opinions on Landrovers... Pg 5 Test Drive and Pic of the new toy...hopefully

[Tontsy]

basically, whats peoples opinions on these.

Free landers 2
2.2 ltr turboderv!
160 horses
400 torques

i know alot of people only find the rangys acceptable...

http://www.sablogzone.com/carzone/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/Land-Rover-Freelander-2-White-Black-1.jpg

[jonas2112]

is that 2.2 diesel ?

[Tontsy]

yeah 2.2 Denzellll!

[jonas2112]

if i had the money id have one looks loads better than the older model

[Tontsy]

if i had the money id have one looks loads better than the older model

if i can afford one... anyone can :p
not too shabby on Fuel, 33mph around town, claimed 49 on motorway!
fair enough its 65Ltr tank! (13Gallon)

but for 20grand new, starting price!

[jonas2112]

whats the road tax on them ?

[Kelvin]

i dont think there is anything wrong with them, other than the usual wear and tear they are designed to go on and on.
i had a discovery and it was more or less faultess for the time i owned it, but sold that on for a Hilux.

[Tontsy]

ive read to believe its a group F, therfor 125 a year! :y:

worst case its 175 a year!

[Tontsy]

i dont think there is anything wrong with them, other than the usual wear and tear they are designed to go on and on.
i had a discovery and it was more or less faultess for the time i owned it, but sold that on for a Hilux.

my mate has a garage full of old landys from series 2 up to range rovers.
and he thrashes them around on adventures and town!

ive had a play in a few! and really enjoyed them!
although old to new is a big difference in how you treat it on a drive! lol.

[jonas2112]

ive read to believe its a group F, therfor 125 a year! :y:

worst case its 175 a year!

cheap as chips ! i had a figure of around £400 dont know what i was thinking there !!

[furiomike]

New Freelanders and Disco's are both very nice, but you need a fair few quid.

[saxokid100]

New Freelander very nice........:y::p

[MrHouston]

Don't like this model really.. petrol drinker too i guess?

[Tontsy]

New Freelanders and Disco's are both very nice, but you need a fair few quid.

i have upto 22k to spend on a new car.
i was looking at a clio sport, and then moving out...

but then, my mum is happy for me to stay here for a few more years aslong as i continue to pay my way!
and if i get a nice car, the dad wants to have use of it when my mum has their car! lol

so i was thinking freelander, not too shabby on fuel imo
from what ive heard well built, and reliable! possibly use for slight off roading ;) open field play ect.
insurance is affordable tbh! 1200 fully comp, 20, license 1.4 years and 0NCB drops to 600 when i come to renew! that is a brand new one!

[Tontsy]

Don't like this model really.. petrol drinker too i guess?

petrol, is well. most things a drinker now a days for what ive been looking at!
i do believe the fuel of satan will be the way forwards sometime soon!

also rather the colour be white.

[jonas2112]

buy it !

[Tontsy]

buy it !

ever more tempting by the minute!
am going to look at one tomorrow though :)

[James106]

What happened to the 172 Boh????!!!

And a landy would be ace! please say your going to take it off road? and take me with :P

[Tontsy]

What happened to the 172 Boh????!!!

And a landy would be ace! please say your going to take it off road? and take me with :P

if i get a 172...i will be paying more for insurance :p
if i buy this... i wont haha

if i got one of these i have 2 choices.
20" on low profiles
and a nice boot for we all know what im good at :p

or

17" big profile fuckers and alot of mud :D


a 200bhp 172 sounds nice
but this is fun imo.

[blakey26]

stay away from old freelanders, the transfer boxes are them are prone to failing

[Tontsy]

stay away from old freelanders, the transfer boxes are them are prone to failing

looking at brand new.
anything fails, it'll be under warrenty y0!

alot of reviews say they have been made ALOT better now!

[blakey26]

thank god! couldnt have made them worse!

[Tontsy]

thank god! couldnt have made them worse!

could be french... lol.

[James106]

if i get a 172...i will be paying more for insurance :p
if i buy this... i wont haha

if i got one of these i have 2 choices.
20" on low profiles
and a nice boot for we all know what im good at :p

or

17" big profile fuckers and alot of mud :D


a 200bhp 172 sounds nice
but this is fun imo.

Very true, 172 would be ace for tracks , but theres no tracks round here so would meen hardly going on them, at least with the landy you have all of Bodmin moor to tare up!!!

Jeez how much is insurance then?

[blakey26]

could be french... lol.

*shudders*

[Tontsy]

Very true, 172 would be ace for tracks , but theres no tracks round here so would meen hardly going on them, at least with the landy you have all of Bodmin moor to tare up!!!

Jeez how much is insurance then?

the slioo would of been track, and a very nice one with the plans i was looking at!
but not sensible in the long run or for a daily!

the insurance on the 172 was 1700...drops to 1000 next year
on this...1200 drops to 600 next year! less again if i get NCBs :D
both Fully comp!


now, bodmin moors FTW! *awaits the snow again and ill be well away :D*

[MikeyW]

He won't be treking over into those types of places Jams, horrible, disgusting places.

But seriously matthew make up your mind. Why not go all out, buy the 172, buy the fiat, buy the landy, make some sort of cornish, hybrid, inbred type of machine.

[sparky771]

Its no Defender :P

Or Range Rover! it doesn't know what it is!

I dont like them and never have :) if you like it go for it but bare inmind if you take it off road prpare to get stuck alot cause they are crap! the best off road landrover make in standard form is the latest RangeRover cause of all the tech goodies make it amazing off road :)

[James106]

He won't be treking over into those types of places Jams, horrible, disgusting places.

But seriously matthew make up your mind. Why not go all out, buy the 172, buy the fiat, buy the landy, make some sort of cornish, hybrid, inbred type of machine.

Well won't find a single piece of grass in that horrible place you call a city!

I think the landy is good idea, good daily, great fun, comfortable looks ok/good good insurance room for me and Mike to come with you on off-roading runs.

Everybodys a winner

[Tontsy]

He won't be treking over into those types of places Jams, horrible, disgusting places.

But seriously matthew make up your mind. Why not go all out, buy the 172, buy the fiat, buy the landy, make some sort of cornish, hybrid, inbred type of machine.

haha!
the 172 as ive said to jam wouldnt be THAT practical for a daily.
the abarth, the waiting list...fuck that! thats like having to ask he Mrs for sex, it never happens!

the landy... is on my doorstep asking to me bought :(
i have to make the right decision!

22k budget
3-5 year ownership then want to move on to the bigger better version, this case would obvioulsy be a rangy!
and new!

Its no Defender :P

Or Range Rover! it doesn't know what it is!

I dont like them and never have :) if you like it go for it but bare inmind if you take it off road prpare to get stuck alot cause they are crap! the best off road landrover make in standard form is the latest RangeRover cause of all the tech goodies make it amazing off road :)

a 2nd hand, and a few good year old Rangy is within my price range!
but in the long run, would not be benificial to me tbh.

[MikeyW]

Well won't find a single piece of grass in that horrible place you call a city!

I think the landy is good idea, good daily, great fun, comfortable looks ok/good good insurance room for me and Mike to come with you on off-roading runs.

Everybodys a winner

Dartmoor ? Ha.

[Tontsy]

Well won't find a single piece of grass in that horrible place you call a city!

I think the landy is good idea, good daily, great fun, comfortable looks ok/good good insurance room for me and Mike to come with you on off-roading runs.

Everybodys a winner

hahah!
i could sort something out! but dont look like ill be cranking out those E-brake turns no more! lol.

[James106]

hahah!
i could sort something out! but dont look like ill be cranking out those E-brake turns no more! lol.

Lol sweet!

Seriously think you should invest in this!

Although i really like the 172 too :(

[sparky771]

you can if you wish but you will smash diffs up :P

[Tontsy]

you can if you wish but you will smash diffs up :P

handbrakes are for parking... and parking only!
driving like a fool... is for cars like...my saxo lol.

its alot of money to not re5pect it!

[Tontsy]

Lol sweet!

Seriously think you should invest in this!

Although i really like the 172 too :(

haha yeah man, ive been looking, researching and that ALL day!
even ahd the Mrs on the go looking for pros and cons lol. then when she asked if she could be on the insurance, was poltly smacked outside the head and kicking the fucking cunt!
she can pay for the fuel :) that is all...

i do love the clio... but think long run!
4 years down the line...what would i still have!

[James106]

handbrakes are for parking... and parking only!
driving like a fool... is for cars like...my saxo lol.

its alot of money to not re5pect it!

Naaa Blad was finkin goin down maccys wiv yor new landy blad?

Yeah Christ wouldn't be ragging the tits out of a 20 grand car!

[RichM]

Make up your mind man lol, atleast I know who to call if I ever get stuck in a ditch/muddy swamp/in some deep snow etc :P

[Tontsy]

Naaa Blad was finkin goin down maccys wiv yor new landy blad?

Yeah Christ wouldn't be ragging the tits out of a 20 grand car!

and if some nova parked in the grill waiting BAY and was already eating! i would just park the fuck on them :y:

NOTE : NO FOOD OR DRINK TO BE CONSUMED IN MY LANDY! haha

[Tontsy]

Make up your mind man lol, atleast I know who to call if I ever get stuck in a ditch/muddy swamp/in some deep snow etc :P

oi you! STFU! and make me some sweet ad sour chicken balls! with a receipt for the chips!
its alot of money needs to be the right choice!

and if your going to bitch... your not having a lift.

[mik]

J222JRA... saxo thread yes ??? just like you said.....

[Tontsy]

J222JRA... saxo thread yes ??? just like you said.....

am i missing something? . . .

general chat...anything goes :p

[James106]

haha yeah man, ive been looking, researching and that ALL day!
even ahd the Mrs on the go looking for pros and cons lol. then when she asked if she could be on the insurance, was poltly smacked outside the head and kicking the fucking cunt!
she can pay for the fuel :) that is all...

i do love the clio... but think long run!
4 years down the line...what would i still have!

Lol yeah a little french car!

But then at least if you ever sell the Landy you could get something like this as a little project.

And Lulz at the bit about mrs.Exhibit!

and if some nova parked in the grill waiting BAY and was already eating! i would just park the fuck on them :y:

NOTE : NO FOOD OR DRINK TO BE CONSUMED IN MY LANDY! haha

Not even pringles?

[mik]

yes...

[James106]

J222JRA... saxo thread yes ??? just like you said.....

Wow Epic Fail for you!

[Tontsy]

no pringles are the worst of all! they crumble and fall apart...though then again Exhibid D would be cleaning it on a regular basis! and her Uggs like to leave mess in the footwells and her fluffy fucking jacket, mess up teh seats...bitch!

[RichM]

oi you! STFU! and make me some sweet ad sour chicken balls! with a receipt for the chips!
its alot of money needs to be the right choice!

and if your going to bitch... your not having a lift.

:panic: big meanie :(

[Tontsy]

yes...

that being what? . . .

a general conversation about a car im looking at getting, once ive sold my SAXO!
whilst the general topic is on a general chat section of the forum... in which anything within reason goes.

and as for reference to J222, we both now know where my "within reason" starts and ends lol :y:

[RichM]

I'm confused with mik's posts...did you upset him in another thread tonts? lulz

[James106]

no pringles are the worst of all! they crumble and fall apart...though then again Exhibid D would be cleaning it on a regular basis! and her Uggs like to leave mess in the footwells and her fluffy fucking jacket, mess up teh seats...bitch!

Lmao!


Tonts going a bit off topic now lol!

Anyway what the one your going to see tomorrow like?

[Tontsy]

Lmao!


Tonts going a bit off topic now lol!

Anyway what the one your going to see tomorrow like?


there is no main topic, in a general banter forum!
yeah, i went there! lol.

basically, that, but in white!
http://www.autospies.com/images/users/tryme/main/2010_land_rover_freelander-2_white_black_edition.jpg

thats the best i can find for a white one on google :n:

[Tontsy]

its nothing special, and im not taking up many of the optional extras!

ive seen what kind of 19-20" rims are available after market routes.
so possibly change them! and lower the profile, depending on how i would decide to drive it!

im not bothered about full leather interior
or a 7" dvd sat nav screen!

its got air con
its got leccy windows

what more do i want tbh?

[mik]

I'm confused with mik's posts...did you upset him in another thread tonts? lulz

no tonts sound... im just being sarcastic as i was told it was a saxo site only
roo'''

[James106]

its nothing special, and im not taking up many of the optional extras!

ive seen what kind of 19-20" rims are available after market routes.
so possibly change them! and lower the profile, depending on how i would decide to drive it!

im not bothered about full leather interior
or a 7" dvd sat nav screen!

its got air con
its got leccy windows

what more do i want tbh?

White good choice , Blacked out windowsy0!

Yeah get the 20's!

Then pick up some shite old Big tread Fuckers for off-roading!

[Tontsy]

no tonts sound... im just being sarcastic as i was told it was a saxo site only
roo'''

there are strict T&C's on this site.
i dont know what reference you are making here, but im sure if something come of it, it had no intended offence from the mods.
you see alot of banter about alot of shit in general chat.

White good choice , Blacked out windowsy0!

Yeah get the 20's!

Then pick up some shite old Big tread Fuckers for off-roading!

white, colour coded, and blacked out all around!
and im also going to keep a jiffy bag of flour on the passenger seat, so when the rozzers pull me for being young and in this kinda vehicle! they see that and try to rape me...and i ca use the greatest story ever!
" i was making a cake and ran out of flour so went to my mums to get some!"

l00sh!

[MikeyW]

Tonto did I hear your going to look at one tommorow ? I'lllll cooooomeeeee. Well going to pick up my new flash in the morning but yeah you know

[Tontsy]

Tonto did I hear your going to look at one tommorow ? I'lllll cooooomeeeee. Well going to pick up my new flash in the morning but yeah you know

pick up the new flash motor...
pick me up . . .

then go look, in saltgash meht!
ill give you a squid for the bridge lulz!

[James106]

there are strict T&C's on this site.
i dont know what reference you are making here, but im sure if something come of it, it had no intended offence from the mods.
you see alot of banter about alot of shit in general chat.



white, colour coded, and blacked out all around!
and im also going to keep a jiffy bag of flour on the passenger seat, so when the rozzers pull me for being young and in this kinda vehicle! they see that and try to rape me...and i ca use the greatest story ever!
" i was making a cake and ran out of flour so went to my mums to get some!"

l00sh!

Thought you said no food or drink ;)

[RichM]

http://images.sytner.co.uk/w3images/used_stock/-73624/new_image_1.jpg

;)

[Tontsy]

Thought you said no food or drink ;)

they iz goingz t0 finkz its gear innit! not f00dz!

there is a subtle difference

[MikeyW]

pick up the new flash motor...
pick me up . . .

then go look, in saltgash meht!
ill give you a squid for the bridge lulz!

No the new flash :flush:

Yeah okay i'll text you about 11/12ish.

[James106]

they iz goingz t0 finkz its gear innit! not f00dz!

there is a subtle difference

Mo you just made me cream ;)

And ton'ts post pics up of your new car tomorrow ;)

i'm out!

[djmartin]

I can give you a perfect review on this mate. well the 1.8 version.

I picked one up on monday for my sister drove from warrington to where I live near Hull. here is my brief review (il also be doing a proper video review of the car and other cars once I get all the camera gear deliverd :D...)

1.8 petrol engine very torque and rev happy, clutch on all models are a bit of a pain so expect to sit in the freelander and stall it a couple of times (I personally had no problems but my father stalled about 11 times lols).


off road
Suspension takes a beating and handles very well with minimal body roll for such a short wheel based 4x4.newer models (2005>) where upgraded with stiffer bushes & roll bars

MPG
very good indeed roughtly 28/30 mpg.

Motorway driving
Horrible gets very boring due to the dull interior and due to the engine is rev happy your doing 70mph in 5th with 4,000 revs so all you hear is RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

gearbox
dont expect a miracle from the land rover 0-60 is about a week. moving from 1st to 2nd gear gets you no where unless you rev it hard. best gear out of the box is 4th very long and pulls hard. 5th may aswell not be present since your on the motorway at 4k revs @ 70mph hmm!

Interior
land rovers where built for low budget in mind to get you from A>B in a 4x4. very cheap plastic and you will find most the parts are inter changable throughout the landrover range and even other rover models. seats are actually comfy but doors mainly show metal Not much material used within the cabin of the landrover.

Audio/Entertainment
the sound system if set up right sounds good settings I changed it to was as follows. rear/front -1 (more sound out of rear speakers) Bass set to +2 and treable set to 0. seem to get a nice warm sound not to puntchy and can crank it up to about number 15 before it gets distorted. also to consider is in total there are 8 speakers in the land rover belive it or not lol.

Engine
Pre 2005 (old shape) are known for head gasket failure. newer models where upgraded with a thick metal head gasket. dotn be suprised if you turn the engine on and you cant tell if the engine is actually really on. I had to open the window put my head outside and rev the engine you honestly cant tell if the engine is on its really silent until your on the move and at the high end of the rev range.

Summer time
keep this in mind the land rover is like the suzuki vitara you can detatch the rear half of the roof ;)


the one my sister purchased was a late 2005 model (new shape) in black. 24,468 on the clock, FSH etc etc £5,995. very cheap for the milage and year + helps having a brother who isa petrolhead I suppose haha.


hope my review helped you out mate :D.

[Tontsy]

No the new flash :flush:

Yeah okay i'll text you about 11/12ish.

yeah man, sounds a plan bruv!

Mo you just made me cream ;)

And ton'ts post pics up of your new car tomorrow ;)

i'm out!

lol ill take a many pics! and will upload them tomorrow night d00de!
so all these peeps can see what sex love me and mikey have been to see :y:

[Tontsy]

I can give you a perfect review on this mate. well the 1.8 version.

I picked one up on monday for my sister drove from warrington to where I live near Hull. here is my brief review (il also be doing a proper video review of the car and other cars once I get all the camera gear deliverd :D...)

1.8 petrol engine very torque and rev happy, clutch on all models are a bit of a pain so expect to sit in the freelander and stall it a couple of times (I personally had no problems but my father stalled about 11 times lols).


off road
Suspension takes a beating and handles very well with minimal body roll for such a short wheel based 4x4.newer models (2005>) where upgraded with stiffer bushes & roll bars

MPG
very good indeed roughtly 28/30 mpg.

Motorway driving
Horrible gets very boring due to the dull interior and due to the engine is rev happy your doing 70mph in 5th with 4,000 revs so all you hear is RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.

gearbox
dont expect a miracle from the land rover 0-60 is about a week. moving from 1st to 2nd gear gets you no where unless you rev it hard. best gear out of the box is 4th very long and pulls hard. 5th may aswell not be present since your on the motorway at 4k revs @ 70mph hmm!

Interior
land rovers where built for low budget in mind to get you from A>B in a 4x4. very cheap plastic and you will find most the parts are inter changable throughout the landrover range and even other rover models. seats are actually comfy but doors mainly show metal Not much material used within the cabin of the landrover.

Audio/Entertainment
the sound system if set up right sounds good settings I changed it to was as follows. rear/front -1 (more sound out of rear speakers) Bass set to +2 and treable set to 0. seem to get a nice warm sound not to puntchy and can crank it up to about number 15 before it gets distorted. also to consider is in total there are 8 speakers in the land rover belive it or not lol.

Engine
Pre 2005 (old shape) are known for head gasket failure. newer models where upgraded with a thick metal head gasket. dotn be suprised if you turn the engine on and you cant tell if the engine is actually really on. I had to open the window put my head outside and rev the engine you honestly cant tell if the engine is on its really silent until your on the move and at the high end of the rev range.

Summer time
keep this in mind the land rover is like the suzuki vitara you can detach the rear half of the roof ;)


the one my sister purchased was a late 2005 model (new shape) in black. 24,468 on the clock, FSH etc etc £5,995. very cheap for the milage and year.


hope my review helped you out mate :D.



ahh awesome stuff dude!
its great to hear peoples options / thoughts and personal reviews when looking into new motors!

i know the older models have head gasket problems!
lad i work with, used to work with landys! so have given me a few tips adn pointers!

only fail is, they dont do test drives unless your 23 with a license of 3 years :/
wtf is up with that!

[-Frisby-]

doesnt take my fancy, i prefer the range-rovers

[oli208]

Its all about the land rover defenders. They never miss a beat and will have a longer life span than most other cars.

[djmartin]

Its all about the land rover defenders. They never miss a beat and will have a longer life span than most other cars.

my mates after one........ Defender 90 il be doing a review on those aswell :D.

http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/defender_90_tomb_raider_1-500x375.jpg

defenders looks more manly compared to the softer front end looking freelander.

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/crop/200511/2005-land-rover-freelande-4_460x0w.jpg

me personally id have a suzuki SJ410 thats been modified :).

http://www.4x4offroads.com/image-files/1986-suzuki-sj-410-pict01.jpg

or one of the CJ series.

http://www.carid.com/images/body-kits/jeep-cj76-body-kits_cat.jpg



now thats off roading lol.

[saxolenny]

buy a defender there so much fun they can go anywhere

[Davo106]

If your gonna get a Land Rover... Get a proper one...

http://www.4x4shop.net/Pictures/LandRover/gunter.JPG

[sparky771]

i agree ^^

[wardy123]

defo get a defender, the newish discoverys always have problems. the defenders seem to keep a good price aswell, well the ones i was looking at before were anyway!!!

[W20TOM]

Soo nice all landrovers are :y:

[Tontsy]

the discoverys are frikkin awsome, and i would love one of them but your looking aroun 30k and not much less for a decent approved 2nd hand one!

the defenders are great for off roading, and will get almost anywhere, and over anything!
but are shit on fuel! and just outside my price range!

i would g old school / second hand and get something like a Series 2...
but new is what im looking for.


currently freelander have it ftw!

[Tontsy]

http://images.sytner.co.uk/w3images/used_stock/-73624/new_image_1.jpg

;)

yes thats what im going to look at today :d

[James106]

Why don't you test drive a private sale one? probs won't be a 09 but still 08, can't be much difference.

[SneakyVTR]

Mate if I did read the thread correctly you have 22K tops to spend out?

Personally if you were looking down the landy route I would 100% go for a defender 90 300tdi or a Td5 or at least give it a look. No car compares! And the free lander has a bit of a reputation with hairdressers and women :homme:

They hold value so well and you could easily pay £7-8K for a great condition, low milage, properly kitted out with diff guards, steering guards, Roof rack, spot lights, winch + bumper, spare wheel swing away (so it doesn't rip off the back door ;)) With some proper off shoes that will destroy everything.

Ever seen a car tow something off a sheet of ice? These things do it no problem and you look the dogs bullocks in doing so!

[Tontsy]

Mate if I did read the thread correctly you have 22K tops to spend out?

Personally if you were looking down the landy route I would 100% go for a defender 90 300tdi or a Td5 or at least give it a look. No car compares! And the free lander has a bit of a reputation with hairdressers and women :homme:

They hold value so well and you could easily pay £7-8K for a great condition, low milage, properly kitted out with diff guards, steering guards, Roof rack, spot lights, winch + bumper, spare wheel swing away (so it doesn't rip off the back door ;)) With some proper off shoes that will destroy everything.

Ever seen a car tow something off a sheet of ice? These things do it no problem and you look the dogs bullocks in doing so!

i can only look at them!
im not buying for the purpose of winching and going off road!

as it would be my daily for atleast the next 5 years! i cant see a defender doing that for me!
if i wanted another toy! then hell yes a defender 110 would be great for me!

[Tontsy]

Why don't you test drive a private sale one? probs won't be a 09 but still 08, can't be much difference.

meh the Mrs mum, is up there with all the lawers and proity developers and architechts. went to one of her mates, Ne years party! and the street was full of range rover sports, X5, aston martins... im sure someone will let me take theirs for a drive :p

[sharpy24]

i suggest to anyone who has never driven a defender and is suggesting getting one as a daily driver to go test drive one, they are not that good as a daily driver and the driving position is a bit odd and to the left a bit the the interior is pap, they are primarily agricultural and off road vehicles for a reason, dont expect comfort lol

[MikeyW]

i suggest to anyone who has never driven a defender and is suggesting getting one as a daily driver to go test drive one, they are not that good as a daily driver and the driving position is a bit odd and to the left a bit the the interior is pap, they are primarily agricultural and off road vehicles for a reason, dont expect comfort lol

Exactly !!

Me and tonto have just got back from the LandRover showroom. Some of the rangies in there omg.

The new defender looks awesome on the outside, inside - awesome from the front view, but the dashboard is literally a plastic box with bits stuck on. No way in hell a daily car for 5 years.

They do the freelander in possibly the most gorgeous colour I have ever seen, mauritous blue funnily enough. But its alot lighter and 'bluer' lol. In the sunlight it was spanking.

Tonts test drove the FreeLander SE which was amazing. The interior was perfect, exterior was stunning, engine had alot grunt etc etc.

Overall VERY nice car, but for 22k you can get ALOT from a 2nd hand car bearing in mind.

[James106]

Pics or your lying!

[Dom]

Freelanders are very nice cars, only downside to it is the petrol consumption :n: They handle like a boat at speed but that is to be expected, they are very very solid cars..

Also the space in the back is great, fold the seats down and then again it leaves enough room in the boot for 4 adults to play strip poker :y:

[MikeyW]

Jams tonto will put the pics up later.

Freelanders are very nice cars, only downside to it is the petrol consumption :n: They handle like a boat at speed but that is to be expected, they are very very solid cars..

Also the space in the back is great, fold the seats down and then again it leaves enough room in the boot for 4 adults to play strip poker :y:

Late 30s early 40s on the 2.2 TD.

Rear room was immense

[Dom]

Late 30s early 40s on the 2.2 TD.

Rear room was immense

40mpg?! I was barely getting 25 in the summer, had to drive 30mph 5th gear :(

EDIT: Mine is a 1.8 Unleaded though :n: So shit lol

[MikeyW]

Yep that was the figures the guy had given us. What model were you driving ?

[Dom]

Sorry, edited it in the above post, mine is a 1.8 XEI :n:

[MikeyW]

Yeah he said the petrols were terrible for MPG !

[Dom]

Yeah he said the petrols were terrible for MPG !

Having the 'Leadfoot' perk on didn't help it either :n:

[Tontsy]

as mikey stated, we went for a visit to the show roooom :D
whoopa!

insurance on the model i test drove, was ABIT more than i expected! but i think it would be worth paying it, for what it was, there was alot of car!
full leather, heated seats, panoramic sunroof, arm rests on front seats, auto climate controle, dvd / sat nav, Apline Headunt with 6 CD changer, Alpine coax all round with wub woofer in Dash, didnt sound too bad tb, but im sure i could sort something out ;) cruise control, terrain response system and Parking sensors y0! which tbh i thought i would need... but i feel not as it already provides such great visibility!...the list is endless!

big bugger compared to a saxo! but so easy to drive, one you're in the driving seat, and have the mirrors all set, you feel strong on the road! i ended up in a tight lane so had to turn the thing around! and was very easy! also parked it back up in the forcourt! and the mirrors and view of the vehicle and surroundings from the driving seat was fantastic!
i have no roll what so ever in my sax, so feeling it in this was a wee bit wierd! but went well, and was taking some sweeping bends at 50-55mph and felt very comfortable with it too!

give me two minutes to bluetooth a pic and il throw it up :y:

big thanks to Mikey for picking me up, what a prick lol.

[Tontsy]

2.2 litre TD4 SE
Baltic Blue
15Months warrenty on it / till first MOT!

£22,500

as i said, being a better Trim model, with alot of extras the insurance on this model is abit more than the Basic model, with a difference of around 600 quid... hmmm... but worth it imo!
http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs193.snc3/20067_259138708986_720258986_3201120_7405257_n.jpg

[baker556]

you could buy a second hand porsche cayenne for that price !

[Tontsy]

you could buy a second hand porsche cayenne for that price !

you wouldnt see me driving a porsche... :homme: tbh

[Jungle_Jim]

:o i wouldnt buy a 4x4 if i was spending that kind of money, not really my thing.

[RichM]

What would the insurance be for you on one of those?

[Tontsy]

:o i wouldnt buy a 4x4 if i was spending that kind of money, not really my thing.

honeslty i never thought it would be something id want to spend my money on either!
but after driving it, its a complety different matter!

suppose my bikes are still for my main thrill factor!

What would the insurance be for you on one of those?

on that one 1800 Fully Comp.
on a basic Model, 1200

note im paying 900 for my saxo!

[RichM]

honeslty i never thought it would be something id want to spend my money on either!
but after driving it, its a complety different matter!

suppose my bikes are still for my main thrill factor!



on that one 1800 Fully Comp.
on a basic Model, 1200

note im paying 900 for my saxo!

Bikes>Cars ;)

Not too bad on the insurance then, considering its on a 20k+ car, loosh!

[Dom]

Insurance is not too bad on these tbh.. Mine is only £587 a year and I was only 17 at the time

Before I get the "Oh thats bullshit" messages, I will explain why its so cheap if need be.

[Tontsy]

Insurance is not too bad on these tbh.. Mine is only £587 a year and I was only 17 at the time

Before I get the "Oh thats bullshit" messages, I will explain why its so cheap if need be.

next year when i come to renew it will be around that price!
at teh age of 21

but you have the 1 not the 2
which makes a big difference ive noticed!

also i live in a city
0 Ncb
and black listed on insruance from an epic crash! lol.

[Tontsy]

Bikes>Cars ;)

Not too bad on the insurance then, considering its on a 20k+ car, loosh!

nah not too bad concidering what it drops to when it comes to re-newing ;)

hmm i want another bike tbh!
but with this kinda weather, i think nottt! :n:

[James106]

Looks good mate! is that a black one yeah?

When do you think you will make your mind up on it BUDDY!

[steve_335]

The freelander 2 is a really nice car, i work on them, they are nice to drive and perform well all round for what they are, They do have a few problems like the steering going heavy on them with requires a new resevoir a a power steering fluid flush, they have a few recalls, but overall the are one of the nicest cars iv driven, only thing better are range rovers imo

[farmerchris]

Defender ftw!!!!

[MikeyW]

big thanks to Mikey for picking me up, what a prick lol.

Before anyone wonders why he just did such a horrid thing...tontos message tone is..........'whatta prick'.

The salesman was talking then went silent, guess who goes and gets a message at that very moment, haha. EPIC FAIL.

He was not impressed.

And will everyone stop saying defender FTW etc....as someone, tonto and myself have stated. unless you have driven a defender everyday for years and actually found it comfy and easy then you have to remember this will be his daily car.

[James106]

Before anyone wonders why he just did such a horrid thing...tontos message tone is..........'whatta prick'.

The salesman was talking then went silent, guess who goes and gets a message at that very moment, haha. EPIC FAIL.

He was not impressed.

And will everyone stop saying defender FTW etc....as someone, tonto and myself have stated. unless you have driven a defender everyday for years and actually found it comfy and easy then you have to remember this will be his daily car.

Yeah so Fuck you all!!!!!!

[Tom5190]

I hate freelanders with a passion, in a word there shit, ive worked on quite a few at work for all sorts of stuff from window regs to oil breathers, any amounts of oil leaks, brake/suspension problem's. (granted all were older than 4 years)

[lakey_xs]

sod that ugly thing i would have got a defender for off road use and a nice audi estate and a deposist on a house

[Steve_90]

Is that the 2.2 diesel engine from a Beamer?

[MikeyW]

Is that the 2.2 diesel engine from a Beamer?

The Freelander was the BMW derv engine.

Thew ne one is just called the Land Rover iirc and is a completely different engine.

[Tontsy]

The Freelander was the BMW derv engine.

Thew ne one is just called the Land Rover iirc and is a completely different engine.

yeah boiii:
its a complete new engine, but ive read somehwere its a volvo lump!

22k would not get something like a defender, an audi estate and a depo on a house...one or the other yeah, but not even two of them tbh!

although 2012 does look like ill be upgrading again, eh mikey ;) new rangy ftw!

[Predator_R32]

Should of bought a defender, proper 4x4 not a dressed up thing

something like this

http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/1446140.htm

[ryanmt]

Defenders are good at what they do but i wouldnt want one as a daily. Far too agricultural.

But for 22k? That would get you an 06/07 plate L332 2.5 Vogue

[SneakyVTR]

Defenders are good at what they do but i wouldnt want one as a daily. Far too agricultural.

But for 22k? That would get you an 06/07 plate L332 2.5 Vogue

There's your problem.. It's a Vogue. Lexus have made that lush sports car but I wouldn't buy it because it's still a Lexus.

[Slammed_Posi_Vtr]

there's your problem.. It's a vogue. Lexus have made that lush sports car but i wouldn't buy it because it's still a lexus.

and thats a problem because???

[ryanmt]

There's your problem.. It's a Vogue. Lexus have made that lush sports car but I wouldn't buy it because it's still a Lexus.
Vogues just a trim level. If it bothered you that much you could get a HSE badge for the back and just enjoy your twin stage heated seats, climate control, a car that heats its self up in the morning so its de-iced and warm inside before you leave the house, reversing camera, satnav, tv. I could go on.. its even got a fiber optic can-bus!

Land rover and Range rover are the same thing just rangerover is a bit more premium.

[Tontsy]

Lol when the bloke knew the ammount I wanted to spend he did point out he has a rangey for the same price! But running costs on them are dreadfull! They eat tyres and mph is shiters!

I live in the middle of a city, a defender wouldn't be worth its weight in gold! And non benificial if I got one but I love the 110