My first Disco series 2

[firstdisco]

16 years ago, I started searching for a 4WD to replace several Suzukis and Nissan Patrols. I got so frustrated with all of the different makes and models, with differing options.
As a joke, I decided to take a test drive of a 1999 Disco 2 auto TD5, just to eliminate it from my list.
My test drive was to take it up the Mt Barker freeway.
Well, it turned out no joke at all. I was blown away and loved the vehicle. It had all of the features I was looking for and more. I still have it today. I’m 72 years old, and will probably replace it with a Freelander 2. I think I’m a Landrover tragic.

[jonesfam]

You done good.

[AK83]

.... I think I’m a Landrover tragic.

Do you ignore the oil leaks?
Have you ignored annoying coolant leaks?
Do you get frustrated at the cup holders that don't hold cups properly, or radio that doesn't work sometimes, or that the wipers come on when they feel like it, or a manual gear change that needs to warm up to select smoothly, electrical gremlins, rattles, noises, zizzing vibrations, squeaking squeaks, water leaks, air leaks, creaky doors, jammed locks ....

If none of that stuff never bothered you .. yep! .. definitely 100% LR tragic.

[shack]

My BIL was looking for a "new" car several years ago, he's always had a fascination with the unusual.

He was at our place and started talking about getting a land Rover, possibly a defender... I told him not too, it wouldn't suit what he and his wife wanted to do.


I also had a trump card in my deck, we had at the time, the nastiest 300tdi 2 door 110 ute in Australia parked outside, not one seal on it held oil, the gear stick had so much free play that even for a competent operator, every gear change was an adventure with a twist at the end...

The doors had big enough gaps between themselves and the vehicle, that Elon Musk could have lost his wallet through them.

Cue test drive.

I watched him trying to drive the thing, 3 of us crammed into the cab, missed gears, bunny hopping, lack of performance, no brakes, the turning circle of "Ever Given".

We finished the test drive which included trying to drive over a rocky outcrop.. Which it managed with aplomb, and before we even got out of the vehicle (which I was really looking forward to doing), he says:

"this is the vehicle for me".

To the OP, a Freelander 2 is a very very good vehicle, possibly the best LR have ever released, you'll love it.

Cheers
James

[Slunnie]

"this is the vehicle for me".

Another unexpected twist! :lol2:

[ramblingboy42]

When I bought my D2 , some talent here wrote a poem about it.

I tried a search but couldn't find it.....maybe someone remembers....it would have been 13/14yrs ago.

the d2 needed a second life , had around 350k on it.

[ramblingboy42]

I found my original post and the subsequent poem...if others want to see both , I'll try and put it up.

yay or nay?

[shack]

I found my original post and the subsequent poem...if others want to see both , I'll try and put it up.

yay or nay?Why not...

[Slunnie]

When I bought my D2 , some talent here wrote a poem about it.

I tried a search but couldn't find it.....maybe someone remembers....it would have been 13/14yrs ago.

the d2 needed a second life , had around 350k on it.

That reminded me of Bob and Floras song! I wonder where they are these days.

[jon3950]

To the OP, a Freelander 2 is a very very good vehicle, possibly the best LR have ever released, you'll love it.



I'm inclined to agree with that, a very underrated vehicle.

[RANDLOVER]

I found my original post and the subsequent poem...if others want to see both , I'll try and put it up.

yay or nay?


Why not...

I also vote yes.

[3toes]

Had a Freelander 2 manual as a loaner for a few weeks. Was not pretty as had had a hard life to go with the 180k miles on it. Despite the miles and condition it was great to drive. If did not have the Range Rover would not hesitate to grab one