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Bobupndown Member Since: 26 Dec 2014 Location: Upside down behind the TV! Posts: 2806 |
The Freelander 2 is often described as Landrover's most reliable car ever (It was designed and launched under Ford ownership and uses the 2.2 diesel from Ford / PSA and a lot of other parts identified as FoMoCo).
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22nd Mar 2020 10:29 am |
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I Like Chips Member Since: 25 Jun 2017 Location: Ascott Under Wychwood Posts: 1541 |
If you have deep pockets go for it. |
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22nd Mar 2020 10:37 am |
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blueboy Member Since: 20 Aug 2017 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 202 |
I have a 2007 TD4 SE & its a lovely car, owned it for 2 years & 7 months, had the cam belt & water pump done, new battery & a new set of tyres fitted just after I bought it, these are running items which everyone has to get done at some time. apart from that all its had is a throttle body which I fitted myself. I was not getting any running issues with it but had the engine management light showing & a fault code indicating throttle body.
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22nd Mar 2020 10:54 am |
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dorsetfreelander Member Since: 20 Jul 2013 Location: Dorset Posts: 4354 |
DPFs didn't come in until 2011 facelift. To double check look and see if your air inlet pipe has the four "organ pipes" on top of the engine if you have the organ pipes then no DPF.
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22nd Mar 2020 11:10 am |
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RealBeale Member Since: 13 Jun 2016 Location: Birmingham Great Barr Posts: 916 |
Have you done an MOT check ? I always check the previous MOT's. This can tell you a lot about how previous owners have actually used or abused the car. A full and comprehensive service history is one thing. But often a wallet full of receipts for work carried out can hide abuse. Why would x,y and z components need to be changed ? Is a previous owner someone who takes preventative maintenance , or waits until something fails then throws money at the car buying new parts when a simple fluid level check etc would have prevented the item from failing in the first place?
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22nd Mar 2020 12:20 pm |
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parxuk Member Since: 22 Mar 2020 Location: Bristol Posts: 7 |
Thanks so much for taking the time to reply.
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22nd Mar 2020 5:40 pm |
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bxzx16v Member Since: 11 Jul 2013 Location: Sunny Sheffield Posts: 629 |
Sounds a decent Fl2 , remember it is now an 11 year old vehicle and there will inevitably be jobs to be done. If the price is right go for it . We've got 2 one with 151k on and it runs like a dream , we were a little apprehensive when we got it 7 years ago with 109k but it's been 100% , other than wear and tear items and good preventative maintenance quite possibly the most reliable car we've had and we've had a few . Would we buy another ? Without doubt but their both running well so maybe here for a good few years yet .
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22nd Mar 2020 5:51 pm |
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parxuk Member Since: 22 Mar 2020 Location: Bristol Posts: 7 |
Its £5500 which seems reasonable,especially as its fully MOT'd, freshly service and HOPEFULLY having had the 10 year service, should be good for a bit without any large bills.
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22nd Mar 2020 5:56 pm |
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IanMetro Member Since: 11 Sep 2017 Location: Somerset BS21 Posts: 3134 |
The HSE is well equipped, so make sure that you try all the switches, etc, for correct functioning and get them fixed before you buy.
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22nd Mar 2020 7:12 pm |
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bxzx16v Member Since: 11 Jul 2013 Location: Sunny Sheffield Posts: 629 |
A colleague at work has recently sold an 09 XS Fl2 with around 65k on and some nice extras , owned for 9years recent clutch , tyres , discs and pads etc and a fsh, I would say £5500 is a bit much tbh and would say more towards £4500 . £2500 markup is a bit rude imo .
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22nd Mar 2020 7:25 pm |
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parxuk Member Since: 22 Mar 2020 Location: Bristol Posts: 7 |
Thanks. We have tried all the switches satnav atc and all is good. |
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22nd Mar 2020 7:32 pm |
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CJOver Member Since: 27 Nov 2014 Location: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire Posts: 637 |
This will be the DVD based satnav system (the unit is hidden under the drivers seat) which can be updated reasonable cheaply.
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22nd Mar 2020 8:34 pm |
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parxuk Member Since: 22 Mar 2020 Location: Bristol Posts: 7 |
Thanks for the tip. |
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22nd Mar 2020 9:09 pm |
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