Hi Freel2 User,

I'm new in this forum and hope to find some informations to my purpose.

Already some years ago I fall in love with the freelander 2. After some investigations, I tried looking for the I6, because I'm not a fan of diesel engines. In addition the I6 is qualified for modification to LPG. And Volvo engines have a good reputation. Now the problem in germany is, that there are only a few I6 on the used cars market. Therefore I didn't found a I6 which comes into consideration.

At moment I have the chance to get a I6 with facelift and very minor kilometrage. So I hope you can answer me some questions and give me further informations.

1. Why are there so less cars on the used car market with more than 200.000 KM?
2. What are the typical Freelander 2 problems?
3. What are the typical I6 problems?

4. I'll be glad for every information you can give me

Bye and thanks you a lot in advance.

the transporter

Are you THE Transporter

well, not the real but I like the movies... therefore my username

@devondave
Are you a I6 driver?

if you hover the cursor over the little Freelander picture next to the country flag it will tell you the version a person is driving

DevonDave has got a TD4 so diesel.

there are a few I6 drivers on here but it wasn't a popluar model in the UK due to running costs so is a little bit rare

Quite a few i6's here in Australia so someone should come along soon enough.
If your not to worried about fuel bills then they are nice ride. Not particularly punchy but more elastic power all the way up to max revs. Auto only, takes premium fuel only/preferable. Been a few reports of fuel vapour lock but I'd imagine you don't experience the heat we do here. I think the alternator is prone to damage from
A water pipe which runs above it and can leak on to the alternator. The problem being the alternator runs off a gearbox and not a traditional pulley/belt so a real hassle to change out.
Pretty bullet proof though as is the diesel. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
Digital Audio Broadcast
Timed Climate
Cruise ECO Data
Follow Me Home Reverse
Extra Features Menu
Picture In Motion
4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

We have an 2008MY Si6 HSE, have only done about 20'000kms on it since we bought it just under 2 years ago. Now has 135'000kms on the clock.

The only "problems" we've had with the car have been

1. Awfully worn brakes, which is a common thing for all FL2, the brakes are too small for this size of vehicle. I fixed this
2. The alternator failed and needed replacing. Not a fun job but I did this myself
3. Panoramic Roof jammed and stripped the gearbox of the electric motor. Common enough problem I think

Everything else has been ok in the relatively short time we've had it.

The 3.2 is quite thirsty, 14.5L/100km in city driving, 10L/100km on the motorway loaded up.

Honestly I would buy one again. I have a deep-seeded hate for timing belts (3.2 has chains) and I cannot stand turbo lag, so the naturally aspirated 3.2 is my preferred choice than the 2.0L turbo or the diesels... 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers
2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio
2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry
2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone

the transporter : listen carefully to the rear diff when doing the test drive.


Combo : I also feel the FL2 brakes are weak ... how did u fix that ?

Brake upgrade info here http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic19670-15.html 2008 Freelander 2 HSE Si6 Black/Black - Hers
2009 Jaguar XKR 4.2 S/C Portfolio
2005 Jaguar XJR 4.2 S/C Black/Cranberry
2005 Jaguar X-Type 3.0L AWD - Gone

Thank you mate.

My i6 is a brilliant example
Only had one problem which was the hot start ecu update which cured the intermittent starting problem

Otherwise fantastic strong Volvo engine, decent mpg for a 3.2 straight 6
Pull like a beast, stops sharp and has been a great tow car
In my opinion the best choice - FL2 3.2 i6 - There is no Replacement for Displacement

If my wife ever sells my stuff for what I told her I paid for it, there will be some bargains out there!

Cambo wrote:

The 3.2 is quite thirsty, 14.5L/100km in city driving, 10L/100km on the motorway loaded up.