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charliefoxtrot999 Member Since: 19 Jul 2009 Location: North Somerset Posts: 153 |
May be easy for the hand bag to knock the switch on/off when doing 70? 2010 HSE Galway Green auto GONE |
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12th Jan 2010 9:13 pm |
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Cerdo Member Since: 13 Jul 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 193 |
I know it was a while ago, but what if we all decided to post replies saying that the Freely is great, and casting doubts on the posts. Possibly ask Marshalls for any comment? They may not be wawre of the post? Indus Silver
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12th Jan 2010 10:59 pm |
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Boxer Member Since: 26 Dec 2009 Location: S Wales Posts: 354 |
I'm sorry if i'm wrong Arcane, but i did wonder if that first post was just to raise awareness of the Website.
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13th Jan 2010 5:11 pm |
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On-board Member Since: 02 Feb 2009 Location: South-East Posts: 265 |
Load of if you ask me. Even if there was a problem it wouldnt be too difficult to find.
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13th Jan 2010 6:25 pm |
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toolvayne Member Since: 10 Dec 2009 Location: Guatemala City Posts: 14 |
I agree, couldn�t you even take out the HDC fuse out?? I know it shouldn�t be done... but if you are SO scared of driving the car, for fear that it would kill you, I would do something logical like that. Still, I think HDC will never engage at 70 mph. 2008 Freelander 2 Td4 HSE Buckingham Blue
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13th Jan 2010 6:42 pm |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
so did I, that why I checked to see if it was the same person as previous by an IP check Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis |
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13th Jan 2010 6:53 pm |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13291 |
Mercs once had a problem where the brake assist activated randomly violently braking the car even at motorway speeds, so dont rule anything out At work
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13th Jan 2010 7:14 pm |
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Arcane1 Member Since: 12 Jan 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 2 |
Hi everyone.
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14th Jan 2010 12:11 am |
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Sandhurst Member Since: 02 Jan 2010 Location: Sandhurst, Berks. Posts: 25 |
I have no reason to believe this story - or to disbelieve it either - but let's put some perspective on it. Taking only the Freely 2 into account, there must be some million plus on the road now. Add in the other models in the family and we have...umm.. a very big sample size. To have one fail like this is, I'd suggest, damn good odds: I personally know two drivers, both with the same model of a popular mid-range executive car, that have experienced a total power loss whilst driving. One was doing an enthusiastic run down a motorway (freeway / autobahn) at the time and I can't imagine how frightening it must have been.
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14th Jan 2010 12:12 am |
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egipp Member Since: 29 May 2009 Location: East Gippsland Posts: 230 |
Hi Arcane, I'm a first time Land Rover buyer after 40 odd years of car ownership and my Freelander 2 replaced a Subaru Outback H6, an excellent car, 12 months ago. I would have no hesitation in buying another Freelander and, whilst I'm loath to tempt providence, mine has done exactly what it says on the tin with no type of mechanical or electrical problem after 27000 kms. I've not actually gone rock crawling in it, but it's copped its' fair share of sand, dust, tracks, gravel roads and fire access tracks in comfort and security. If you like the car buy it and, on my experience, you'll be glad you did. One word of caution, choose your dealer with some care - as I suspect with every make - some are better than others.
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14th Jan 2010 1:47 am |
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zone30 Member Since: 20 Jan 2009 Location: OVL Posts: 683 |
Never heard of that problem. Have had no real problems with the car and it's soooooo nice.
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14th Jan 2010 7:51 am |
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sievester Member Since: 07 Sep 2007 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 75 |
If you work for a large company LR will provide free servicing for three years. Also I think now a new FL2 is on a 12 month service schedule so even if you do pay it should be less. I've done 40 000km in mine and am happy, great vehicle. |
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15th Jan 2010 5:18 am |
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AndyC Member Since: 30 Nov 2007 Location: Where the snow dosen't melt when the sun is shining! Posts: 4165 |
2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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15th Jan 2010 7:24 am |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
fantastic reply Sandhurst Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis |
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15th Jan 2010 9:21 am |
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