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OLOSTEVE

Member Since: 18 Dec 2016
Location: Swanton Abbott, Norfolk NR10 5DU
Posts: 334

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Firenze Red

Luck of the draw.

Just had the biggest bill in my 60 years of motoring. Just under £1350 for a new ERG, Cooler, service and MOT.
If I wasn't Lucy enough to have my Son in Laws garage to do the work I would have to look at getting a smaller car.
Just too give you a sense of proportion my Son who's a Mercedes Technician tell's me his dealership charge's £222 an hour for labour.
I have had a Freelander for over 8 years now this being my 2nd with 98000 miles on it so combining the total mileage at around 120000 miles it could be a lot worse.
I love my Freelander and there is nothing I can replace it with and when I talk to Pam who says has no interest in cars will not engage in an alternative.
Anyone found a good alternative to a Freelander, please let me know.

Last edited by OLOSTEVE on 25th Aug 2023 5:05 pm. Edited 1 time in total

25th Aug 2023 8:01 am

SYFL2

Member Since: 16 Jun 2012
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2597

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Well it's done now and the cars sorted. Nice to to know you're very Lucy :

25th Aug 2023 10:05 am

Lightwater

Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4907

2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

It may be an expensive bill but one needs to amortise. So probably similar to most cars over X years of ownership.

Still far better off than forking out for a new car. 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

25th Aug 2023 11:08 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5061

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

"£222 an hour for labour."

Wow - but I suppose fancy coffee machines and leather sofas cost a bit to run.

But a good proportion of that bill was for just the EGR valve and EGR cooler - they're not cheap, I replaced just the EGR valve earlier this year - it was £153.

And I bet the MOT fee was top dollar too.

(My local garage have just put the MOT up to £40) Jules

26th Aug 2023 7:21 am

AT1963

Member Since: 23 Nov 2021
Location: Leicester
Posts: 252

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

If this sorts out your car then its a pain but i wouldn't personally consider moving the car on which may cost you more, especially when you consider what is an alternative to the FL2.
Keep it and enjoy it.
I recently had my EGR valve replaced and it was similar cost but the main cost is the labour due to where it is and work to remove/replace it.
For gods sake don't buy a battery on wheels

27th Aug 2023 3:41 pm

MartynB

Member Since: 08 Aug 2011
Location: Currently Rootless !
Posts: 1781

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Zermatt Silver

Re: Luck of the draw.

OLOSTEVE wrote:
Just had the biggest bill in my 60 years of motoring. Just under £1350 for a new ERG, Cooler, service and MOT.

Anyone found a good alternative to a Freelander, please let me know.

OK , I kept my late wife’s Freelander for 12 months after her passing . I’d used it on and off for all of our ownership alongside my various German company cars . From 2016 when I retired to 2021 when I sold the FL2 , I ran it along side a 2016 , Subaru Outback , 2.0 SE premium diesel . I still have the Subaru . It is a superb vehicle . 80,000 miles only needed service , pads , discs , tyres . No warranty work . 1 turbo shield clip needed replacement last year , dealer did it FOC .

Same ground clearance as a FL2. But lacks the commanding driving position . Best gearbox Auto I’ve driven it’s the Lineartronic CVT with flappy paddles . . Like a magic carpet . Averages 38-40 with 48 on a run . Full time AWD fantastic road car . Less capable off road ( real off road ie plough ) than FL2 , but I’ve used it on forest tracks and fields at shoots . More passenger space and lots more boot space , all leather electric everything , more tech and drivers aids . They stopped making the diesel in 2018 . The most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned . The dealers are great. So in summary it’s a great real world do everything , is euro 6 , doesn’t need adblue , well worth a look .

As I said I’ve run both so it’s genuine info , not what someone has read on a forum and regurgitated . I’ll be sad to see the Scooby go , but it will be traded next year. 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership

2016 Subaru Outback SE 2.0 diesel SE Premium Lineartronic Sold 2024 after 8 years and 80k miles . Best Car I ever owned !

2023 Toyota Hilux invincible X 2.8 Auto .

27th Aug 2023 7:36 pm

IanMetro

Member Since: 11 Sep 2017
Location: Somerset BS21
Posts: 3156

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

Re: Luck of the draw.

OLOSTEVE wrote:

I have had a Freelander for over 8 years now this being my 2nd with 98000 miles on it so combining the total mileage at around 120000 miles it could be a lot worse.
I love my Freelander
Anyone found a good alternative to a Freelander, please let me know.

Please give us a clue and tell us what it is that you love about the FL2 that is important to you in a replacement.

As for me, I am on my 2nd FL2 and now over 11 years of FL2 driving, and am having trouble replacing the lovely high driving position and generous windows. I keep looking at modernish RRS but they are very expensive, although to be honest everything seems expensive these days. 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?)

28th Aug 2023 8:54 am

OLOSTEVE

Member Since: 18 Dec 2016
Location: Swanton Abbott, Norfolk NR10 5DU
Posts: 334

Same as you Ian, love the high driving position, even added 50mm tubes to lift the drivers seat which has also made it more comfortable. I didn't have the same experience in the RRSport as you sit a lot lower and the evoke was awful and couldn't wait to get out of it. I hear they are talking about a new Mini Defender now if they can get that right that could be a winner. Will need a win on the Loto to be able to afford one though.

29th Aug 2023 6:58 am

IanMetro

Member Since: 11 Sep 2017
Location: Somerset BS21
Posts: 3156

I have driven about 120k miles in my FL2s also. - I have just updated my Profile Details.

Although I have to admit my first FL2 (XL SD4 - with many extras) was my wife's choice as she wanted something 'Safe', and having checked that it was capable of a decent sub 10sec 0 - 60mph, I agreed to try one that was on sale locally.
I wasn't to sure that it would suit me as I had become used to zooming around the country in medium sized, two litre petrol hatchbacks and estates, but I was pleasantly surprised, and now love the new found visibility.

My previous cars are listed in this 'What did you have before a Freelander' Thread;
https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic11539-150.html

OLOSTEVE Wrote
I hear they are talking about a new Mini Defender now if they can get that right that could be a winner. Will need a win on the Loto to be able to afford one though.

Good luck with getting the right ticket.

(My grandmother bought me a £1 Premium Bond for my 18th birthday in 1960 as she hoped my winnings would set me up for life - I am still waiting for that winning letter) 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?)

29th Aug 2023 9:11 am

OLOSTEVE

Member Since: 18 Dec 2016
Location: Swanton Abbott, Norfolk NR10 5DU
Posts: 334

Got to say, Ian, very impressed with your computer skills, I'm running on steam.

29th Aug 2023 10:08 am

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