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well said mhm just missed get my answer never to be seen again
because peeps put a lot of time n effort to put info on this site to help others and then all we get is others saying "look on other sites - they have useful info"
whats the point of trying to help anyone. either they dont say thanks or point people away from here
no wonder members carnt be arsed any more![]()
why not just reply to any question with "join LRO"?
Hi,
Welcome to the forum. I always PM new freelander owners privately about being a member here. If you're new to Freelander ownership, it's essetial that you read through these artcicles:
Common Freelander Problems
What does my VCU do?
Next, it's important you know how this forum works. First off, Freelanders are the butt of everyone's jokes on this forum (it was P38 Rangies before that) so don't be upset if people tell you to burn it and call it a "gaylander." Newbies are usually mercilessly teased, but you have to remember that it's just banter and they don't really mean it. The most common comeback when the tractor boys take the pish is to remark on how comfortable your FL is compared to their rusty old mine carts. Over time you will get good and at it if you practice.
The important thing is just to have fun, and take everything lightly. Give as good as you get and don't throw your toys out of the pram.
Unlike Japanese cars, Land Rover have a staggering number of really knowlegable people who share info on this large forum. There are very few problems that you can have that we haven't seen and fixed before. So although you will get faults, if you ask for advice you will always get an answer that will help you correct the problem as quickly and cheaply as possible.
I recommend that you buy yourself a Hayne's Manual:
97-03 Models Haynes Manual
03-06 Models Haynes Manual
Servicing this car is easy and will save money that you will need for parts and more complex garage repairs.
Above all, learn to love your Landy and it will return the love tenfold. The Freelander is a Green Laning machine, which is a wonderful pass-time that you and your family will love. It's even better if you go with a group of Landy drivers and take a picnic and such.
Green Laning
Enjoy your stay and I hope to see you around!
Will.
So yu dont tell them of the FREE freelander Rave disks or the stickies in our greenlaning section?
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/how-find-greenlanes-180764.html
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f13/before-you-go-greenlaning-53235.html
I give up!
I will add those in, the main goal is to contact them privately to warn them about the flaming. I know we make light of it but it is truly outrageous and needs to be kept in check. New Freelander owners are seen as fair game and we all go along with it, but we will start losing people to less knowlegable but more civilised forums if we aren't careful. I don't usually pout about it but it has been a bit gratuitous lately.
everyone gets treated the same yeah alot of stick about freelanders but when you watch the forum td5 p38 300tdi series ask a stupid question you get shot down. Like mhm said too many peeps want to take and no input. The abuse can get out of hand but it helps this forum keep it's momentum and not just a 1000 posts of how can if fix this!