I'm planning on getting a used FL2 (diesel), can somebody point me to a 'what to look out for' page please? I had a look but couldn't find anything obvious in the forum. Maybe it should be a sticky?

Cheers,
Jo

Welcome

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic6754.html?highlight=test+drive

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic4787.html?highlight=test+drive

Little bit of info  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Don't buy one that’s been hammered off road or wading as there are many available that have not been subjected to this kind of treatment

Don't buy one with a towbar, you don't want people to think you own a caravan.  2009 FL2 GS
1985 90Tdi

iangam wrote:

Don't buy one with a towbar, you don't want people to think you own a caravan.

Got a towbar on mine and I have never towed a caravan and never will.

This crap about towbars and caravans must be a weird UK thing . In Scandinavia, almost everybody has a towbar on their car which is used for towing trailers or fitting bike racks etc. There is also NO speed restriction (so it seems) when towing a trailer here so the likelyhood of being held up by one does not exist.

The worst offenders for traffic holdups here is tractors and other farm machinery  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Thanks for the comments. So, nothing peculiar to this vehicle to watch out for then? No common engine, transmission or electrical problems?

Any partiuclar models or specs to avoid? Obviously am going for the smoker..

Jo

No model to avoid, they are all based around the same design, it really a choice of what toys your wanting to what spec that suits

I wouldn't say there is nothing to look out for, every car, whether a LR or any other brand could have a issue

Listen for bangs from suspension when going over bumps
loud power steering, (could mean a failing pump)
if its got roof bars and a sunroof check that its not overly loud or whistling as early FL2 some were supplied with the wrong kit or bad dealer fit
Ask whether all recalls have been done

then obvious things like breaks grinding, buttons not working, paint defects, you know stuff you'll look for anyway  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Spartikus wrote:

Obviously am going for the smoker..

Jo

Prices vary a lot depending on model (and even from LR dealer to dealer) so look around. Getting a model with a spare wheel is highly recommended.