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Andy131 Member Since: 09 Dec 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2175 |
Our 2008 FL2 wasn't only bullet proof - it was Andy proof.
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29th May 2018 12:07 pm |
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Rykard Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Leicester Posts: 27 |
hi Andy,
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29th May 2018 12:19 pm |
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Andy131 Member Since: 09 Dec 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2175 |
Ours is a 66 plate, so a 2017 model year, ex LR fleet car, bought when a year old with 7k on the clock.
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29th May 2018 12:48 pm |
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Rykard Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Leicester Posts: 27 |
It will be used for short journeys 3-10 miles each way, with the occasional monthly run out. Reading a DS forum, it looks like i should be steering clear of the 2.0 diesel engine and be looking at the 2.2 SD4 that was in the final FL2s.
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29th May 2018 12:57 pm |
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shilen Member Since: 29 Feb 2008 Location: In the Middle Posts: 1774 |
the 2.2 SD4 is diesel as well. Unless you go for a weekly blast on the motorway you are going to run into dpf issues. Also coming from a CRV I think you will find mpg, servicing and running costs considerably more than what you are used to. Personally I would stick with a petrol engine which rules the FL2 out - I think the DS has petrol option which I am sure someone else will confirm. FL2's are nice cars (did I just type that???) but when they go wrong (which often they do) it can become expensive.
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29th May 2018 3:23 pm |
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IanMetro Member Since: 11 Sep 2017 Location: Somerset BS21 Posts: 3109 |
I don't think that the FL2 is for you. In that short distance it will be hardly warmed up and your fuel consumption will be terrible. The FL2 is a supreme long distance cruiser. So buy an electric car (you don't have to pay much tax on the fuel) (Or an Outlander PHEV) 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?) |
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29th May 2018 6:56 pm |
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Rykard Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Leicester Posts: 27 |
We have some large bits and pieces we carry. Fuel consumption isn't too much of an issue. Oh doesn't like the outlander phev, a colleague used to run one and wasn't too impressed. cheers
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29th May 2018 7:54 pm |
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iain cooper Member Since: 27 Aug 2007 Location: north of Glasgow Posts: 1989 |
also moving from a Honda to an FL2 you would lose the reliability factor.
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30th May 2018 6:22 am |
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Rykard Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Leicester Posts: 27 |
is there anything else out there that people have experienced?
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30th May 2018 7:45 am |
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Jack frost Member Since: 21 Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 796 |
Why change from a Honda to a Land Rover I for one will be getting a Japanese car when the time comes for change. |
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30th May 2018 8:57 am |
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Rykard Member Since: 17 Apr 2012 Location: Leicester Posts: 27 |
We had a D2 and currently have a D3, we like the look of them as they don't look like everything else out there. I have a good indy that looks after our older cars.
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30th May 2018 9:18 am |
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Andy131 Member Since: 09 Dec 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2175 |
reliability factor?
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31st May 2018 11:41 am |
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DonkUK Member Since: 28 Aug 2013 Location: Suffolk Posts: 21 |
Yes, I had an auto HSE for 5 years, great car and I liked it a lot. I now have a DS, a very early car with the 2.2 SD4 engine and normal size tank as no SCR stuff. As much as I loved my FL2, I have to admit the DS is quite an improvement to drive. Its quiet and refined, comfortable even on 19"'s and very well thought out design wise. It makes the FL2 feel a tad dated in my opinion, but that is not meant as a criticism as I still like the way the FL2 drives. When I first got it I thought I had made a mistake as I struggled to get used to the ride height and lower roofline making it appear smaller, but once I found the seat sweet spot in reality its not that far off the FL2. Funnily enough it reminds me in a lot of ways like the Jaguar XF I had which is no huge surprise I guess. Better built than the XF as well but that's another story. Its been no trouble other than some 'Land Rovery stuff' like occasionally the park camera does not activate and the odd rattle from the passenger door but I am not bothered as its intermittent and hardly mission critical. My Freelander also used to spit the key on the floor sometimes if if did not want to start and sometimes it made funny noises for a bit then stopped If you look on the DS Sport forums no one would ever buy one, but in reality you need to look into the posts in more detail and make your own mind up if thinking of buying one. There are several disgruntled owners who post a lot even after they have sold their DS's who have had issues that were important to them and indeed that is their prerogative. Regarding the CRV I did look at one and have driven them in the past. I find the fit and finish very good and the CRV is a fine car, its just that the DS seems to have a bit more character if that makes sense. |
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31st May 2018 11:42 am |
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Mowog Member Since: 11 Apr 2018 Location: Cheshire Posts: 503 |
Buy a Metropolis............better than sitting in a bucket why not go to a Land Rover dealer and test drive a Metropolis or HSE and a Discovery Sport HSE and judge for yourself? |
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31st May 2018 11:51 am |
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