Taffy

Active Member

• Apr 28, 2024

• #1

Hi all. I’m considering returning to owning Landy but I’m in two minds either get freelander 2 auto or get defender 90. I’ve had disco 1 and defender 90 ex military. I’m now 50 and thinking of freelander 2 for comfort but are they easy to work on if breaks down ? In my head defender cos it is aluminium rust proof and body can be taken off to clean avd restore. Freelander 2 rust is big killer. Mm. Anyone have freelander 2 any tips to watch out for.

 

GrumpyGel

Well-Known Member

• Apr 28, 2024

• #2

Strange comparison F2 or Defender.

The F2 is undoutedly much more comfortable than a Defender - there is no comparison. If you haven't driven one, you'll be surpised at how solid an F2 feels and how awesome they are to drive on road.

If the same bits break on a F2 as a Defender, they are likely just as easy to replace, some easier, some harder.

But there's a lot more to break on a F2 - how are you with electrics?

 

Taffy

Active Member

• Apr 28, 2024

• #3

I’m not too bad with electrics. I hate the sensors . False alarms or limp mode. My current car is focus mk2 07 TCDI and starting to fall apart. Rust and injector seals leaking. Replaced that but time to think about return to Landrover

 

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lynall

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Apr 28, 2024

• #4

Literally no comparison between the two cars, apart from they are cars.
As for a defender being rust proof

 

Dar ran Dar ran

Well-Known Member

• Apr 28, 2024

• #5

99% of people that could own a defender
Would pick that over a Freelander ( including me )
But the hassle that is owning a defender would probably bit you on the arse
Pretty quickly

 

kernowsvenski

Well-Known Member

• Apr 29, 2024

• #6

As others have said, they are not comperable vehicles. You need to decide what you want first.

 

Freddie17

Can’t reMember

Full Member

• Apr 30, 2024

• #7

I’d have both.


(If I could afford it!)

 

kernowsvenski

Well-Known Member

• Apr 30, 2024

• #8

Freddie17 said:

I’d have both.


(If I could afford it!)

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I'd keep the FL1 and have a Defender if i could afford it.

 

Madmustang

Well-Known Member

• May 16, 2024

• #9

As I am getting older I want easy of repair over ease of use, I own a FL2 and have spend a fortune on it and its still has problems. I have had to buy all manner of computer things and wirer checking thingy me bobs for onboard ECUs/sensors etc. and still haven't got round to replacing the 5 major fluids it needs, Its been in and out of garages that seem to want to charge 1000s for stuff you know you can do for 100s but didn't have the time etc. And they still mange to bugger the job up! So my next car will be something old that I can fix with a set of spanners...

 

Freddie17

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Full Member

• May 16, 2024

• #10

Madmustang said:

As I am getting older I want easy of repair over ease of use, I own a FL2 and have spend a fortune on it and its still has problems. I have had to buy all manner of computer things and wirer checking thingy me bobs for onboard ECUs/sensors etc. and still haven't got round to replacing the 5 major fluids it needs, Its been in and out of garages that seem to want to charge 1000s for stuff you know you can do for 100s but didn't have the time etc. And they still mange to bugger the job up! So my next car will be something old that I can fix with a set of spanners...

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Ahh - but then it wouldn’t be a Land Rover!

Of course, you could go for something like this…

1 set of spanner’s and 1 set of screwdrivers needed - maybe a puncture kit too. Certainly no code readers.
… and looks like it might be ok off-road too!

 

Hippo

Lord Hippo

• May 19, 2024

• #11

If you get a modern car yer need a diagnostic for it. Various price options available for the FL2. Yer can't compare a FL2 to a biscuit tin on wheels.