Hi, I am thinking of selling my Insignia Tourer and getting a Freelander 2 auto, just wondering if I can get a few tips on what to look out for as well as different specs
I use a couple of forums as most people who use them have the know how
Many Thanks
steve

Any help what so ever is appriciated 😟

Your Budget will determine most factors like spec and mileage like any other car purchase.

Thank you for your reply, budget would be for a 10/11 plate
Can you advise on the best spec model in best to lowest order
Many Thanks in advance

A search of 'Things to look for buying a freelander' brought up these threads:

https://www.freel2.com/forum/search.php?se...rch_time=0 Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Thank you so much for that, help tremendously
Think i will be looking for a 2010 auto hse as think that has he higher spec
Again thank you

Hopefully looking at this GS as its only 4 miles away

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/20...obcid=soc3

for the extra £1,500 I would also look at this one.
Same model spec (Man not Auto) BUT it is the face lift.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2...associated

But each to their own.

Looks a tidy car! Worth double checking around the rear arches for rust as this was mentioned in a previous mot. Also perhaps look at a few more as the GS is alright but an HSE will give you heated leather electric memory seats, satnav, front parking sensors ,double sunroof, bigger alloys and a heated front screen in addition to the GS spec. Also not every car will have a spare wheel, only a repair kit so worth checking as you would want to have that for piece of mind although you can always buy one and add it later. At that age it is now due a timing belt so check that has been done. Budget £250-£500 for the work if not, Good luck!

kitchenfitter wrote:

Hopefully looking at this GS as its only 4 miles away

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/20...obcid=soc3

There was a model facelift about the time of choice.

Go for that facelifted model, I recommend stretching to a SD4 Auto Model as this suits the FL2 and gives an excellent drive, especially for towing.


Link to model year brochures here
https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic30649.html?highlight=brochures 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?)

Thanks guys, def not towing but auto is a must
Going to have a look anyway but appreciate all the info as it does help

Do look out for rust underneath. There are covers inside the wheel arches and along the sills which can trap mud and then hide a lot of issues, especially with a car that's never been cleaned properly underneath. The easiest place to check is the suspension turrets at the back of the rear wheel arches. Looking across the top of the rear wheels you can see into the unprotected area behind the tops of the rear springs/stut. Use a torch to look for rust spots or paint that's discoloured or lifting behind the springs. If it's rusty there you can bet there will be rust hiding elsewhere. It's not necessarily terminal and if it isn't bad it can be dealt with, but if it looks bad up there, even if the rest of the bodywork looks mint (as they typically do) I would walk away.