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Rowy



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Shame you could only manage a semi Laughing must be all that pesticide ya use.
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and not since 93 Sad At work
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Post #57048 27th Jan 2010 4:14 pm
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Back on topic.

I have done 23k on my set of tyres and I cannot see me changing them before 30k but there must be others out there that have done more.

Shame really as I have a new spare set ready to go on just on inferior rims. Whistle p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior
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You could try fleabay...must be worth £5 each Rolling with laughter
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New signature mcphursonstrut Question Thumbs Up p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior
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It's spreading like wildfire - must be hackers Whistle
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Thumbs Up Doc,

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Post #57154 27th Jan 2010 8:27 pm
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Re: Should I buy a New Freelander 2 ?

OWLS11 wrote:




Performance also concerns me as I currently drive a Honda Civic Type R.



I'm considering the Freelander as my next car and I have a BMW Z4M as my daily driver - 23mpg, 0-60 in 4.9sec...seriously mad car with an 8k rev range! More akin to your Civic R than a 4x4.

I'm very familiar with the Discovery TDV6 and it is just a completely different drive. The Land Rover's aren't about speed, more about cruising in comfort over any terrain you choose to travel over.

When I drive the Discovery (my Dad's) I don't feel "wow, this is so slow and boring compared to my Z4M" instead, I enjoy the 4x4 driving experience; height, comfort, cruising...
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Wintermute wrote:
With the Auto diesel I get 29 mpg. I am expecting to get better economy as the car is fairly new (2000 km's on the clock).


Mine is a manual & has got just over 1000 miles on it now & only returns an average of just over 26MPG - is this normal?
Apparently there is a company that can add 25BHP & give 10% extra fuel consumption for £400 to the FL2. Has anyone done this? (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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econ should improve as the engine slackens a little over first 5000 miles or so At work
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Post #57157 27th Jan 2010 10:05 pm
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I would not go down this road as I don't feel the transmission will take it, you may want to look at the links below.

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic4131.html
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic4980.html p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior
Post #57158 27th Jan 2010 10:06 pm
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happymadison1978 there ok on a Silver car Thumbs Up

Executive Valeter Driving style, temperature and duty are key factors with MPG so it's hard to get a true overall MPG but as CG says it will improve as the engine beds in.

Transmission is stronger than people think I know of a few that have remapped with great success and remain problem free Thumbs Up
Post #57160 27th Jan 2010 11:18 pm
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OWLS11



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2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Stornoway Grey

Hi I'm going to order a new FL2 GS manual tomorrow in stornoway grey what options do you recommend ? I'm thinkin of getting some 19's from dworths, I'm not sure effect on ride or performance ? I do like look of gs 17's though. I am also considering privacy film ? All comments welcome cheers owls11
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get factory privacy glass not film, best upgrade is black paint Thumbs Up At work
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Post #57735 1st Feb 2010 8:38 pm
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My last 4 cars have been black ! Time for a change Smile
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