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SYFL2 Member Since: 16 Jun 2012 Location: Sheffield Posts: 2597 |
Any car will look at it and offer you less than what they said it’s just how they work. The years your looking at will have DPF I think. |
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16th Feb 2021 1:30 pm |
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Dartman the one Member Since: 04 Apr 2013 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 1689 |
At 52000 miles it has the same chance of failure of any car with 52000 miles on it, your choice for the extra goodies on the later models but finding a 2013/14 car with the same miles or less may well be difficult my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
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16th Feb 2021 1:50 pm |
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Mattmjones Member Since: 10 Jul 2019 Location: North Wales Posts: 153 |
I got my 2013 XS SD4 auto on 46k miles for just under £13k about 18 months ago, with full LR service history. Don't just dismiss a well-looked after FL2 on the basis of trim spec alone - although XS is mid-range, it had all the toys I wanted - full leather, front and rear sensors, electric seats, reverse cam, tailgate spoiler, armrest pack etc. And the stuff it was missing - 19" alloys, roof rails and a heated steering wheel - I have retrofitted myself anyway. |
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16th Feb 2021 2:00 pm |
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AiiEEX Member Since: 30 Sep 2010 Location: Norfolk way Posts: 642 |
I have the exact car you mention; 2013 SD4 HSE Lux with ~81k miles. FSH and I love it!
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16th Feb 2021 4:47 pm |
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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2082 |
A 50k miles car is a 50k miles car, and there's no guarantee that a later one won't go wrong, costing you more than yours could do. Why no just replace all the fluids in the transmission components, and keep using it, saving your money for something newer when the time comes. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone. Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver. 1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project. |
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16th Feb 2021 4:57 pm |
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axle Member Since: 11 Sep 2016 Location: South Yorkshire. Posts: 1054 |
If it hasn't given you any trouble then i would keep it, who's to say the newer one would be move reliable? Common sense isn't very common.
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16th Feb 2021 7:24 pm |
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norfie Member Since: 03 Jul 2013 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 97 |
I've had my 2007 HSE for 8 years now and it's knocking on the door of 130,000 miles, I was, like you, thinking of getting a newer one but decided against that and fitted the 2012 onwards bumper and lights instead. I know my car and what's been done (and what needs to be done) but if I changed it I could be buying somebody else's trouble. |
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17th Feb 2021 7:27 am |
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jules Member Since: 13 Dec 2007 Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire Posts: 5063 |
I agree with Nodge. 50K miles is not a lot if its been cared for. The most important thing to do to extend the life of this car is to get the lubrication fluids changed in PTU, Gearbox, haldex (+ filter) and rear diff. (assuming you've not already done it) Jules |
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17th Feb 2021 9:44 am |
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blueboy Member Since: 20 Aug 2017 Location: Bedfordshire Posts: 202 |
Thanks to everyone that contributed to my question. I agree with its low miles at 52000 & for sure will probably go on for some time if it is looked after.
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17th Feb 2021 11:11 am |
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Dartman the one Member Since: 04 Apr 2013 Location: Seville, Spain Posts: 1689 |
If your reason for changing as probably it will be your final car the the best reason for changing is the choice of an auto, the variation of speed limits over short distances in urban and suburban areas and the increasing use of speed limiting obstacles makes the choice of an auto a sensible solution. The modern auto is on par with the equivalent manual box in regards to fuel consumption and emmissions and the SD is the best choice, so my opinion would be change and enjoy the highest spec available for your budget, perhaps even push it bit for what you want rather than what you need, over the years the regret of not getting that option you wanted will always grate. my PC is slightly to the right of Genghis
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17th Feb 2021 1:03 pm |
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GundogSD4 Member Since: 04 Dec 2019 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 478 |
Sometimes in life we should just do things because we want to instead of need to, push the boat out and buy a Metropolis, I don't think you would regret it, lovely car |
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17th Feb 2021 2:19 pm |
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Nodge68 Member Since: 15 Jul 2020 Location: Newquay Posts: 2082 |
If it were me, I'd keep it, especially as it's hardly run in at 50k, and I bet the underside is immaculate too. The Freelander 2 is generally good for 200k miles, when maintenance is done in a timely manner. Your main issue is you'll get comparatively very little as a trade in for yours, which means you'll be adding a sizable amount towards a newer replacement, which will likely have higher miles, more wear and be less well looked after. A second hand vehicle is always a gamble, and unless there's absolutely no choice, it's almost always best to stick to a vehicle that you know, and know how well it has been maintained. A few colour coded trim bits, and a few more toys inside means nothing, if it's unreliable and expensive to keep running. Obviously keeping yours means sticking with a manual box, which if you must have an auto, then you'll have no choice but to change it, but be aware that you probably won't get a replacement that's anything like as well looked after as yours has obviously been. Also if you do want to change, then it's better to sell it privately, than to trade it in, as a private buyer will pay a premium for a well looked after, low mileage FL2, but a trader won't, he'll give you book trade in price, which could be pretty low, much less than its actual worth. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone. 2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone. Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver. 1972 Hillman Avenger GT, the project. |
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17th Feb 2021 4:19 pm |
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MartynB Member Since: 08 Aug 2011 Location: Currently Rootless ! Posts: 1781 |
At 67 , you’re in your golden years . You don’t have to think about things too hard , just do whatever makes you happy , and don’t worry about the financial side of things too much it’s only money . You don’t want to be sitting with a rug over your knee at 90 years of age thinking “ if only I’d ......” 2009 GS Auto Zermatt Silver - Sold June 21 after 10 years of ownership
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17th Feb 2021 5:31 pm |
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Andy131 Member Since: 09 Dec 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 2187 |
At 61 (let alone 67) I wouldn't want to be driving a manual so can understand the idea of buying a newer auto of the car that you love. But what sort of driving do you intend to be driving, your existing car will be DPF free, a 2013 Freelander will have the dreaded (by me) DPF that will not be happy with perpetual short trips. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
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17th Feb 2021 7:08 pm |
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