Him; Well off then
Me; Well say hello to Mr Fist
Him; No need to be so....
Me; Yeah well that's what Nursey used to say before I.....
Him: Are you ok?
me : I like your boots......

1. Comments .......... Yes I have found some people are quick to make quick jibes about bloody 4x4s. It is generally pure ignorance and/or prejudice, as they admit they have no idea about FL2 fuel emissions or MPG! Another success for our pathetic tabloid media who like to simplify issues for the masses, often in such a way as to peddle lies. Most people who've looked over my FL2 are very impressed with it's looks and it's quality feel.

2. Residuals? ......... I agree with others, if this is a major worry to you, probably best not to buy new. However I wouldn't buy a secondhand FL" that is more than 12 months old. Newer ones will include later s/w updates.

Finally, Yer just go do it. You will love the driving experience!! Life is not a dress rehearsal!

snappa wrote:

Him; Well off then
Me; Well say hello to Mr Fist
Him; No need to be so....
Me; Yeah well that's what Nursey used to say before I.....
Him: Are you ok?
me : I like your boots......

 At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

I got rid of my Disco in 2006 (my 4th LR) because of the environmental bad press for 4x4's and concerns over residuals, etc...

I bought a Jaguar X type estate instead because my main requirements are safety, buy british and be environmently friendly - as much as possible/within reason! I found the Jag was not up to the job - only 36 mpg instead of 47 claimed and could not cope with a family of 5, a dog and roofbox, etc...

I looked at the FL2 and knew I had to get one - so got rid of Jag and not looked back.

It copes with everything I expect without breaking into a sweat - carrying 3 kayaks and gear to waterways, pulling a trailer, roofbox, family of 5 and dog, etc...

It got a 5 star ncap and Shar has proven the safety.

Regarding residual worries I covered that by taking LR APP Finance - at the end of the term I can

1. hand it back and walk away if it is worthless or,
2. trade it in and keep the difference if it is worth more than I owe or,
3. pay the balance if I want to keep it.

The rate is the same has my mortgage/saving rate so not losing out and win win scenario

Woman Driver wrote:

Yes Shukers Ludlow - I will be pickin up my new shiny GREY FL2 on Monday
I am looking forward to doing some serious gas guzzling.
Avoiding trees and lettuce!!

Excellent, but it's the wrong vehicle for gas guzzling!!

I'll keep my eyes peeled for a shiny new FL2 on Monday then. So if you get flashed by an Ismir Blue, that's me.

Hi arcturus

Its here, it is on the drive and waiting and baiting me to go out for a drive. According to top gear only motor cyclists do that. - Not any more.

Saw a black one today '57 plate, on the way home I will keep an eye out for the Izmir

Shukers Ludlow good - no probs.

Watch out - there's a Woman Driver about

I'm looking....

Just thought I'd let you know that I took the plunge - I absolutely love it and I have not looked back at all. for anyone else in the same or a similar position - just go for it. Without doubt the best car I have ever owned. Thanks to all on here for your comments.

Freelander Fan wrote:

Just thought I'd let you know that I took the plunge - I absolutely love it and I have not looked back at all. for anyone else in the same or a similar position - just go for it. Without doubt the best car I have ever owned. Thanks to all on here for your comments.

Good on you fella  Once you've tasted GREY you'll never go back!