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MrPotatoHead



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My take on this forum so far

So, I've been a disco owner for many years, then had a company car for a while, and when I moved jobs I bought an XC90 (horrible thing, which necessitated the use of the XC90 forum regularly).

I've always been an admirer of the Freelander 2, so when I could afford to ditch the XC, there was only one way to go.

I've had the FL2 for about 6 months and I love it...really really love it. Does everything I want it to do. Yes, there are some things I would change (bigger boot to house all of my three kids's stuff), but all in all, it's good.

A couple of things have gone wrong but I've fixed them myself with minimal effort, thanks to the posts on here, and when I couldn't find how to change a window regulator (anywhere) I made sure I posted here how to do it when I worked it out.

So, getting back to the point...I've noticed that the volume and frequency of posts on this forum is lower than on the XC90 forum, and for ages I couldn't work out why, as I couldn't believe Volvo owners were more passionate about their cars than Land Rover owners.

But I've worked it out...FL2's are just better! They don't (on the whole) have owners pulling their hair out with stuff going wrong and feeling the need to bitch on about it on forums. This forum has very few moaners, and instead has loads of helpful posts, comments and contributors....and furthermore it just feels more like a community of like-minded people.

Amen to that!

Post #291191 22nd Feb 2016 12:08 am
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RichP



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+1, well said Thumbs Up

Post #291195 22nd Feb 2016 6:00 am
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taztastic



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Phew, I was starting to get worried half way through that.
It is a good forum, the vast majority of members do enjoy their cars, we even get ridiculed over on the Disco forums for cleaning them Laughing
Welcome on board, we look forward to more from you Thumbs Up

Post #291196 22nd Feb 2016 7:04 am
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mcsimmo



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Having moved across from the disco3 forum, I was surprised at how quiet this forum was in comparison. Then I twigged why, the F2 is more reliable than the D3.

You may think it isnt, but if you have ever owned a D3 you will know what I mean. Returning to a F2 after my D3 ownership was a no brainer. I had enjoyed my previous F2 so much that I never considered any other replacement for the D3.

As a closing note, I have to say that the members of this forum seem far more civilised that the ones on the D3 site. Rolling with laughter

Post #291198 22nd Feb 2016 7:43 am
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taztastic



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They're a good bunch here, odd ones are a problem now and then, the real trouble makers have moved on, probably in Disco's Laughing
DG and Gareth certainly have their work cut out over there, I wander in occasionally, pinch the good stuff, bring it back and all is well. Whistle
The Freelander is the most reliable of the bunch and probably does indeed go a long way to the sense of calm over here, now the model has ended the demographic of owners is also changing, those with second user cars possibly expect it not to be perfect, those who do are fools unto themselves, expectations aren't as great and all credit to LR for looking into issues and offering goodwill gestures. There are many forums where manufacturers do not have a direct representation.

We have arranged a Halewood tour in the past, maybe try something different this year, possibly a Kielder forest drive?

Post #291199 22nd Feb 2016 7:57 am
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Landiroamer



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Just think if we all did our own maintenance and kept our cars in perfect condition there wouldnt ever be a forum then on that basis. Laughing

Post #291201 22nd Feb 2016 8:15 am
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chicken george



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after owning an fl2 and knowing a fair number of folk with fl2's both on and off this forum it is safe to give the car the' chicken george' seal of approval.

If it wasnt for the stupid diff whine and auto fl2 will 'never' let you down, and clutch problems with early cars seem to have become a thing of the past.

The car restored my faith in LR products after a terrible FL1 and some shocking build quality issues on the last defender we owned.

RRS is so far keeping the reliability respect alive - touch wood. ticking on 70,000 miles now time to get rid? At work
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Post #291203 22nd Feb 2016 8:43 am
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turboextreme



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I find my Freelander more useful and just as reliable as my old golf iv pd130 estate which I sold when I bought the Freelander.
My golf which I owned from new started going wrong around 75k miles that included clutch failure, worn suspension bushes failed door latches , wheel bearings.
My Freelander has cost slightly less for the same sort of faults which is contributed to wear and tear of every day use.
The one thing I miss from my golf was the huge boot which took every thing there was even a large hidden storage area under the boot cover by the spare wheel and even trays above that.

Post #291207 22nd Feb 2016 9:06 am
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cqr



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Thumbs Up Very reliable and ok off road 2008 xs
Snorkel
raised axle/gearbox breathers
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Cb radio
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Sump guard
Scratches
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Metropolis



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The majority of Volvo owners are also retired so have plenty of time on their hands. FL2 owners are too busy enjoying themselves (or working to pay for the servicing!)

Post #291298 22nd Feb 2016 4:52 pm
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LR NUT



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taztastic



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£100,000k in orders this week so far, where's the showroom Laughing

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MrPotatoHead



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taztastic wrote:
Phew, I was starting to get worried half way through that.
It is a good forum, the vast majority of members do enjoy their cars, we even get ridiculed over on the Disco forums for cleaning them Laughing
Welcome on board, we look forward to more from you Thumbs Up


I do like a clean FL2...if I wanted a "dirty" weekend I do have the use of other vehicles for that sort of thing!

My profile pic is me (behind the tree) hooking on a friend in his bob-tailed Disco at an event called Muddy Truckers in Duns in the Borders. Awesome fun!

Nice to be part of the Freelander 2 community Smile

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RichP



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taztastic wrote:
£100,000k in orders this week so far, where's the showroom Laughing

...and it is only Monday!

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taztastic



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Thumbs Up

It's not always like that, goes up and down but currently going very well.

Post #291344 22nd Feb 2016 9:24 pm
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