I only bought my first 2007 Freelander 2 HSE in Dec for £5000 with 157,000 miles on the clock, car is still NEW to me but feels like a great car, and looks great, i can't say all freelanders look great but the HST bits add a touch of class I reckon, reading this forum terrifies me into thinking what may go wrong.

I only change cars when I get tired of them, my last car was nearly perfect, a Honda Civic Type S GT, had it for 4 years, passed 4 MOTs no bother, had all the shocks and springs replaced last year as the ride was feeling harsh, in the end went for a complete change, I wanted comfort at age 61.

The jobs you say need doing seem quite small, plus you, like everyone else on here seems to have a younger model than me (car not wife)

I say keep it!!

talking of incomes, I retired early at 50 !! on a small pension, it has now reached only £9000 a year, loose change to many on here I reckon. Thankfully I don't smoke or drink, I am hoping the FL2 will keep going until my state pension in 2021

Plus I only do 300 miles a month, a 2007 model may be old but its the most comfortable car I have had (since I had a Honda legend)

Agree the HST and later dynamic kit do make the car look more aggressive and planted MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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Thanks to everyone for all your advice which is very much appreciated.I usually change my cars every 2 or 3 years and may be using my retirement as an excuse.I am in no hurry to change,but every time I look in the classifieds,nothing compares to the Freelander.It suits my needs,although the 4wd. system is not essential,but worth having.To be honest,I would,ideally like to trade up to a newer version at about 3 years old,but my budget restricts me.I will get the rear pads changed and then take it from there.