i know the GS is second from the bottom,

However ive seen one or 2 GS models with full leather and a few other extras that most GS models dont have.

Could the dealer have had these added on later

Late model GS from 2013? Onwards have full leather and are really very nicely finished, my main criticism is of the basic stereo display which looks cheap compared to higher spec touch screen nav units. Other than that you are not missing much. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

the Gs models i seen were earlier models, but discounted them as really high mileage

More toys more things to go wrong

inneedofhelp wrote:

i know the GS is second from the bottom,

However ive seen one or 2 GS models with full leather and a few other extras that most GS models dont have.

Could the dealer have had these added on later

i was just curious on how the Gs had full leather

Im more for a well looked after FL2 at a sensible price rather than spec as GS seems more than adequate

When looking at FL2s it is very important that you check which options have been fitted.
The original owners of the FL2 seem to have been quite eager to specify additional options, which in my experience the secondhand dealers do not include in adverts.

It is best to study the Sales Brochures so that you know what you are looking for.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fwsyx91fjag1s76...4BFpa?dl=0

Don't be too afraid of the additional equipment, FL2s are reasonably reliable. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 77k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

a few people i spoke to have said the land rover was worst purchase ever, can they really be that bad as people keeping buying them.

neighbour had ex demo 4,000 mile defender said it was worst decision ever got rid after 8 months back to a toyota hilux

Although they’ve got the same badge on the front it’s not really right to compare a Freelander to a defender they are totally different cars designed decades apart. The freelander is often described as landrovers most reliable product. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

2014 Orkney grey Freelander SD4 GS.
2004 Zambezi silver Discovery 2 Td5 (Gone)
1963 Surf blue Morris Mini Minor Super de Luxe (my little toy)

inneedofhelp wrote:

a few people i spoke to have said the land rover was worst purchase ever, can they really be that bad as people keeping buying them.

neighbour had ex demo 4,000 mile defender said it was worst decision ever got rid after 8 months back to a toyota hilux

Is he a pikey?

No thank god for me as he lives nearby, he had a hilux before and said it was only in garage for service, he works his vehicles hard tows abit but defender he said he spent more time back at landrover

he said he wouldnt have one as a gift

inneedofhelp wrote:

a few people i spoke to have said the land rover was worst purchase ever, can they really be that bad as people keeping buying them.

Some folk hate Marmite, others keep buying it!  2005 D3 2.7 Auto
Previously:
2010 MY FL2 TD4e GS - Now gone at 199,500 miles, about 135,000 of them mine.
‘93 Defender 110 200TDi CSW
‘87 Defender 90 4 cyl Petrol
‘83 110 CSW V8 - best ever!
Range Rover 2-door V8 (not sure of year - 4-speed box and vacuum diff switch)
Series III SWB Diesel

The FL2 is as reliable as the previous model Volvo X60, or to that matter with lots of Ford cars, with which it shares most of it's bits.


In some ways the reliability depends on you. Buy a good example from a reliable dealer, freshly serviced, MOT'ed, and guaranteed, and as long as you look after it, and get it regularly serviced, then you should have miles and years of enjoyable driving.


Or you could try to beat the system and buy a cheap untested example...……………. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 77k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

EGGSAKTLEE

The guys defender was less than a yr old when he go rid of it, suppose alot of people buy into the brand name

as it happens im looking for a well loved fl2 which research shows probably landrovers most reliable vehicle