thanks for the advice . I'll have to keep mi eye out for the temp next time it beeps! un less your having me on, been NEW. I'm not suprised about the amount from Yorkshire, it's always cold n muddy. Still loving the car, keep looking out the window, it's looking good compaired to my old punto! Can any body recommend any othe side steps other than LR's, it's a little high for my boys?

cheers

No we don't wind new people up - anyway yes at 4 deg's or less you'll get a double beep. I'd suggest you read the manual cover to cover twice although don't do it while drinking red wine as everything goes blurred after a while
As for the step question, I can't help you there i'm afraid, but I'm sure many can - to be clear are you saying you want a step that's lower to the floor ?

Afternoon everyone,

Not been on the forum before, but have had my Freelander 2 (2006 HSE with HST bodykit in Sumatra black, with black leather) coming up to 3 years at the end of April.

Another Yorkshire member, over on the East coast, so we've had lots of fun with the snow the last few months.

Cheers,

Ric

Welcome from a newish member

Loads of great info, and many "interesting" characters

Enjoy ______________________
2010 GS Galway Green Manual (now sold)

Cheers

"Interesting" characters , that must be CG then

P.S. Welcome to the mad house one and all  ______________________
2011 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8
2012 FL2 SD4 Auto HSE
2013 Kawasaki Versys 650

Hi to All,

I have ordered a new XS (Stornoway Gray - Privacy Glass) which I should take delivery of in the next few days. This is not my first Freelander!! Unfortunately I purchased one of the first back in 1998 - lovely to drive when I could !!it was so unreliable - I tolerated it for 18 months and then got rid!! hopefully the F2 will be different a experience. It certainly was when I had the test drive a few weeks ago! Time will tell!!! What are the thoughts of the forum. Are there any of you who have had both versions of the Freelander and how would you compare them?

Welcome MacW, I didn't have a freelander 1 so can't comment but apparently the 1.8 petrol had a real reputation for being bad, the diesel TD4 was supposed to be better but still plagued with issues. As for the Freely 2, although no one can guarantee that it will be fault free and there might be the occasional issue the driving experience is great and you'll love it

The wife had a FL1 3 door sport when I had my FL2, got rid of the FL1 ASAP as it was crap, noisy and gutless and got her a FL2. Now changed my FL2 for a D3 (as per signature)

You'll love the FL2, miles better than the FL1  ______________________
2011 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8
2012 FL2 SD4 Auto HSE
2013 Kawasaki Versys 650

Dave,
Freelander population will be growing in Aberdeen for a few days this year. Collect my 10 plate tomorrow morning in Ayr and am driving straight to Ballater for a few days.
April I am chief scrutineer for Granite City Rally so will be about the forrest roads somewhere. Clashindarroch is one of them. Service area in Aboyne. Rally HQ Altens Thistle Hotel.
Will also be at Fintray and Boyndie a couple of times each. 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.

I've been looking into buying a FL2 for a few weeks now. Test drove an auto XS at Chipperfield & got a few quotes from from various places including drive the deal ..... then I found this forum. Lots of really useful info - plus it helped reassure me that the reliability issues with the FL1 were no basis on which to judge the FL2.

Finally decided to get a Manual GS, Lago Grey, + leather seats & contacted Jeremy at Lookers so that I could drive a manual & see what he could do.... I'm so glad I did - he couldn't have been more helpful - very knowledgeable about the car & a great manner about him.... & when it came time to do the deal he made me smile!... Very competitive ... so I signed up there & then. Delivery expected in May.

So far so good... if you're in the market for a LR then shop around & then call Jeremy .... you've really nothing to lose & I'm sure he'll make you smile.

Excellant

May it's just round the corner and will be here in no time  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Irish rugby fan are you having a towbar fitted!
Do you tow a caravan? Ralph
Zurmatt Silver, Diesel, Automatic, side steps, mud flaps, mats, boot liner, TomTom Start 60 installed, rubbing strips, removable Brink tow bar, after market tinted glass, front styling bar, Rear spoiler, Motorlicious tail pipe trim. Wood Company centre armrest

Aaaaaaahhh Ralph, I know it's your line but you beat me too it

Edit: Irishrugbyfan - Good colour and leather = nice

welcome one and all.  Don't put petrol in a diesel. They don't run well.