Hi all

I normally lurk over on the RRS forum, but joined this forum years ago as Mrs Jim used to own a 2011 XS SD4.

Presently I drive a 2017 L494, but due to worrying issues such as breaking crankshafts, oil dilution, government hatred of big diesel engines and just reliability issues, couple with me working overseas for 6 months every year I am really justifying buying another “Big” Range Rover.

We ran our Freelander for 3 years and it never missed a beat. We did a Land Rover experience day in one (Luton Hoo) and we were really impressed when it managed a rock climb that had defeated the Defender in front of us.

So I am now thinking of replacing my Sport with a Freelander, as there will be less depreciation, it will be easier to work on, it will be cheaper to insure and I won’t have to worry as much about where I park it.

I just wondered what folk here think is the best year model from 2011? I believe that it was discontinued in 2014? What year was the front end facelifted with the DRL’s?

Thanks

Jim Gone - MY11, TD4 XS, Bali Blue

Ahhh.... My old signature came up!

I could have sworn that it was a SD4 that we had......🤔

Jim Gone - MY11, TD4 XS, Bali Blue

Can anyone please remind me of the difference between the TD4 and SD4?

Jim Gone - MY11, TD4 XS, Bali Blue

Different first letters  Common sense isn't very common.
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2007 Land Rover Freelander2 I6 hse Auto

jim4244 wrote:

Can anyone please remind me of the difference between the TD4 and SD4?

Jim

jim4244 wrote:

Can anyone please remind me of the difference between the TD4 and SD4?

Jim

Ahhh yes. Was the TD4 150bhp and the SD4 190bhp?

Guys what year was keyless start introduced? Was keyless entry ever an option?

Jim Gone - MY11, TD4 XS, Bali Blue

yes 150 vs 190

I dont think keyless was ever an option for FL2.
Who'd want it anyway unless you want your car even easier to steal.
I've got keyless on our Fiesta and personally its not worth the extra things you have to do to overcome the security risk. You still have to press a button to lock the car - its just on the door handle rather than on the fob. Jules

MY13 onwards to get the changes applied on the production line when the Ewok came down it as well. FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Hi Paul

Turbo lag sadly appears to be a feature of all Land Rover vehicles.

Has anyone on the forum had their engine remapped to solve the problem?

Jim Gone - MY11, TD4 XS, Bali Blue

Yorky so I’m really looking at a 62 plate or newer?

Jim Gone - MY11, TD4 XS, Bali Blue

The “turbo lag” that some people complain about is not turbo lag but the “neutral functioning” function of the gearbox. This is activated below about 35kph so if you coast into a roundabout and decide to zip into a hole then there is a momentary lapse as the gearbox selects drive. If you want to control this then you simply select “sport” mode which cancels the neutral functioning feature. Same applies at standstill you can either apply EHB or select sport, both neutralise this feature. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

My 14 reg SD4 auto XS is by far the best out of the five FL2s we have had in the family. Can't really fault it and I have never experienced any turbo lag. Ran up to Heathrow this week (120 miles each way up the M3) and got just over 40mpg on the screen. It seems to have a slightly different ride to our earlier models as if there are some suspension changes in the last year of production and I wonder how much of it is identical to an early Evoque ? 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

jim4244 wrote:

Yorky so I’m really looking at a 62 plate or newer?

Jim

I’d go for a Metropolis, everything you need and more on it. A mini Range Rover. I’ve had the TD4 160, 150 and SD4, the latter would be my pick.

I’ve toyed with the idea of a Fl2 to sit alongside the Velar, for use on dog carrying duties. Or for when the Velar is in at the dealers

The D240 in my Velar has the hesitation by the bucket load, the worst out of all the autos I’ve had.

Mauritius Blue, the best colour they done. This was my last 13MY Fl2 XS TD4 manual, chopped my Evoque in for it.

 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200