2010 FREELANDER 2
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Had all that lot done together as part of a "10 year" service, also including engine oil change and auto transmission fluid change for £658 inc VAT.
At an independent Landrover specialist, about 18 months ago. Which I thought was pretty reasonable at the time.
In fact it might have included a brake fluid change as well, in which case especially so.
At an independent Landrover specialist, about 18 months ago. Which I thought was pretty reasonable at the time.
In fact it might have included a brake fluid change as well, in which case especially so.
Edited by WayOutWest on Monday 12th September 15:27
loskie said:
2010 Manual 2.2 d HSE
How much does a cambelt and waterpump cost at a decent independent?
Same with a haldex service?
Should I consider a 91000m used Freelander 2?
A 2010 one with no cambelt change?
As long as the price is right, I don't see why not... Just budget for a major service (all belts, fluids and possibly even tyres).How much does a cambelt and waterpump cost at a decent independent?
Same with a haldex service?
Should I consider a 91000m used Freelander 2?
A 2010 one with no cambelt change?
FWIW - The auto is a far nicer car to drive than the manual.
M
loskie said:
Thanks. I did drive an auto many years ago at the Landrover Experience Dunkeld. I was impressed with the off road capabilities on what were standard tyres. I wasn't used to an auto at the time and did quite like it.
Not taking anything away from the FL2. But do remember LR Experience tracks are a demonstration of their cars. The courses have grippy beds and are designed for the vehicles to not get stuck. Cambelt and waterpump we would charge around £450, oil service around £125, Haldex with filter around £100.
Belts are due 10 years - they very rarely hit the mileage.
Intercooler hoses splitting are common, and we have one in this week for an intercooler that's split, never seen that happen before.
Belts are due 10 years - they very rarely hit the mileage.
Intercooler hoses splitting are common, and we have one in this week for an intercooler that's split, never seen that happen before.
loskie said:
Not sure that you are quite right with this. The loop through the woods and wading was pretty natural. I live and work rurally so have an idea of artificial or not.
There is usually a hardcore base to the tracks. Even if they might look a little muddy. Road tyres really don’t cut it in real mud. And it really wouldn’t be a good selling point if they had to spend the entire day pulling out stuck Land Rovers. 300bhp/ton said:
loskie said:
Not sure that you are quite right with this. The loop through the woods and wading was pretty natural. I live and work rurally so have an idea of artificial or not.
There is usually a hardcore base to the tracks. Even if they might look a little muddy. Road tyres really don’t cut it in real mud. And it really wouldn’t be a good selling point if they had to spend the entire day pulling out stuck Land Rovers. M
Ignoring the drama above.
I have a 2014 Freelander 2.
My preferred specialist in Edinburgh did my cambelt and water pump for £450.
The haldex was £300.
The auto is nicer than the manual, but the box will need serviced. Previous owner of mine used it often to move a horse box about so when I got the box megaflushed, it took 2 cycles on the machine to get the oil cleaned out properly.
If buying one, make sure the key works, if it’s a key in the dash one, the key can break up and cause non starting issues.
Make sure all electrical items work.
Make sure all doors open from inside, the door actuators can and do fail. My drivers rear has failed, but I rarely carry rear passengers so it’s a future A.J.M issue
Check mot history and if it hasn’t had the rear shocks changed, then be prepared to change the shocks and springs as they are a weak point. I’ve had to change mine.
Fit a good set of all season tyres and you’ll have a very capable and competent suv.
I have Pirelli scorpion verde all seasons on mine.
I have a 2014 Freelander 2.
My preferred specialist in Edinburgh did my cambelt and water pump for £450.
The haldex was £300.
The auto is nicer than the manual, but the box will need serviced. Previous owner of mine used it often to move a horse box about so when I got the box megaflushed, it took 2 cycles on the machine to get the oil cleaned out properly.
If buying one, make sure the key works, if it’s a key in the dash one, the key can break up and cause non starting issues.
Make sure all electrical items work.
Make sure all doors open from inside, the door actuators can and do fail. My drivers rear has failed, but I rarely carry rear passengers so it’s a future A.J.M issue
Check mot history and if it hasn’t had the rear shocks changed, then be prepared to change the shocks and springs as they are a weak point. I’ve had to change mine.
Fit a good set of all season tyres and you’ll have a very capable and competent suv.
I have Pirelli scorpion verde all seasons on mine.
A.J.M said:
Fit a good set of all season tyres and you’ll have a very capable and competent suv.
I have Pirelli scorpion verde all seasons on mine.
I have a massive soft spot for the Freelander, they're a very capable off-roader and (out of the box) more capable than people give them credit for. They're also significantly lighter than the other cars of the same era, which helps reduce the risk of them getting bogged in the first place. The FL2 is my 'weapon-of-choice' in snow & ice. I have Pirelli scorpion verde all seasons on mine.
However, if you are using in 'anger', watch out for the rear bumper.
M
Another Freelander 2 fan here too.
We had two as family cars, a 2006 early model SE manual and a 2014 Metropolis.
Both were faultless over a combined 130,000 miles or so, and superb in bad weather.
The tech was getting a bit dated of course, but they’re still hugely popular in my part of North Yorkshire.
The icing on the cake was the residual value of the Metropolis when we sold it on.
We had two as family cars, a 2006 early model SE manual and a 2014 Metropolis.
Both were faultless over a combined 130,000 miles or so, and superb in bad weather.
The tech was getting a bit dated of course, but they’re still hugely popular in my part of North Yorkshire.
The icing on the cake was the residual value of the Metropolis when we sold it on.
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