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the transporter



Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
Location: Germany
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Future Freelander 2 I6 Owner search for buying infomations

Hi Freel2 User,

I'm new in this forum and hope to find some informations to my purpose.

Already some years ago I fall in love with the freelander 2. After some investigations, I tried looking for the I6, because I'm not a fan of diesel engines. In addition the I6 is qualified for modification to LPG. And Volvo engines have a good reputation. Now the problem in germany is, that there are only a few I6 on the used cars market. Therefore I didn't found a I6 which comes into consideration.

At moment I have the chance to get a I6 with facelift and very minor kilometrage. So I hope you can answer me some questions and give me further informations.

1. Why are there so less cars on the used car market with more than 200.000 KM?
2. What are the typical Freelander 2 problems?
3. What are the typical I6 problems?

4. I'll be glad for every information you can give me Very Happy

Bye and thanks you a lot in advance.

the transporter

Post #285139 23rd Dec 2015 9:28 am
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devondave



Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: United Kingdom
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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Santorini Black

Are you THE Transporter Exclamation

Post #285140 23rd Dec 2015 9:34 am
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the transporter



Member Since: 08 Dec 2015
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Germany 

well, not the real Embarassed but I like the movies... therefore my username Wink

Post #285173 23rd Dec 2015 12:41 pm
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the transporter



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Germany 

@devondave
Are you a I6 driver?

Post #285177 23rd Dec 2015 12:48 pm
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RogB



Member Since: 16 Dec 2014
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 3880

England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

if you hover the cursor over the little Freelander picture next to the country flag it will tell you the version a person is driving

DevonDave has got a TD4 so diesel.

there are a few I6 drivers on here but it wasn't a popluar model in the UK due to running costs so is a little bit rare

Post #285178 23rd Dec 2015 12:52 pm
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Stuartc



Member Since: 01 Dec 2014
Location: Perth, Australia
Posts: 2292

Australia 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Aintree Green

Quite a few i6's here in Australia so someone should come along soon enough.
If your not to worried about fuel bills then they are nice ride. Not particularly punchy but more elastic power all the way up to max revs. Auto only, takes premium fuel only/preferable. Been a few reports of fuel vapour lock but I'd imagine you don't experience the heat we do here. I think the alternator is prone to damage from
A water pipe which runs above it and can leak on to the alternator. The problem being the alternator runs off a gearbox and not a traditional pulley/belt so a real hassle to change out.
Pretty bullet proof though as is the diesel. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

Post #285194 23rd Dec 2015 2:21 pm
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Cambo



Member Since: 08 Mar 2014
Location: Sydney, Australia
Posts: 408

Australia 2008 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Sumatra Black

We have an 2008MY Si6 HSE, have only done about 20'000kms on it since we bought it just under 2 years ago. Now has 135'000kms on the clock.

The only "problems" we've had with the car have been

1. Awfully worn brakes, which is a common thing for all FL2, the brakes are too small for this size of vehicle. I fixed this Smile
2. The alternator failed and needed replacing. Not a fun job but I did this myself
3. Panoramic Roof jammed and stripped the gearbox of the electric motor. Common enough problem I think

Everything else has been ok in the relatively short time we've had it.

The 3.2 is quite thirsty, 14.5L/100km in city driving, 10L/100km on the motorway loaded up.

Honestly I would buy one again. I have a deep-seeded hate for timing belts (3.2 has chains) and I cannot stand turbo lag, so the naturally aspirated 3.2 is my preferred choice than the 2.0L turbo or the diesels... 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers
2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio
2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry

2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone

Post #285263 23rd Dec 2015 11:26 pm
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Arese



Member Since: 09 Jan 2012
Location: Casablanca
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Morocco 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

the transporter : listen carefully to the rear diff when doing the test drive.


Combo : I also feel the FL2 brakes are weak ... how did u fix that ?

Post #285264 23rd Dec 2015 11:47 pm
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Cambo



Member Since: 08 Mar 2014
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Australia 2008 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Sumatra Black

Brake upgrade info here http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic19670-15.html 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers
2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio
2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry

2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone

Post #285266 24th Dec 2015 12:03 am
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Arese



Member Since: 09 Jan 2012
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Morocco 2012 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

Thank you mate.

Post #285269 24th Dec 2015 12:32 am
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leesbay



Member Since: 28 Jul 2014
Location: Rainford Merseyside
Posts: 281

United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 XS Auto Zermatt Silver

My i6 is a brilliant example
Only had one problem which was the hot start ecu update which cured the intermittent starting problem

Otherwise fantastic strong Volvo engine, decent mpg for a 3.2 straight 6
Pull like a beast, stops sharp and has been a great tow car
In my opinion the best choice - FL2 3.2 i6 - There is no Replacement for Displacement

If my wife ever sells my stuff for what I told her I paid for it, there will be some bargains out there!

Post #285405 25th Dec 2015 11:03 pm
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Lightwater



Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4905

Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Cambo wrote:
The 3.2 is quite thirsty, 14.5L/100km in city driving, 10L/100km on the motorway loaded up.

14.5L/100km is good. On the northern beaches with the hilly terrain & more stop than start traffic I get about 15L/100km. Total average with 2 short country trips 14.1L/100km with less than 5000 km. Total average speed 36 kph. I like the petrol 2.0L it takes off like a rocket if you need it. I run the AC all the time and the roof racks are not going to help either.

There are a lot of i6 i've see on the northern beaches. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Post #285408 26th Dec 2015 3:06 am
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