FreeLander HSE TD4 now with pics

[Scottie]

took a test drive in the new Freelander today. WOW impressed what a difference over the out going model.

You should book a test drive you get a half day off road experience even though your not interested it is a fun day.

[Scottie]

Launch day for the Freelander. Woopee.

Collect mine in about 17 minutes time anyone wanting to see some pics.????

[sleepyrascal]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Launch day for the Freelander. Woopee.

Collect mine in about 17 minutes time anyone wanting to see some pics.????


YES I DO!!!! Saw one at the London Motorshow and was really impressed!

[ianking]

I saw one of these on the road about 2 weeks ago. Must have been a dealer having a wee fly shot of one.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

Launch day for the Freelander. Woopee.

Collect mine in about 17 minutes time anyone wanting to see some pics.????


Yes please.:D

[Craig]

GET ON WITH IT WOMEN!!;)

[zimbo]

Mmmm 3 new cars in a month that must be a record :D

Well lets see the pics then Fi :p

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

GET ON WITH IT WOMEN!!;)


Craig it is in the garage he is polishing it;):D but I shall go out with me camera the now and take some photos.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by zimbo

Mmmm 3 new cars in a month that must be a record :D

Well lets see the pics then Fi :p


not bad e'hh got to get it all in before I'm jobless.

Ordered the Freelander away back in June was to sit alongside the D3 but unfortunately now in place of the D3.:D

god knows how I'm going to manage to run them all.

Seriously thinking about the Norwich Union thing pay as you drive for the Mini's

[Craig]

Good on ye... - if that is in the garage, that means one if not both of yer coops are out in the cold and wet...:eek::eek::eek::eek::D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by Craig & Jude

Good on ye... - if that is in the garage, that means one if not both of yer coops are out in the cold and wet...:eek::eek::eek::eek::D


correct the freezing cold and wet:(:( got to say though Craig the Laser Blue looked really cool (the colour) when the outside flood light hits on it.:cool::cool:

[zimbo]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by zimbo

Mmmm 3 new cars in a month that must be a record :D

Well lets see the pics then Fi :p


god knows how I'm going to manage to run them all...



I dont mind looking after one of them for you :D:p lol

So is the new toy silver like the disco was?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by zimbo


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by zimbo

Mmmm 3 new cars in a month that must be a record :D

Well lets see the pics then Fi :p


god knows how I'm going to manage to run them all...





I dont mind looking after one of them for you :D:p lol

So is the new toy silver like the disco was?




on no it's ORANGE :D I call it Tango but think it is Tambora Orange.

[zimbo]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop

on no it's ORANGE :D I call it Tango but think it is Tambora Orange.



:cool: cant wait to see the pics, that should polish up REALLY nicely :p

[euan]

How come you got rid of the Disco?

[Scottie]

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[ianking]

Do you still have the SAAB as well

[Craig]

nice car Fi, still not sure about your choice of colours these days...:p;):D

I think it's fab and with wheels that bump up and down kerbs what more could you ask for!! Jude

:D:D

[AndyP & Lenore]

Looks very nice Fi.:D And just ignore Craig, the colour actually looks ok;). Much better than in the brochure's.:p

We're off to take one for a spin tomorrow. Will let you know how we get on.

A.:D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Looks very nice Fi.:D And just ignore Craig, the colour actually looks ok;). Much better than in the brochure's.:p

We're off to take one for a spin tomorrow. Will let you know how we get on.

A.:D


O I wonder how you will get on just remember you can't compare it with your X5. Then again it might surprise you it certainly has grown up alot from the previous Freelander.

Have you ever owned a LR before.??

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Looks very nice Fi.:D And just ignore Craig, the colour actually looks ok;). Much better than in the brochure's.:p

We're off to take one for a spin tomorrow. Will let you know how we get on.

A.:D


O I wonder how you will get on just remember you can't compare it with your X5. Then again it might surprise you it certainly has grown up alot from the previous Freelander.

Have you ever owned a LR before.??


Hi Fi!

We haven't had any LR's before.

To be honest, I was just looking at the 0-60 spec and it seems a tad slow at 11.8 seconds. That's similar to our ML, which we found quite slow.

You're right though, it won't be fair to do a direct comparison with the X5. Will look at it with an open mind. Promise.

A.:D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Looks very nice Fi.:D And just ignore Craig, the colour actually looks ok;). Much better than in the brochure's.:p

We're off to take one for a spin tomorrow. Will let you know how we get on.

A.:D


O I wonder how you will get on just remember you can't compare it with your X5. Then again it might surprise you it certainly has grown up alot from the previous Freelander.

Have you ever owned a LR before.??


Hi Fi!

We haven't had any LR's before.

To be honest, I was just looking at the 0-60 spec and it seems a tad slow at 11.8 seconds. That's similar to our ML, which we found quite slow.

You're right though, it won't be fair to do a direct comparison with the X5. Will look at it with an open mind. Promise.

A.:D


I'll be surprised if you like it. A think a LR is either something you like or don't like it's more 4x4 than SAV as BMW like call them now.

Be interested in what you think.

on the 0-60's times the new FL2 is faster than the D3 and the RRS 2.7V6 diesel. It's got a lot of low down torque.:cool:

[sleepyrascal]

i love Land Rover. Always have!

I drove an old freelander for a year and loveed it. It has unbelievable offroad capabilities over its competitors, and its not to big to drive every day. You can also mistreat it as much as you like and it wont show it, inside or out.

The new one is, however, a VAST improvement on the old one.... but lets face it, that was never gona be to difficult for land rover. I really like the look inside and out and I think its set to be a very popular car! Mind you, the new CRV and X trail are just around the corner and they are entirely new concepts.

[ianking]

That looks like a nice motor, what a huge difference from the old Freelander which wasnt very good.
The new car looks like a mini range Rover Sport. Very nice and the colour is cool.

[ianking]

Forgot to ask what what engine is in the new freelander, is it Ford TDCI or is it BMW TD4.

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by ianking

Forgot to ask what what engine is in the new freelander, is it Ford TDCI or is it BMW TD4.


it's not BMW anymore I don't think.:I:D but Ian it's a quick wee bugger.:cool:;);)

[illegalhunter]

you 2 have defo won the lottery

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by deerslayer

you 2 have defo won the lottery


who needs to win the lottery.;):p:) I'm rich sorry can't help it if my parents are stinking rich can I.:p:D 2 of my brother who are local business men are millionaires so they look after me. I earn a sh1t load of money myself:cool: Are you happy now to extract some personal information from me;):p:kiss:.?????

[illegalhunter]

too much info fiona a bigger garage will be required 4x4 looks good what is the colour fi

[zimbo]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by deerslayer

you 2 have defo won the lottery


who needs to win the lottery....



ME.... :p:D:p I have my perfect garage and house all planned for the day it finally happens ( I hope:D)

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Looks very nice Fi.:D And just ignore Craig, the colour actually looks ok;). Much better than in the brochure's.:p

We're off to take one for a spin tomorrow. Will let you know how we get on.

A.:D


well did you take a spin in one.??????

[AndyP & Lenore]

Yes, we did test drive it and Andrew loves it but we are not sure if the money will work out OK.

I'm sure he will be along soon to give a detailed post of how much he liked it.;):D


L

[AndyP & Lenore]

As requested:

We took the 2.2 Diesel SE out today for a spin round Edinburgh. The whole experience was ruined a wee bit by having an arse as a salesman. Not going back to Rosleigh, or whatever they've changed their name to.

However, the car. We've never driven the Freelander 1 so can't compare to that. But we have sat in and played around with the original Freelander. Freelander 2 is certainly a much nicer car. Far better built, and aesthetically much more pleasing to the eye. The seats were comfy and even though it wasn't top of the range, it seemed pretty feature packed. The exterior of the car is very nice. Much nicer than the Freelander 1. The front does look like a miniature version of a RR Sport.

Enjoyed the drive too. The steering was very light, the engine was actually more punchy than I thought it would, and once the turbo kicks in, it fairly gets the speed up quickly. But it would be fair to say I didn't find it as quick as I'd like. It's true that we've been spoilt with the power of the X5, and only the petrol Freelander 2 will match that power.

The auto version of the diesel is out in April next year, and the Petrol will be out in February. So we are going to leave it on our "to look at" list until the petrol comes out and have another think about it then.

A.:D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore
Enjoyed the drive too. The steering was very light, the engine was actually more punchy than I thought it would, and once the turbo kicks in, it fairly gets the speed up quickly. But it would be fair to say I didn't find it as quick as I'd like. It's true that we've been spoilt with the power of the X5, and only the petrol Freelander 2 will match that power.


A.:D


I'm surprised you liked it :eek::D

the 2.2 diesel engine has been a pleasent surprise to most of us who have driven the new FL2.

I think LR have got a winner with the new FL2

Depending on what spec you get it can be a bit costly compared to the new CRV and X Trail due out but they do not have the crudentials of the LR badge which is what I think drives the price up on them.

Another thing we had to consider is MPG we got a bit of a shock at how bad the X5 was once you put that lovely heavy caravan you've now got on the back of your X your in for a shock (or mayve not) the best we got was 16 /17 mpg tops :eek::eek: that was in Holland towing on the flat and 14mpg on the A9 that was our Lunar @ 1480kg. You could add another 300kg with our extra bits and bobs.

We couldn't live with that the amount of towing we do. It was funny how it was worse than our V10 Treg which got about 24mpg towing. So off went the X5 the D3 was a wee bit better @ about 21mpg so off it has went. We have been told to to look for over 30mpg towing with the Freelander:D:D.

[james f]

Andy try pentalnd in Edinburgh as my Dad bought his defender 90 off them well was a few years back but they were nice folk form what i remember

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by james f

Andy try pentalnd in Edinburgh as my Dad bought his defender 90 off them well was a few years back but they were nice folk form what i remember


Will do:D. And there's Croal Bryson in Kelso too.:D

A.

[Big Gordy]

My mates 'laddie' works for LR sales at Morrisons in Stirling if thats any help:I He's got a nice orange one siting outside the house right now in fact;) :p:D:approve:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Fi, 30MPG when towing is a good figure. I'd be interested to know if you manage that.

To be honest, when we're towing with the X it only goes down from about 32mpg to 25 or 26 mpg. 17mpg is heeluva thirsty. Don't blame you for ditching it.

A.:D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Fi, 30MPG when towing is a good figure. I'd be interested to know if you manage that.

To be honest, when we're towing with the X it only goes down from about 32mpg to 25 or 26 mpg. 17mpg is heeluva thirsty. Don't blame you for ditching it.

A.:D


well Andy my boy once you put the Bessecarr on the back of the X wait for a shock.;):p

Actually if you do find your self going for a LR in the future I would go to Lakeland Landrover at Coniston. Not sure how far that would be from you but worth it for the service.:cool:

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Fi, 30MPG when towing is a good figure. I'd be interested to know if you manage that.

To be honest, when we're towing with the X it only goes down from about 32mpg to 25 or 26 mpg. 17mpg is heeluva thirsty. Don't blame you for ditching it.

A.:D



well Andy my boy once you put the Bessecarr on the back of the X wait for a shock.;):p

Actually if you do find your self going for a LR in the future I would go to Lakeland Landrover at Coniston. Not sure how far that would be from you but worth it for the service.:cool:


Fi, the Bessacar is only 100kg heavier than our last caravan. Not sure we'll notice that much of a difference. I didn't check the figures when we towed it back from the site in October. Will check when we take it out again in March.

A.:D

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by ScottieCoop


quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore

Fi, 30MPG when towing is a good figure. I'd be interested to know if you manage that.

To be honest, when we're towing with the X it only goes down from about 32mpg to 25 or 26 mpg. 17mpg is heeluva thirsty. Don't blame you for ditching it.

A.:D



well Andy my boy once you put the Bessecarr on the back of the X wait for a shock.;):p

Actually if you do find your self going for a LR in the future I would go to Lakeland Landrover at Coniston. Not sure how far that would be from you but worth it for the service.:cool:


Fi, the Bessacar is only 100kg heavier than our last caravan. Not sure we'll notice that much of a difference. I didn't check the figures when we towed it back from the site in October. Will check when we take it out again in March.

A.:D





If we kept to towing at 50/55mph with the X the best we would get 21 22 mpg once we took our X over that then the mpg drop to what I quoted with many miles of our touring on the motorways or auto bahns just wisnae good enough.

MInd you years years years ago we had a V8 Discovery and got 8mpg towing with that:eek::eek:

[Big Col]

Really like that Fi! How is it on long journeys?

[euan]

Here's one for you 4x4 peeps - my old man recently bought an x5 Le Mans Sport 3.0d. It has 20" rims (bling!). I've heard that when the weather gets white the 20" won't be all that great - how have you guys found these things on big rims?

[Scottie]

quote:Originally posted by euan

Here's one for you 4x4 peeps - my old man recently bought an x5 Le Mans Sport 3.0d. It has 20" rims (bling!). I've heard that when the weather gets white the 20" won't be all that great - how have you guys found these things on big rims?


e'mm well should be ok as long as it's not the deep stuff. A good few guys over on X5world fit 17'2 or 18'2 for the winter and in Canda where it really snows they have snows chains.

[AndyP & Lenore]

quote:Originally posted by euan

Here's one for you 4x4 peeps - my old man recently bought an x5 Le Mans Sport 3.0d. It has 20" rims (bling!). I've heard that when the weather gets white the 20" won't be all that great - how have you guys found these things on big rims?


As you know, Euan, I've got the same.

Haven't had a bad winter yet though, so the jury's still out.:eightball:

A.:D

[euan]

quote:Originally posted by AndyP & Lenore


quote:Originally posted by euan

Here's one for you 4x4 peeps - my old man recently bought an x5 Le Mans Sport 3.0d. It has 20" rims (bling!). I've heard that when the weather gets white the 20" won't be all that great - how have you guys found these things on big rims?


As you know, Euan, I've got the same.

Haven't had a bad winter yet though, so the jury's still out.:eightball:

A.:D


I do indeed, thanks for your help on that! He loves it! I'll be up in Aberdeen over Christmas so it'll be my first time driving it then, can't wait.

Fi, where is the half day off road experience? Is the official Land Rover place or is it a dealer one? I drove a local one to me in a Disco and loved it, which was also used by VW for demo runs.

[markyc]

Fi after seeing the car yesterday <albeit in the pi$$ing rain> I've got to say I think it's a belter :D:approve::p love the looks and love the colour :approve::approve::approve:

As you say LR defo have a winner with the FL2 :D;)