petrolhead Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Fancy a Freelander 2 as my next vehicle. I am based in Newcastle and saw a company called Custombuilt who have about four at the mo but this seemed quite a good price so thought a god place to start looking. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Freelander-2-2-2Td4-GS/261687357032?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D27676%26meid%3De863778523d54ab897d71b7b321e8a86%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D11379%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D121323023324&rt=nc I have about 9K, maybe could stretch to 10K for the right car. It seams the GS is the most popular. XS has more toys but I hate the blue half leather interior. HSE will be out me price range and probably not as hard wearing So I would like your view on the car about and some buying advice please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrolhead Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Couple of choiceshttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Land-Rover-Freelander-2-2-2Td4-2007MY-XS-/261669147495?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cecb25367http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-Land-Rover-Freelander-2-2Td4-GS-5dr-4WD-/331390121130?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d2863f4aa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonovice Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 10k is high for an 8yo motor. I would go for an XS or higher (SE, HSE). Ss and GSs depreciate too quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrolhead Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Well the one from quicks fell thro, turned out the transfer box was buggered so they would not sell it.One of the reasons for looking at that one was the excellent part ex Never mind started looking again today. I only want to spend max £2k over the part ex price and these would come it at that:This one is looking favourit. Its an 08 model with 6 months RAC Warranty and I would only need to give £1500 plus my car:Land Rover Freelander 2.2 Td4 GS 5drThis one is £2100 plus my car:Land Rover Freelander 2.2 Td4 GS 5drI think the first one is the better buy, what do you think?If I want SE or XS they are either more money or much higher mileage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_roberts Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 The first looks better - but there's more photos! With the RAC warranty you can;t really go wrong. Just be sure it covers major things like rear diff, clutch, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrolhead Posted January 31, 2015 Author Share Posted January 31, 2015 Well the first one did not work out as they did not want my car in part ex Have seen this one, more money but newer with less miles and very clean underneath http://www.countydirectcars.co.uk/used-cars/land-rover-freelander-2-2td4-gs-5dr-4wd-newcastle-upon-tyne-201411249192580 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonovice Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Not sure about the beige cream interior on the first one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrolhead Posted February 3, 2015 Author Share Posted February 3, 2015 Well it seems the SE commands a much higher price. So the choice is high spec older, low spec newer http://www.countydirectcars.co.uk/used-cars/land-rover-freelander-2-2td4-gs-5dr-4wd-newcastle-upon-tyne-201411249192580 http://www.cliftoncarsales.co.uk/ - Half way down the page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsetfreelander Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Suggest you look at www.freel2.com. More up to date info there on FL2. Beware, these cars can generate big bills when they go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrolhead Posted February 28, 2015 Author Share Posted February 28, 2015 Just an update. I got an 09 XS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorsetfreelander Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Make sure you get a good warranty, I have had four FL2s in my family and three of them have had big problems. - gearboxes (2) , clutch, half shaft, throttle body, transfer box and now rear diff. Just about to call LandRover Assist out again on rear diff problem on 60 reg with 49k miles.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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