Well I've had my FL2 for nearly 5 years and I decided to change cars. I've really enjoyed my car, although dissapointed at times with failing door latches, faulty fuel gauges etc I decided after looking at other cars to buy a newer FL2. Ive upgraded to a GS SD4, full leather, heated seats amongst other things. I picked the car up tonight and i'm really pleased with it. Ive found it different to my old TD4 but the new one is an auto and to me its a dream to drive!! I'm really pleased with the car.


 Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.

I did the same last year - went from a manual 09 GS to a 64 plate SE sd4 auto. Really pleased with the upgrade and glad I didn't go for the DS. MY 09 GS manual in Lago Grey, Wood Co arm rest and side bumper strips - now sold.

MY 15 SD4 SE Auto Orkney Grey with colour coded Bumper Door Mouldings

Great looking car ... apart from being black

Love those wheels, had those on my last FL2

Good choice sticking with a FL2  MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

I looked at Audi's, BMW's etc but the Freelander was value for money in my opinion. Having owned a freelander for nearly 5 years I've got a good idea of what can go wrong etc plus I've got a good LR trained indy mechanic who I know can sort out any issues.

As for the colour, well not my first choice (the wife liked black) but the car ticked all the boxes that I was looking for. Black MY2013 SD4 GS Auto, Wood Company Armrest, Freel2 sticker.
Gone MY2010 Freelander 2 Manual TD4.e S, Alaska White.

White is the best colour as it does not show the dirt!

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You wont regret getting the SD4 GS auto, I switched (via a D3) from a TD4 Manual to a SD4 GS Auto, it is streets ahead of the TD4.
I'm not someone who feels the need for a vehicle with all the whistles and bells, which means I can usually afford something a bit newer with a lower spec. The GS has everything I need by way of its spec, and SWMBO loves the heated seats.


(Love the wheels as well) Updated- Waiting for a Scotland v England 6 Nations home win. 24th Feb 2018
Gone-1972 88 SWB Soft top
Gone-1981 24v FFR Lightweight
Gone-2009 Freelander 2 TD4 GS manual
Gone before it bankrupted me- 2008 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto
2013 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto

Also changed our very well appointed MY10 XS auto for a 63 plate HSE Luxe auto. It's a lovely car but with hindsight black leather might have been better than the white

Must say though, that the DS Sport is growing on me and will likely be the chosen car when the current one goes to its next lucky owner.

Nothing wrong with my trusty 11 plate Freelander 2 HSE TD4 but as its done 56000 miles now and maybe its time to change because the`re not making any more and I want a newer Freelander whilst I still can. I have driven a 2014 HSE TD4 with 22000 miles on the clock and liked it. I test drove an SD4 and the extra 40 horses didnt seem to make any difference. I prefer manual gearboxes.
My question is are things like the sat nav, radio and other gadgets better in the newer car? Those of you who have made this swop can you tell me it was worth it, or should I just run the older car into the ground and save £10K?
I like the command driving position so the Disco Sport is out.

I've cone from a SE 57 plate to a HSE LUX 13 plate and the sound system and sat nav are far better, if it's worth it I'm not sure but I don't think you'll be disappointed. MY13 HSE LUX Aintree Green
MY57 SE Stornoway Grey. Gone
Nissan X Trail
Discovery V8 LPG
Series II Land Rover

Looks great! Autos make stop start journeys effortless! 👍

SD4 Se Tech Auto so much nicer to drive than my previous TD4 manuals Jules

waitey1 wrote:

Nothing wrong with my trusty 11 plate Freelander 2 HSE TD4 but as its done 56000 miles now and maybe its time to change because the`re not making any more and I want a newer Freelander whilst I still can. I have driven a 2014 HSE TD4 with 22000 miles on the clock and liked it. I test drove an SD4 and the extra 40 horses didnt seem to make any difference. I prefer manual gearboxes.
My question is are things like the sat nav, radio and other gadgets better in the newer car? Those of you who have made this swop can you tell me it was worth it, or should I just run the older car into the ground and save £10K?
I like the command driving position so the Disco Sport is out.

Well I still have my my10 and it still makes me smile when I drive off.

Best car I have ever had (and I have had some!) it does exactly what anyone could want, it's a comfy car, a van and tractor that pulls a 1.5 tonne caravan up hill and down dale all day, what more could you want. It goes anywhere you want it to and it does it with style and comfort. OK it might not have the latest on line connected stuff but I use my mobile for that anyway and you can't really use it when you are driving!

I will not be changing mine, lets face it, you can keep it on the road for quite a good number of years in repairs for £10k, I have spent just £85 on a new throttle body in 7 years! so that leaves just £9915 to go..........  MY2014 SD4 XS
Ipanema Sand

MY10 TD4-e GS Manual
Lago Grey Now retired after 8 trouble free years

Just had first tidy run out in my 13 HSE auto Td4 and loving it and bonus I just found the steering wheel heater paddle !!!
O joy

Missus was by side of me just shaking her head  If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

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Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.