Freelander vs Freelander 2 is it worth the price diff?

[boxe]

Hiya. I am in the market looking for second hand freelanders MY05-07 - with no experience with landys before. Just wanted to hear opinions of people here. 06 Freelander 2s are around 8k pricy than late freelanders. Does the newer model has enough features to justify this?

[inside]

FL1 in general rubbish and will cost you a fortune in repairs.
FL2 no major issues within the last 6 years of production.
Chalk and cheese.
If you can't afford a FL2 do not settle for a FL1.

[101RRS]

FL1 in general rubbish and will cost you a fortune in repairs.
FL2 no major issues within the last 6 years of production.
Chalk and cheese.
If you can't afford a FL2 do not settle for a FL1.

With respect -you have no idea what you are talking about.

Generalisations are dangerous. For sure the 1.8 Fl1 from 98-2000 then the V6 did have some issues and are what you no doubt base your comments on. The diesel FL1s and in particular the later series of the FL1 - the very late TD4s were very good cars.

My 98 FL1 diesel was a highly reliable car that even at 14 years old with 270,000km on it was still a very tight car that reflected a quality build - certainly better than a Disco of the same era.

To answer the posters question - for sure the FL2 is a much better car - better interior, larger, 10 year later design, has Terrain Response - bigger more efficient engines and I would certainly buy one over the FL1 but because they are more advanced by 10 years. If the budget goes to a FL2 TD4 I would go for it. If the budget does not go that far then by all means go for a 04/06 FL 1 TD4 (these are the ones with headlights similar to the last of the Disco 2s.

Garry

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With respect -you have no idea what you are talking about.

I'm trying to save the guy some pain. From what I've seen you will have it with a FL1. Can't get the FL2 then get a Forrester, much better. But hey the internet is full of opinions and this is mine.

[camel_landy]

FL1 in general rubbish and will cost you a fortune in repairs.
FL2 no major issues within the last 6 years of production.
Chalk and cheese.
If you can't afford a FL2 do not settle for a FL1.

Don't talk utter pisch!!

The 1.8 'K' Series petrol engine has some well documented issues (not just when used in the Freelander) but the diesel engines have proven themselves to be verging on 'bomb proof'. My Freelander is one of the first to have come off the production line, thrashed on the Camel Trophy, thrashed around Eastnor as an 'Experience' car and still going strong today after 11 years of ownership.

The Freelander 2 IS a better car but don't discount the FL1. TD4 Auto is the best combination for either FL1 or FL2.

M

[inside]

Well the FL1 is a great car buy one today! Just not the 1.8 or the V6. Something about the IRD too they can go. Overall great car.

[101RRS]

But hey the internet is full of opinions and this is mine.

Mainly by people who have never owned one - a bit like Toyota people talking about Landies.

[101RRS]

Well the FL1 is a great car buy one today! Just not the 1.8 or the V6. Something about the IRD too they can go. Overall great car.

Again - only those prior to 2000 - a little knowledge is a bad thing.

[zedcars]

Flandie MK1 a disaster in NAS markets, basically the V6 engine and early Jatco transmission issues were its downfall. Much improved in 2004 on but too late to recover its tarnished image. The rest of the car was very good and quality comparable to similar cars on the market. Only marred by cheesy Hyundai style cable window regulators

But I have to state what about the parts pricing, and maintenance??? Ownership costs!!!.
Parts pricing and service costs are astronomical!

Yes in other markets like yours, the diesel engine variant was/is --yes to quote Camel Landy "bombproof".

It is the car I think that Landrover hopefully will quietly go away and that is why its successor is called the LR2. The use of Freelander 2 would have been akin to shooting the marketing of the car in the foot.

The Freelander 2 is a bit of a "ho hum" Landrover up here; it didn't enjoy the market penetration as hoped.
There are a few devoted owners, and the car from our experience suffers with annoying can bus issues and electrical parasitic draw on modules, which owners find frustrating. Not bad though, for me its just doesn't have the wow!
Dennis
zedcars

[mikehzz]

Flandie MK1 a disaster in NAS markets, basically the V6 engine and early Jatco transmission issues were its downfall. Much improved in 2004 on but too late to recover its tarnished image. The rest of the car was very good and quality comparable to similar cars on the market. Only marred by cheesy Hyundai style cable window regulators

But I have to state what about the parts pricing, and maintenance??? Ownership costs!!!.
Parts pricing and service costs are astronomical!

Yes in other markets like yours, the diesel engine variant was/is --yes to quote Camel Landy "bombproof".

It is the car I think that Landrover hopefully will quietly go away and that is why its successor is called the LR2. The use of Freelander 2 would have been akin to shooting the marketing of the car in the foot.

The Freelander 2 is a bit of a "ho hum" Landrover up here; it didn't enjoy the market penetration as hoped.
There are a few devoted owners, and the car from our experience suffers with annoying can bus issues and electrical parasitic draw on modules, which owners find frustrating. Not bad though, for me its just doesn't have the wow!
Dennis
zedcars

Mostly the petrol LR2 over there? The diesel is the pick here in my opinion and a good deal more popular. I wouldn't have bought if it was only available in petrol.