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dunkley201

Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 2739

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Hi there Royal. Uncanny isn't it? Generally pretty reliable - and maybe the best Land Rover so far for this. Mine is still going well. At present I am repairing/replacing the drivers seat side panel - not an easy job. Leather stitching is not my forte! An even longer job than the tailgate latch!
Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

28th Jan 2014 11:14 am

Royal846

Member Since: 28 Jan 2014
Location: South West
Posts: 8

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Caspian Blue

Let me guess....has the leather cracked and is starting to split? Just like mine!! It appears the same bloke must have built them on the same day. Mine is going strong but it has been meticulously serviced due to the mileage and there are no funny noises where there shouldn't be ....for a LR
Keith

28th Jan 2014 12:49 pm

Tigerbob

Member Since: 23 Dec 2012
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 61

2011 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Alaska White

Hoss wrote:
only 22 mpg out of my 2007 fl2 HSE auto whilst towing our caravan

I have a 2011 manual Freelander. I am going to be changing it around October this year for another one.

I have considered an automatic version.

I too tow a caravan and want hear of other Freeby, Auto, users experience when towing with an auto box.

I am not bothered too much about fuel consumption.

28th Jan 2014 2:05 pm

fredastaire

Member Since: 03 Dec 2012
Location: Holbrook
Posts: 721

2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

We have 2010 GS auto and tow a bailey senator Vermont , its we because each of us drives on a towing run. I've towed for about thirty years and this is by far and above the best tow car ever. It's nice having the sport ratio as we tend to select it for the long hills on the M5 to Cornwall.
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Simply superb - that sums it up.
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Kind regards from Fred
. 2010GS Auto ex Celeb, Santorini Black, 2011 facelift , spoiler, spats, mudflaps, LED footwell lamps, Witter detach,
Other cars:-
1958 & 1959 Austin J40 Pedal Cars under restoration (I make many J40 parts)
If you have an Austin J40 or Pathfinder Pedal Car looking for a new home pls PM me.
2009 Meriva

28th Jan 2014 3:26 pm

ad210358

Member Since: 12 Oct 2008
Location: Here and There
Posts: 7464

Had both a manual Freelander and an auto, towing 1500kgs, won't go back to manual

28th Jan 2014 5:28 pm

dunkley201

Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 2739

Royal846 wrote:
Let me guess....has the leather cracked and is starting to split?

Yes, Keith. Been split for ages, just getting worse. Finished it tonight. Not bad if I say so myself. Cost me £8.50 for vinyl and cotton. Fitted a new seat base foam too. Looking forward to driving it tomorrow!
Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

28th Jan 2014 11:32 pm

Royal846

Member Since: 28 Jan 2014
Location: South West
Posts: 8

Nice work Bob, I may have a crack at mine when I get a chance... FL2 Td4 SE 2008 twin roofs, Nav, Cold Pack

29th Jan 2014 8:13 am

dunkley201

Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Lincolnshire
Posts: 2739

Replacing the seat foam has transformed the driving position. Makes it a different car! Managed to remove the seat heater element from the original foam without damage thank goodness! Replacing the side panel is a long job though. Careful stitching needed, takes forever! Be warned!
Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

29th Jan 2014 11:07 am

Tigerbob

Member Since: 23 Dec 2012
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Posts: 61

fredastaire wrote:
We have 2010 GS auto and tow a bailey senator Vermont , its we because each of us drives on a towing run. I've towed for about thirty years and this is by far and above the best tow car ever. It's nice having the sport ratio as we tend to select it for the long hills on the M5 to Cornwall.
.
Simply superb - that sums it up.
.
Kind regards from Fred
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Thanks for the feedback Fred. I am receiving more and more positive comments about towing with an auto box. I shall certainly consider one when swop time comes.

Thanks

Bob

29th Jan 2014 1:34 pm

essel

Member Since: 15 Mar 2014
Location: redditch
Posts: 1

2007 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

I've just bought a 2007 model with 117K on it - traded my defender in against it. One of the reasons was for more comfy towing, its an auto as well. Its well looked after for its age, but the same bloke made my driving seat as well, so that will be on the list!

20th Mar 2014 4:33 pm

Rogden31

Member Since: 07 Mar 2014
Location: home
Posts: 6

My 59 had 98100 when i brought it last month, 1 business owner up and down the motorway it seems. "There's someone in my head and it's not me"

23rd Mar 2014 9:28 am

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