rasheed
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Hewwo chaps, I'm thinking of getting a TD4 and wondered if anyone can point me to a checklist or has any pointers to share? I already drive a V8 P38 and have had to learn a LOT just to keep it running (and also petrol's not cheap!). Quite fed up with hevac problems, bad wiring, leaks, ABS problems, EAS headaches. Don't get me wrong I've stayed mostly on top it and the car is very nice to drive but I just don't want / can't afford to repeat the experience. At the same time a smaller car is needed and I still want a 4x4 for German winters. Despite all the jokes at its expense, the freelander has been a market bestseller so I'm tempted.
Some of the questions I have:
1. What do you think of the TD4 engine?
2. Automatic gearbox?
3. Major weaknesses? I read a lot about VCUs, how's brakes, engine, gearbox, electrics?
4. There seems to a facelifted model from around 2004-5 before the Freelander 2 was launched. Is this in anywayy better than the earlier version or was it in fact purely cosmetic?
Is it worth coughing up for an early 2? Are they heaps better made or more reliable?
Whatever I buy I hope to keep it for at least 5 or 6 years and not have to pay its weight in gold every two years just to keep running!
Many thanks!
ps. what's this inside joke about the doors falling off in the wet??
Some of the questions I have:
1. What do you think of the TD4 engine?
2. Automatic gearbox?
3. Major weaknesses? I read a lot about VCUs, how's brakes, engine, gearbox, electrics?
4. There seems to a facelifted model from around 2004-5 before the Freelander 2 was launched. Is this in anywayy better than the earlier version or was it in fact purely cosmetic?
Is it worth coughing up for an early 2? Are they heaps better made or more reliable?
Whatever I buy I hope to keep it for at least 5 or 6 years and not have to pay its weight in gold every two years just to keep running!
Many thanks!
ps. what's this inside joke about the doors falling off in the wet??
