advice on a freelander 2 2007-2009
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After a small used SUV
looking at buying a used freelander 2, told they pretty reliable as landrovers go.
any advice tips on buying one?
how often are the services when are the big services
are they timing chains or belts.
whats preference auto/manual
whats preferred model, intially looking at a 2007 GS TD4 82k
any advice appreciated
must state im not knowledgable on mechanics so anything car related will be getting done off mechanic
looking at buying a used freelander 2, told they pretty reliable as landrovers go.
any advice tips on buying one?
how often are the services when are the big services
are they timing chains or belts.
whats preference auto/manual
whats preferred model, intially looking at a 2007 GS TD4 82k
any advice appreciated
must state im not knowledgable on mechanics so anything car related will be getting done off mechanic
Timing belt is 10 years so factor that in when buying.
Auto better suits the character, and better off road and when towing - there is no low box like a proper landy.
Stop start rarely works.
I would gun for a HSE as unlikely to carry much if any premium at that age.
Auto better suits the character, and better off road and when towing - there is no low box like a proper landy.
Stop start rarely works.
I would gun for a HSE as unlikely to carry much if any premium at that age.
Edited by was8v on Saturday 7th April 23:08
any idea on when they where fitted with a DPF hope i got that the right way, as hears they bad for vehicles if doing short journeys
since read the sd4 is a good model but might be out f price range as they only seem to be in later models.
i just cant afford to buy a lemon, i suppose the more toys the more things to go wrong/
maybe having a blond day but how can you tell if diff badly worn as told they expensive fix, understand if hearing a clonking noise its obvious
but any tell tale signs its on its way out
since read the sd4 is a good model but might be out f price range as they only seem to be in later models.
i just cant afford to buy a lemon, i suppose the more toys the more things to go wrong/
maybe having a blond day but how can you tell if diff badly worn as told they expensive fix, understand if hearing a clonking noise its obvious
but any tell tale signs its on its way out
2010 was last year pre dpf.
When I bought mine got latest pre dpf could get, HSE auto 2010. On the 2009/10 years they had sorted out certain issues.
Auto definitely to my mind, clutch is a bit weak on manual.
Have a look on freel2.com they don't have a buying guide as such but various threads.
Don't get hung up about the diff, it's fixable. Make sure it runs quietly, loads of threads on above forum folks worrying and it ends up as tyre noise. Having said that it is a common fault. Make sure Haldex works, do some tight turns and do don't get grabbing.
Make sure steering rack is smooth and no noises or uneven action.
But essentially get on above forum, search buying guide and you will find some threads. Equally just scan through the forum and you will find plenty of threads for advice on what to watch out for.
Equally it's like any other forum where problems abound, could put you off but lots of folks have run them with no issues.
When you get yours find yourself a good indy garage, ask on forum for recommendation.
First mod, second earth strap, from battery to somewhere near starter motor, cures all sorts of ills and spurious alarming messages. These things are very heavy on electrical power and voltage drop during cranking can cause error messages that in reality are nothing. Again there is a guide on forum.
Best wishes
When I bought mine got latest pre dpf could get, HSE auto 2010. On the 2009/10 years they had sorted out certain issues.
Auto definitely to my mind, clutch is a bit weak on manual.
Have a look on freel2.com they don't have a buying guide as such but various threads.
Don't get hung up about the diff, it's fixable. Make sure it runs quietly, loads of threads on above forum folks worrying and it ends up as tyre noise. Having said that it is a common fault. Make sure Haldex works, do some tight turns and do don't get grabbing.
Make sure steering rack is smooth and no noises or uneven action.
But essentially get on above forum, search buying guide and you will find some threads. Equally just scan through the forum and you will find plenty of threads for advice on what to watch out for.
Equally it's like any other forum where problems abound, could put you off but lots of folks have run them with no issues.
When you get yours find yourself a good indy garage, ask on forum for recommendation.
First mod, second earth strap, from battery to somewhere near starter motor, cures all sorts of ills and spurious alarming messages. These things are very heavy on electrical power and voltage drop during cranking can cause error messages that in reality are nothing. Again there is a guide on forum.
Best wishes
wow, much appreciated , i really dont fancy them DPF as do short trips, but will look through other threads for more info.
never really considered a landrover , my tyre fitter said he wouldnt have one as a gift, lol just got to find out what a fair price is for one, prices autotrader vary greatly
never really considered a landrover , my tyre fitter said he wouldnt have one as a gift, lol just got to find out what a fair price is for one, prices autotrader vary greatly
They get hammered by family life. Really practical car so they get used a lot.
Most of the materials are standard quality, they are not a level up.
So choose one that is not wrecked and has a maintenance history.
They are no worse than any other Ford really (they are Ford engineered, many parts are marked fomoco).
Goodyear eagles are the tyre of original fit and choice for being quiet.
Most of the materials are standard quality, they are not a level up.
So choose one that is not wrecked and has a maintenance history.
They are no worse than any other Ford really (they are Ford engineered, many parts are marked fomoco).
Goodyear eagles are the tyre of original fit and choice for being quiet.
You might be lucky, you might be unlucky. There are lots of things which can generate big bills and inconvenience on these, many of which have been mentioned. It might be the most reliable modern Land Rover, but it’s not up against much competition. Have a read through the Freelander 2 forum then make an informed decision. My money would go on a Subaru Forester petrol. I came close to buying a Freelander 2 once but decided against it on balance.
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