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automatic or diesel for towing
automatic is best
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Manual is best
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Yelnats69



Member Since: 30 Jan 2016
Location: Kent
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England 
difference between models

I am looking for a Freelander2, budget max 10k
I understand that the HSE is top of the range?

is it possible to find other models that have high specs?

are the differences between models listed anywhere?

I want a really high spec model, as I am coming out of a Jaguar s-type SE fully loaded.

Post #288869 31st Jan 2016 11:05 am
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j77



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Location: Fife
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Scotland 

I've had both, and couldn't fault either. It's all down to personal taste really. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Post #288926 31st Jan 2016 4:04 pm
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Landiroamer



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Location: Devon
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United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 TD4_e SE Manual Orkney Grey

Its not what other people think really, its your choice pick what you want, or go to the dealers and test drive one of each type?

Post #288961 31st Jan 2016 6:50 pm
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hinchy



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Location: Stockport
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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Aintree Green

It's what you prefer,I've had both and the auto is the one I'd go for again. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
MY57 SE Stornoway Grey. Gone
Nissan X Trail
Discovery V8 LPG
Series II Land Rover

Post #288987 31st Jan 2016 9:38 pm
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Rimini HSE



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Rimini Red

My wife insisted on a manual, I like it, but never driven an auto........,

On a separate note the auto's have a lower towing capacity, if that's an issue (1750kg against 2000kg)

Post #289008 1st Feb 2016 6:21 am
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Dartman the one



Member Since: 04 Apr 2013
Location: Seville, Spain
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England 

Both auto and manual are 2000Kg towing weight, LR are one of the few manufacturers that don't down rate the auto version my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
2012 HSE SD4 In Orkney Grey now gone, best car ever.

Post #289012 1st Feb 2016 8:15 am
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RogB



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England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

i was advised that for offroading and towing the auto was the one to go for, as the manual clutch/DMF combination was weak if ''abused''.

ive had 2 manuals, both had clutch/DMF failures (96k miles and 66k miles)

ive now got an auto, and apart from the box searching for 5th/6th sometimes on a long run, I much prefer the auto box.

Post #289014 1st Feb 2016 8:40 am
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dorsetfreelander



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Loire Blue

One way of looking at it is that even if you have a warranty, on a manual it doesn't cover the clutch which can cost about £1k even at an indie to replace. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Post #289023 1st Feb 2016 10:07 am
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Lost for Words



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Tambora Flame

Manual for me. I'd generally always prefer a manual, but in the right vehicle, like my heavy D3, an auto really excells and I rate it very highly. I had an SD4 auto on loan after my 56-plate manual got written off, and I didn't like it. I just got the sense that there wasn't enough weight and outright (not relative) torque behind it to work really well, so in a FL2, I prefer the manual. Thumbs Up Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
Discovery 3 2006 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver
Previously: Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual SE Santorini Black

Post #289045 1st Feb 2016 11:44 am
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nixonad



Member Since: 12 Nov 2011
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England 2013 LR2 TD4 GS Auto Firenze Red

Thumbs Up Had Manuals up to now, but really enjoying the auto. Also my 18 year old son finds it 'cool' and is also enjoying driving it, I'm usually left with the 107 Rolling with laughter B 1984 RR Vouge,H 1991 Disco 1, L 1993 Disco, N 1996 Disco, Y 2001 Disco, 53 Disco 2, 56 Disco 3, MY10 TD4 XS [Nav] Manual Rimini Red, MY13 TD4 GS Auto Firenze Red, MY15 Disco Sport SE Tech Firenze Red.

Post #289050 1st Feb 2016 12:03 pm
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

I always had manuals. Company cars were always auto. I wanted an auto for this purchase. Also a proper auto for slow up hill start stop traffic in Sydney.


Rimini HSE wrote:
My wife insisted on a manual, I like it, but never driven an auto........,

On a separate note the auto's have a lower towing capacity, if that's an issue (1750kg against 2000kg)
But with an auto you won't cook your clutch. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Post #289051 1st Feb 2016 12:10 pm
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Lost for Words



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Tambora Flame

FWIW, I covered over 60k, reaching 130k, in my manual, towing a horse trailer frequently, and had no issues with the clutch. Thumbs Up Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual HSE Tambora Flame
Discovery 3 2006 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver
Previously: Freelander 2 2007 TD4 Manual SE Santorini Black

Post #289072 1st Feb 2016 2:27 pm
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rjc1944



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I used to have a starting handle on an old car. I know how to use it but don't want another. I feel the same about a clutch and manual gearbox.

Automatic is best for towing, traffic, mountain passes and general enjoyment. You pay a bit more for fuel but I think it's well worth it. They're also easier to sell on when the time comes.

Dual Mass Flywheels sound like the devil's spawn. Never had one but don't feel I've missed out. 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

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RichP



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Tambora Flame

I wanted all the toys, hence HSe, could do without the sat nav though as it is either me or it but we don't get on (although I do like her voice Laughing )
What I can say though is, as standard you get an overwhelming sense of security and the feeling that you can cope with anything the road can throw at you, awesome!

Post #289109 1st Feb 2016 7:30 pm
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MrGimper



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Sumatra Black

I just paid (friday) 8K for a 3.2 i6 Auto HSE 56 plate (2007 MY) with 80K on the clock. Full Service History and just MOT'd.

Well pleased.

Post #289130 1st Feb 2016 10:58 pm
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