Im having a bad day today. I love my FL2, they're a dam strong motor (built like a tank underneath), will go absolutely anywhere, and a pretty strong buy as an all rounder. However even though I know they are class leader (ive driven them all) I asked myself earlier whether i'd of bought a FL2 if id of known I was gonna keep getting these ennoying little niggles and maybe gone for something a little more second best -but known more for reliability.

If I was to change tommorow I really dont know if id rush out to the nearest LR dealership.

But then im sure they all have there problems.

Last edited by On-board on 1st Jan 2010 7:50 pm. Edited 1 time in total

I've had a few minor niggles but nothing really worth mentioning.
Would definitely have another one tomorrow, but I'm waiting for the LRX which will hopefully be on the scene around the time my warranty expires.  FL2 HSE Manual in Stornaway Grey
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My biggest fault has been this parking sensor job, ive had no major issues but its all headaches.

There are jap equivalents, ok nowhere near as luxurious or as nice looking but Im thinking I could have put up with it ? But then how trouble free are these ?? You certainly dont hear the problems but then lets look at how many FL2's are on the road - thousands !

But then I think to myself if the niggles arent all sorted by the end of year 3 perhaps extended warranty is always an option I suppose.

Im having a bad day.

Yes I have had a few niggles,
But boy it was a hell of a car in the snow today. The snow was up to 8 inches deep with the standard road tires i'm stunned. Its a good all rounder not to bad of fuel.
I have worked for a few main dealer's in the past and seen lots of recalls on new and old cars plus a lots of warranty work being.
Touch wood LR have sorted every small problem I have had with my FL2 but It could be pricey when it expires, have to look at may be extending it ??

yes I would still buy black no towbar  At work
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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Had sunroof & parking sensor niggles, but nothing compared to the 3x D3's with collapsing air suspension probs I had

Would def have another FL2, but would like;
1- 4" longer body shell to give slightly more rear leg room (2") and similarly bigger boot
2- extra 20 bhp / 40-50lb/ft torque (up to LR how they do it, i.e. retune/capacity/D3 TDV6)

Interesting so far - Not one person has said 'NO- too many headaches'.

Just shows the people that are put off by them in 'technical' we're really just wingers

I had a crystall ball it looked like a Stornaway grey FL2 it told me they have Niggles and the odd fault but it said buy another  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

On-board wrote:

Interesting so far - Not one person has said 'NO- too many headaches'.

Just shows the people that are put off by them in 'technical' we're really just wingers

Haha great answer

It must be this cold that is depressing me.

But to think im one of the 2 that pressed the maybe button its good.

So people that havent got a LR2.......... go out and buy one.

YES, I shall be gladly buying another

If you want the real feel of LR at its lowest point try a 50k RRS

After three years and 37500 miles with a Stornoway TD4 XS, I traded it in for a new Galway Green TD4-e HSE. No problems to speak of with either car.

Gladly buy another, only had a couple of very minor problems nothing that could not wait till it was conveniant for me to have done. Still ticks the boxes for what I want but saying that if I had the money I would go for the RRS.
What can you get that is similar to the FL2 Npinks said it all when he was looking to change,
Ford Kuga
BMW X3
Rav4  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Next one will have no light guards and maybe an Auto otherwise all the same 

do I trade mine in March 2010 at 2 yrs old or keep her for 3/4/5+ yrs

A new one would be black again with same private plate, so nobody need know ... cant let people think farmers actually earn money.

I should have acted faster, I think the 0% promotion ended with 2009? mine has nothing outstanding on it so would make a healthy deposit

(awaits a generous offer from our sponsors ) At work
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"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Simple answer is YES as I am going to look at 3 HSE's tomorrow (saturday) 2 silver and 1 black 6.5k and 7.8k on March 09. Present GS Auto has done 24k in 18 months and has had heater recall and new interior mirror.
Have attended some 20 Land Rover Comp safaris as scrutineer where service roads become ploughed fields and have run 1 hour ahead of competitors in 4 rounds of Scottish Rally championship each 60+ miles on forrest roads. Excellent in mud and on gravel.

Had Honda CRV new model previous to FL2 and it was the biggest pile of crap I have ever driven having had more faults in 18 months than my 8 Sierra + 6 Mondeo had in 18 years All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.