First Look at Freelander 2 - Don't Like It

I think you have a point there, it's priced between the rav's etc and the X3. Which I think is fair. Although as you say it's probably equal to the X3 and better than it in a lot of areas (especially off-road).

I think I remember reading somewhere that the freelander was actually bigger than the range rover sport and only a few mm smaller than the D3.

Gary,

Did you actually take it for a drive (it doesn't sound like you did)? The main things that I notice between the old & new Freebee are:

Power - That new TD4 pulls like a train. ;)
Space - More room in the rear and especially the boot.

M

Lets be honest guys, if LR said that the Freelanders competitors were X-snail, rav etc wouldn't we all be a bit worries?

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Originally Posted by LandyAndy

Must admit I thought they looked pretty good when I sat in one a few weeks back.Wasnt too much smaller than my D2,and looked pretty smart too.
Was offered a drive,but I declined telling the rep I dont want one,just a Landy Nutter having a look.
Asked for a drive of a Range Rover Sport,his turn to laugh:D:D:D:D:D:D
Andrew

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Hate smart Azz salepeople like that....what if you wanted to buy it and had a wad of cash bet you he wouldnt have laughed..

It was ok Dawg
It was the same guy I bought BlackBetty off,I always say Gday when Im in there.Ive got a ride in the new Defender when he has one in stock!!!!!
Andrew

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Originally Posted by garrycol

Also had a look at the opposition softroaders - for what they are all desihned for, I cannot see the extra $15-$20 K for the Freelander - yes it is a better car but not that much.

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You can look at it another way. Let's say your mandatory requirements are a diesel 4WD that has a 5 star safety rating. Your options are the BMW X5, Volvo XC90, VW Toureg or the FL2. In this scenario the FL2 is the cheapest without even weighing up the different off road abilities. It all depends on what you want and for a lot of people, me included, safety is an important factor when buying a new car.

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Originally Posted by gorby

Although as you say it's probably equal to the X3 and better than it in a lot of areas (especially off-road).

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Just out of interest, how do you know it is better off road then any of the competitors? Taking the pedigree and history away, has the FL2 proven itself off-road yet?

I didn't say was better, but probably, and just going from reviews from various places. There reviews online of the FL2 off road. I wasn't aware of the X3's off road prowess. ;)

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Originally Posted by catch-22

Taking the pedigree and history away, has the FL2 proven itself off-road yet?

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Errrr... Yep! ;)

M

Having not driven a FL2, I am not qualified to comment but I will anyway. What else are forums for than unqualified comment.
The first thing that worried me was the bloke on this forum who bought one and AFAIR , the aircon didn't work!!!
The FL1 was probably the top performer off road also, but it was the disasterous reliability that made it worth nothing used.
My main problem with it is how expensive it is. It will not sell at that price, just like the Disco is not selling.
Comparing it to the BMW X3 is maybe valid , but the X3 has been a sales disaster for BMW. Nobody, or hardly anybody seems to want a smallish soft roader at the price.
Regards Philip A