Just put a holding deposit on a Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto, it's a July 07 car with 8,500 miles on the clock. Is there anything I should look for such as recalls, common faults etc etc.

Also have there been any spec changes I should know about. It's from a LR dealer, so normal warranty applies.

Price is £15,800 which seems good (I think) Disco 3 Owner looking for Freelander 2 as well

In the present climate, as a buyer, you are a very rare species.

Make sure you squeeze the dealer 'till his pips squeak !!

In previous times when the market has been better dealers have held onto every last penny of a deal, now the boot is on the other foot.

If you do a very selective search with autotrader you can be sure you know the asking price of similar vehicles, and remember thats the asking price, deals are probably done below the prices you see.

As a current owner then I'd rather not see values through the floor, but that's life.

Make the most of your buying power, you're looking at a fantastic vehicle, make it even better by getting the best possible price
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Thanks, it does seem like a good price. To be honest I do feel sorry for the dealers in many ways, most are just trying to make a living in a very difficult time.

I suppose I should keep hold of my money in these difficult times even though I can easily afford it, but if we all stopped buying then things will get even worse.

I know what you mean about values, we have a Discovery 3 TDV6 which has lost probably £10K in 15 months  Disco 3 Owner looking for Freelander 2 as well

Tank of fuel,mud flaps,flowers for the wife/partner,boot inner,cheaper first service,carpets ask for the lot !! any extras like door protectors/running boards do not be on the back foot with this buy insult them !! they need to sell this car and you are a rare breed a car buyer the time is now yours just go for it just do not buy a red one like me,i dont like the shade GOOD LUCK

It's a silver one.

Good idea, I will push for a model Freelander for our son as well  Disco 3 Owner looking for Freelander 2 as well

they don't do a FL2 model just tjhe FL1, D3 or RRS

You could get the FL2 glass paper weight though

and a hudson sunglasses holder to keep the glasses safe



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I suppose I should keep hold of my money in these difficult times even though I can easily afford it, but if we all stopped buying then things will get even worse.

I know what you mean about values, we have a Discovery 3 TDV6 which has lost probably £10K in 15 months [/quote]

Only 10k?? don't wanna worry ya but Lloyds landrover are knocking out new D3 GS's for £26k thats £7+k off list and my 0ct 07 FL2 was valued at £10k less than I paid.

Rowy

I know but it was second hand to start with, so has lost about £25K in 3 years

Does the FL2 SE have Xenon headlights as it is not clear from the website.

Thanks Disco 3 Owner looking for Freelander 2 as well

Xenon not standard even on HSE, it's an optional extra. Freelander 2 TD4 HSE auto Tonga Green/Alpaca

How tight is that  Disco 3 Owner looking for Freelander 2 as well