Hi folks
Just purchased my first ever Land Rover, a 2011 Freelander HSE SD4 auto in red.
We got it after trying a few similar type cars that we felt were suitable for towing a caravan of about 1600kgs which we hope to purchase in 2016.

It was never top of my "want" list until I drove it and I was very impressed. In fact I actually preferred it to the RR evoque which I also test drove.

Car is being delivered early in the new year as my driveway is being reconstructed and I don't want to park it on the road.

I'm sure I will be posting lots of questions for you guys and hopefully I can return the favour once I put a few miles on the car and get used to it a bit.

Seems a long time until it arrives but I guess I got a minor distraction called Christmas to help take my mind of it !





 LR Freelander 2 2014 metropolis SD4 auto in Loire Blue.
LR Freelander 2 2011 facelift HSE SD4 auto in Firenze Red + Premium pack & cold weather pack (affectionately known as Eve) Sadly written off in an RTA Insurance write off December 2022😢.
Vauxhall Astra 67 plate
Subaru Impreza 2008 (Sold 2016)
Vauxhall Adam 1.4 Glam 2015 (sold 2017) (affectionately known as Adam)

That's a nice one. I like the colour.  Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Lovely motor.Hope you enjoy it.

Smashing car in a good colour. You really will enjoy towing with it - it's the best car I've ever had for pulling the caravan. Enjoy it! 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

Thanks for the comments guys.
It was either grey or red and even though the red was more difficult to find (I have been looking for months for the right one) it was my first choice.

I teach mechanics to 16+ aged learners and a few of them who have a keen interest in defenders etc are taking the saying that I will have plenty of practice repairing it !!! LR Freelander 2 2014 metropolis SD4 auto in Loire Blue.
LR Freelander 2 2011 facelift HSE SD4 auto in Firenze Red + Premium pack & cold weather pack (affectionately known as Eve) Sadly written off in an RTA Insurance write off December 2022😢.
Vauxhall Astra 67 plate
Subaru Impreza 2008 (Sold 2016)
Vauxhall Adam 1.4 Glam 2015 (sold 2017) (affectionately known as Adam)

Looks good. I like the red!
Our previous one was red, the new one to us is grey! Previous vehicles for the las 25 years had all been red but I fancied a change! 1998 300TDi Auto Disco, never to be forgotten.
2008 Auto TD4 Freelander2, now gone?
2013 Auto SD4 Freelander!
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5 weeks after making the original post in this thread, yesterday we took the train north to pick up the Freelander.

The190+ mile drive home consisted of 160 miles of motorway driving with the cruise control set to 80 (sorry -typo. Should read 70 ) when safe driving allowed.

Getting off the motorway and the trip was showing average 36 mpg which went up a bit more for the last 25 mile of A road driving.

Comments on how that compares with other users would be appreciated.

Havn't had much chance to play today other than see if I can connect my iPod shuffle to work of the aux mode. I assume all I need is a 3.5mm jack to 3.5 mm jack and plug it into the socket that is at the rear of the centre console?

One other quick question, is the main difference between an A and a B service, the replacing of the fuel and air filters?

Thanks

Mike LR Freelander 2 2014 metropolis SD4 auto in Loire Blue.
LR Freelander 2 2011 facelift HSE SD4 auto in Firenze Red + Premium pack & cold weather pack (affectionately known as Eve) Sadly written off in an RTA Insurance write off December 2022😢.
Vauxhall Astra 67 plate
Subaru Impreza 2008 (Sold 2016)
Vauxhall Adam 1.4 Glam 2015 (sold 2017) (affectionately known as Adam)

Tow my Caravan with freelander 2 Gs , no problem ....Enjoy

Yes and yes to both questions but at certain mileages you should also change transfer/gearbox/haldex oils and brake hoses/fluids etc. There is a service guide on here somewhere which will advise when or to save time, just ask Alex!  Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

Thanks Steve D

I found the lead which I purchased a few months ago for the wife's new car and tried it this morning, works ok.

It was serviced before I picked it up but they didn't tick the A or B box in the service book and I was reasonably sure that was the major difference.
Ive got the guide now so can check for the things you said.

Thanks

Mike LR Freelander 2 2014 metropolis SD4 auto in Loire Blue.
LR Freelander 2 2011 facelift HSE SD4 auto in Firenze Red + Premium pack & cold weather pack (affectionately known as Eve) Sadly written off in an RTA Insurance write off December 2022😢.
Vauxhall Astra 67 plate
Subaru Impreza 2008 (Sold 2016)
Vauxhall Adam 1.4 Glam 2015 (sold 2017) (affectionately known as Adam)

from your profile signature yours has the premium pack and the cold weather pack.

what is in those packs (over and above standard HSE spec) and is there a list anywhere of what the optional packs were for 2010MY HSE ?

nice looking car by the way, I saw a Firenze Red 2014 Dynamic with red/black seats yesterday and it looked spot on

I would check that it has had the fuel filter replaced, these cars seem susceptible to fuel filter problems and it is supposed to be changed every other service. I get mine done every time now after a few incidents of "reduced engine performance" messages on two of our cars that went away after filter changes. As a 2011 model you might also get the dreaded hesitation problems (especially in warmer weather) unless you have the ECU software upgrade (actually that might not be true of a SD4). 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

RogB wrote:

from your profile signature yours has the premium pack and the cold weather pack.

what is in those packs (over and above standard HSE spec) and is there a list anywhere of what the optional packs were for 2010MY HSE ?

nice looking car by the way, I saw a Firenze Red 2014 Dynamic with red/black seats yesterday and it looked spot on

I added the packs to my profile only after finding the details of the vehicle on the "for sale" notice that LR York had printed when they sold the car to the previous owner 18 months ago.
I didn't know what they were so a quick google search return the answers of
Premium pack - upgraded Windsor leather plus something else I cant remember !
Cold pack - heated electric front screen and heater washers ?

dorsetfreelander
I have emailed the seller to get details of what was changed on the service last week. Thanks for the advice  LR Freelander 2 2014 metropolis SD4 auto in Loire Blue.
LR Freelander 2 2011 facelift HSE SD4 auto in Firenze Red + Premium pack & cold weather pack (affectionately known as Eve) Sadly written off in an RTA Insurance write off December 2022😢.
Vauxhall Astra 67 plate
Subaru Impreza 2008 (Sold 2016)
Vauxhall Adam 1.4 Glam 2015 (sold 2017) (affectionately known as Adam)

Cheers Mike, I have the heated screen but not sure about heated washers, and although mine has the premium sound systems, memory seats and dipping mirrors it just has the standard leather. im not sure It was fitted with any extras packs. Topix doesn't show any option packs on mine.

You can tell if it has heated washers by lifting the bonnet and looking for an electrical cable going to the washer jets.

Like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Freel...SwPe1UGCJw  Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.