2006 Royal Blue Beetle Cabriolet Auto
Mine - 2014 Vespa GTS 300 Super Sport Matt Black
Ours - 2007 White Bailey Pageant Champagne

what cutch problems, I had 2 manuals for 3 years, and 60k miles, no issues. 

"what cutch problems, I had 2 manuals for 3 years, and 60k miles, no issues."

Not doubting you at all but on the same hand, my Dad has smoked for 70 years and hasn't had lung cancer but you won't hear people saying "what smoking problems?".

Click 'search', type 'clutch problem', click 'search' again.

Premature clutch slip must be about the most common reported problem on manual models. Add towing a caravan into the equation and I'm sure it will make things worse.

Here's just a small selection;

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic19223.html

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic19432.html

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic19094.html

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic18052.html

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic17671.html Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Last edited by Steve D on 25th Apr 2014 8:27 am. Edited 4 times in total

Get the Auto if towing, reversing uphill will soon have the clutch smelling, its to higher gear for intricate reverse manoeuvres.

Thanks for your input guys, 2014 Audi A4 Avant - Dont like it !
08 FL2 HSE AUTO, LOVE IT.
1999 ASTRA VAN,HAD IT FROM NEW.
KAWASAKI KH 250 B4.

Hi, I know its not exactly the Spec he requested but i have a Freelander 2 SE up for sale at £9995
Its an 07/57 plate with 88k miles and is Automatic and also has a towbar fitted