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GundogSD4



Member Since: 04 Dec 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 478
England 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Santorini Black

An electric Ferrari...The End! 94 Disco 300 TDI Gone
96 Defender 300 TDI Gone...Should have kept it.
2003 Freelander ES TD4 Gone
2002 Defender TD5 Gone
2005 Freelander HSE TD4 Gone
2015 Freelander 2 Metropolis Keeping for now!
Post #385929 5th Feb 2020 10:46 pm
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Deafender



Member Since: 09 Mar 2019
Location: Buckingham
Posts: 98
United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

The Missus had a very serious smash in her Jaguar F-Pace on a main road close to home yesterday... the car is destroyed but did its job well as she's limped away rather than worse, thanks to all the airbags and crumple zones... I couldn't believe the damage when I saw it after, but I got back in to my Freelander 2 to bring her back from A&E and thought to myself... Bigger is safer...

FL2 is a good, strong car and whether I move on from this one in a year or two or not, I'll be staying in this type/size of car for sure... even an electric one... we also have an XK8 which I've just fired up this morning for her to use and took it for a run, it's a lovely car in some ways but somehow I just don't feel so safe scraping my BTM down the road in it... it's also cramped inside after the Freelander 2 interior, and that is what put she and I off the DS/Ewok and why she went F-Pace last year... it's more akin to FL2 for interior space as well... so we will replace the F-Pace with another, easy choice for us...

One day I might consider something else, preferably from the green-oval family and that I won't be disappointed with the choices when the time comes... hopefully that's a good two years hence for me... Lexus RX450H - 500 mile a week commuter- I just couldn’t trust in a newer RRS or DS for that….
2009 Freelander 2 HSE... 155K miles, we’ve done 135k of those, has done brilliantly on the commute and staying firmly put as car two in the household
2002 Jaguar XK8 Coupe... fun, fast, ours for 12 years and owes us nothing - so staying with us too…
Post #385942 6th Feb 2020 9:20 am
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dorsetfreelander



Member Since: 20 Jul 2013
Location: Dorset
Posts: 4354
United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Loire Blue

TooBlue wrote:


I don't get why people are swapping to petrol, when all petrol, diesel and hybrids will not be available to buy new from 2030.
Unless you have to drive in city centres, diesel is still the best option for longer distance motoring.



For me the problem with diesel going forward is that euro 6 is so difficult to achieve that we are now seeing the DPF/oil dilution problems which at best require more oil changes and at worst require a new engine or replace balance shafts. A number of other manufacturers are having the same problem and Euro 7 will probably be impossible without electric assistance. DPF problems are also not covered by extended warranty. Yes I know that mpg is lower but the fuel is slightly cheaper and the service intervals will be longer but it looks to me as if petrol engines are simpler, easier to control and need fewer sensors so less to go wrong. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE
Post #385950 6th Feb 2020 10:02 am
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Boxbrownie



Member Since: 17 Mar 2019
Location: Looe
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

^^^ this Thumbs Up Regards

David

Lovely i6 has now gone, but not me......

Please let me know if anything in my post offends you, as I may wish to offend you again......
Post #385954 6th Feb 2020 10:19 am
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dunkley201



Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 2739
United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I am keeping my Euro 4 and will take the Park n Ride in to town when needed.

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

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)
Post #385956 6th Feb 2020 10:23 am
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Boxbrownie



Member Since: 17 Mar 2019
Location: Looe
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Deafender wrote:
The Missus had a very serious smash in her Jaguar F-Pace on a main road close to home yesterday... the car is destroyed but did its job well as she's limped away rather than worse, thanks to all the airbags and crumple zones... I couldn't believe the damage when I saw it after, but I got back in to my Freelander 2 to bring her back from A&E and thought to myself... Bigger is safer...

Glad to hear your lady is fine if shaken, nasty business big RTAs.....we looked at the new F-Pace when it was first being launched but dismissed it as it felt like a saloon car inside, in as much as it cocooned you rather than had space ar9und the occupants.

Bigger is better, if your going to hit something make sure it’s smaller than you.....works on the road as well as in the pub! Laughing Regards

David

Lovely i6 has now gone, but not me......

Please let me know if anything in my post offends you, as I may wish to offend you again......
Post #385957 6th Feb 2020 10:23 am
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Mowog



Member Since: 11 Apr 2018
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 503

Well I don’t care what the mechanical bits are, as long as they work.
Just couldn’t find anything close as far as comfort and finish

What else is as comfy as my FREELANDER? Very Happy
Post #385963 6th Feb 2020 11:45 am
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GundogSD4



Member Since: 04 Dec 2019
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 478
England 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Santorini Black

I left home at 4.30am this morning and drove a 400ish mile round trip in the Landy and I think i would be hard pressed to choose any car over this one right now, Proper car Thumbs Up 94 Disco 300 TDI Gone
96 Defender 300 TDI Gone...Should have kept it.
2003 Freelander ES TD4 Gone
2002 Defender TD5 Gone
2005 Freelander HSE TD4 Gone
2015 Freelander 2 Metropolis Keeping for now!
Post #386109 8th Feb 2020 4:38 pm
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MotionInc



Member Since: 17 Jun 2019
Location: North America
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Boxbrownie wrote:
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Bigger is better, if your going to hit something make sure it’s smaller than you.....works on the road as well as in the pub! Laughing


LOL! Thumbs Up
Post #386111 8th Feb 2020 5:38 pm
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tenet



Member Since: 23 Jul 2009
Location: cotswolds
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United Kingdom 2015 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey

Skoda certainly seem to be upping their game. Followed a Karoq today and it looks the part - not in fl2 class but in 4 wheel drive and 190bhp could be in the mix when the time comes.
Most reviews are extremely positive. MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings
Post #386821 19th Feb 2020 10:59 pm
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Lightwater



Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

MotionInc wrote:
Boxbrownie wrote:
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Bigger is better, if your going to hit something make sure it’s smaller than you.....works on the road as well as in the pub! Laughing


LOL! Thumbs Up

No argument here!
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Post #386822 20th Feb 2020 12:44 am
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Boxbrownie



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Well at least if it’s going to tip over, it ain’t going far Rolling with laughter Regards

David

Lovely i6 has now gone, but not me......

Please let me know if anything in my post offends you, as I may wish to offend you again......
Post #386839 20th Feb 2020 11:24 am
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nick the greek



Member Since: 07 Apr 2015
Location: athens/london
Posts: 139
Greece 

If only the Ford Everest/Endeavour was in available in the UK/Europe... Would be a strong contender.

http://blog.motorparks.co.uk/news/ranger-b...rd-bronco/ 2013 SE TD4 in Mauritius Blue [Written off]
Post #387490 3rd Mar 2020 8:10 pm
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Largered



Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
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seen that lower bumper design before.


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Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter
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Post #387492 3rd Mar 2020 8:27 pm
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nick the greek



Member Since: 07 Apr 2015
Location: athens/london
Posts: 139
Greece 

Straaangely familiar, can't put my finger on it.... Whistle 2013 SE TD4 in Mauritius Blue [Written off]
Post #387500 3rd Mar 2020 9:56 pm
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