Hi. There is probably a thread on this already but I need some advice on buying a fl2. If there is anything on here already please point me in the right direction.

I have test driven a number of different vehicles and have found that the hse spec is probably my preferred spec.

I have a budget of 11000 but have seen that the specs don't really change much from 2007-2012.

What advantages would there be from buying a 2010 hse with 95000 as opposed to a 2007 hse with the same mileage.

I do like the sd4 engine but is this really worth spending the extra on?

Any help would be much appreciated

Mileage is one consideration, but so is age when it comes to things like hoses that are perishable and metal parts that rust. A newer car with the same mileage as an older will still likely be a better bet.

As for the TD4 v SD4 question. The TD4 is a capable engine with enough power to move the car at a reasonable pace, the SD4 just has a little more oomph and coupled with an auto box just makes the FL2 drive in a more luxurious manner.

Yes you are right its all been asked before and quite recently. Use the Search Button / Tab. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Ive had three (2x TD4 and 1x SD4) - and the SD4 auto is the nicest to drive by a long way IMO. Jules

Thanks for the replies guys.

Jules what year td4 did you have?

I know the sd4 is nicer to drive from the ones I have test driven but do you think it would be worth spending £4500 more on a 10 plate sd4 hse than an 07 hse td4 with the same mileage?

I've heard that there were a few teething problems before the 10 plate.

Obviously each vehicle is different when it comes to problems but best to give yourself the best chance at avoiding these by using people's experiences and knowledge.

To be honest my 2007 HSE doesn't seem to get as many problems as the newer ones and no DPF to worry about.

Get the i6 much nicer to drive  Common sense isn't very common.
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2007 Land Rover Freelander2 I6 hse Auto

A 2007 TD4 tax is £280 SD4 is £240, DPF is not that much of a problem more scaremongering  my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
2012 HSE SD4 In Orkney Grey now gone, best car ever.

If this comes with a full 2 year land rover approved warranty its worth a look and argue over screen price.

http://www.stratstone.com/search/vehiclede...n-wn14eju/ FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Dartman the one wrote:

A 2007 TD4 tax is £280 SD4 is £240, DPF is not that much of a problem more scaremongering

MY13 > Td4 12 months tax is £185  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

Those tax quotes are for manual transmissions where the SD4 is auto. My MY10 auto is £295🙄

Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

L3mon wrote:

Jules what year td4 did you have?

I think I'm going to stretch my budget and aim for a 10 plate sd4 hse. There are a couple around with less than 90000 on the clock.

Anything to look out for in particular apart from the rear diff noise? Are there any modifications that should have been carried out like there were in the early versions of the fl2?

Haldex failure our MY14 XS running stock 17's suffered this at 13,000 miles owned from new! That was on the generation 4 haldex!

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic26122.htm...dex+13+000 MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

[quote]I think I'm going to stretch my budget and aim for a 10 plate sd4 hse. There are a couple around with less than 90000 on the clock./quote]

At the end of the day its your money but a MY13 onwards GS say at many less miles has leather and upgraded features brought in to launch the Ewok, goes just as fast and caries the same load . More gizmos in MHO = more problems. in my World I pay cash and prefer to sleep at night ! FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current