Hello All,

I live in the UK, and I am thinking about getting a second hand freelander2 as my first car.. my budget is £3000-£4000... and I'm trying to get one will a full sevice history and as little miles on the clock as posible..

I am not worried about insurance as I've check this and it's not much more than any other car like a VW or Ford.. The only thing that concerns me is maintenance costs as I am told they are much higher on Land Rovers and I was wondering how much typically maintenance costs are per year compared to a standard car such as a VW polo etc..? Also should I look out for anything when buying one?

Would you guys recomend a Freelander 2 as a good solid reliable FIRST car ?

Thanks to anyone who helps me out

My previous car was a Seat Ibiza (Polo equivalent) which we bought new in 1996 & replaced with a new Freelander in 2014. I am using the same independent mechanic. Tyres etc are more expensive as they are bigger.

To date the Freelander has been more reliable than the Ibiza at the same age. An old car does go through a bad stretch but then seems to be ok. Same thing happened to my Peugeot 504 which was 25 years old when I was finished with it after 18 years.

Anything major can go wrong with any car no matter how old. One just needs to have a spare funds so you are not backed up in a corner. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Last edited by Lightwater on 11th Apr 2022 9:55 am. Edited 1 time in total

If you can do the servicing yourself then it its not expensive, finding one with a low milage on your budget could be challenging,
If looked after FL2s can reach very high milages before any major work needs doing, as for a 1st car not a bad choice .

Good luck. 2013 FL2 XS.
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Freelander 2 wouldn't be the most economical car to run, better than bigger 4x4s but much more thirsty than say a diesel polo. Do you need the 4x4 ability? I have mine because I tow a twin axle caravan and live down a rural lane, 4x4 being helpful, perhaps essential in bad winter weather. If it wasn't for those requirements I think I'd run a more fuel efficient car especially with current fuel price rises. Landrover - turning owners into mechanics since 1948

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Australia is full of 4WDs that have never been off a sealed road. The few 4WDs that have left the bitumen have mostly been on roads that a 2WD will easily cope with.

Even our travels around Australia 99.9% of roads we could have got by in either of our previous cars... which we did in the past. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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drappehs wrote:

Hello All,

I live in the UK, and I am thinking about getting a second hand freelander2 as my first car.. my budget is £3000-£4000... and I'm trying to get one will a full sevice history and as little miles on the clock as posible..

I am not worried about insurance as I've check this and it's not much more than any other car like a VW or Ford.. The only thing that concerns me is maintenance costs as I am told they are much higher on Land Rovers and I was wondering how much typically maintenance costs are per year compared to a standard car such as a VW polo etc..? Also should I look out for anything when buying one?

Would you guys recomend a Freelander 2 as a good solid reliable FIRST car ?

Thanks to anyone who helps me out

drappehs wrote:

Hello All,

I live in the UK, and I am thinking about getting a second hand freelander2 as my first car.. my budget is £3000-£4000... and I'm trying to get one will a full sevice history and as little miles on the clock as posible..

I am not worried about insurance as I've check this and it's not much more than any other car like a VW or Ford.. The only thing that concerns me is maintenance costs as I am told they are much higher on Land Rovers and I was wondering how much typically maintenance costs are per year compared to a standard car such as a VW polo etc..? Also should I look out for anything when buying one?

Would you guys recomend a Freelander 2 as a good solid reliable FIRST car ?

Thanks to anyone who helps me out

3landertwo wrote:

This is NOT the vehicle for you, sorry !!

..... unless you have very deep pockets.

merlinj79 wrote:

Also from reading this forum, it sounds like there can be lengthy delays getting parts in Oz.

drappehs wrote:

Hello All,

I live in the UK, and I am thinking about getting a second hand freelander2 as my first car.. my budget is £3000-£4000... and I'm trying to get one will a full sevice history and as little miles on the clock as posible..


Would you guys recomend a Freelander 2 as a good solid reliable FIRST car ?

Thanks to anyone who helps me out

No…..to be honest, as much as we love these cars they are not really a “first time” sort of vehicle, unless you have a good mechanic, or you are a good mechanic and have the time and funds required to keep what will be an ageing early FL2 on the road.

The important question is, why do you “want” a Freelander specifically?

If you need the four wheel drive, or the space fine, but otherwise I’d say as a first car something like a little used “grandads/vicars” car is best for a few years…….Nissan Micra, Toyota Yaris etc. You’d get much more car (maybe not in size though) for the funds. Regards

David

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