Welcome! Have you spent a few hours reading the sat nav manual yet?  John
07 HSE Narvick Black
Land Rover Series One
Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

Nearly beat the sat nav to death in the first half hour for not letting me set a destination. Deleted all the way points and got round it that way. Seems ok now

Pick up my first ever landrover on Thursday starting to get a little giddy

2010 FL2 Td4.e GS facelift version

Had a brief look on this forum and the amount of knowledge on here is fantastic , so glad I found the site

Hi spigy and welcome.

well after 15 happy years with my old disco it is time for a change, new freelander2 coming thursday

You will miss the low box and ground clearance but you will like the comfort, handling and fuel consumption! Welcome and enjoy  John
07 HSE Narvick Black
Land Rover Series One
Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

Joined today after finding the fix to why my tailgate would not open without the key fob. Replaced the switch assembly in around half an hour having read up the tips on this site. Would suggest that when buying the new switch also get some new sealant strip for the top of the rear light/switch unit to replace the old compressed stuff to stop water ingress in the future. Make it simple and easy to fix!

Bought a Freelander 2 because it felt more car like than a Defender 90. Been off-roading and green laning in it. Just love it.

Hi guys and gals ive recently sort of inherited a lovely FL 2 from my son its the HSE model auto box,ive just stopped saying God its big and started enjoying it. Been reading here for a couple of weeks now and got lots of info and tips just had to join.

Hi, new member from Ireland, just about to buy my first LR!

A very warm welcome to one & all  ______________________
2011 Full Fat RR 4.4 TDV8
2012 FL2 SD4 Auto HSE
2013 Kawasaki Versys 650

Hi everyone. After several years wanting a F2, and previously owning three F1's and a D2, we've finally taken the plunge and collect our first F2 next week. A 2010 TD4-e GS Manual.

I'm under strict orders from the boss, that I will NOT be taking this on ANY greenlanes, and it'll be used only as the main family car and caravan towcar. Obviously, when she said 'NOT', she really meant 'NOT for a short while'....

Hi All, just wanted to say thanks for this forum - I've been thinking a long while about getting the Freelander 2.Always loved Land Rovers, and we've had a few 110's and a 89 RR in the family, so I do know that LR ownership is often a double edged sword. The FL2 sounds like the most sensible one for me. Ive spotted a 2009 TD4 HSE with 60,000 kms, spotless Stornoway Grey with black leather. Before I take the plunge, I'd just like to know from any of you out on Freel2 of the typical problems or telltales to look for?

Cheers!

Widgy wrote:

Hi All, just wanted to say thanks for this forum - I've been thinking a long while about getting the Freelander 2.Always loved Land Rovers, and we've had a few 110's and a 89 RR in the family, so I do know that LR ownership is often a double edged sword. The FL2 sounds like the most sensible one for me. Ive spotted a 2009 TD4 HSE with 60,000 kms, spotless Stornoway Grey with black leather. Before I take the plunge, I'd just like to know from any of you out on Freel2 of the typical problems or telltales to look for?

Cheers!

check diff / rear axle area for unusual noises, clutch performance - especially 1,900-2900 rpm
drivers seat wear - especially on the side seams, they are known to crack
A post wear from seatbelts
Water ingress on rear high level break light

to start with 

Wow - that was quick! pcheaven thanks for the info. I see what you mean about seat wear. Will check out the tailgate brake light. It's an auto, so I suppose the clutch noise wouldn't. No Unusual noises from the rear axle. There was a slightly weird dipping sensation on the rear left side on a short testdrive. I noticed it twice on the same drive - almost like finding a dip in the road surface - only I could not seem to see one in the mirror. Maybe its the soft springs that i'm not used to?

Thanks again