Hi guys, not quite an owner yet but I'm in the market for my first Freelander. I'm looking at spending around £10k and have decided I want the HSE. But, as is always the case in these matters have an abundance of questions and I'm hoping those of you in the know can help me out. I've trawled the hours looking at various right ups and reviews, but would prefer unbiased (as a forum of lovers can be) real world opinions and facts.
My budget means I reckon I'm looking at around an 07-08 plate and preferably a manual(might be being a tad optimistic with the 08 bit I know!).
So here goes:
1. HSE, top model? All the ones I have seen boast the "Alpine upgrade". Is this the 7.1 surround sound upgrade or merely door speakers? How can I tell?
2. Does the Alpine upgrade include the rear audio as standard or is that only with the 7.1?
3. Is iPod connectivity "as standard"? Again not everywhere mentions it.
4. Nowhere seems to state whether the 2.2 diesel is 5 or 6 speed. I'm assuming the auto's are a 5 speed and reverse?
5. None of the 07 plates I find are the SD4 (my preferred engine). Research I have done tend to lean to the SD4 only being on 08+? Is there a performance difference amongst the TD4 range, what are they and again, how can I tell?
6. Economy wise the specs tend to point to a 30mpg combined. What are the real world figures? Daily drive would consist of a 30 mile motorway round trip and 4 miles in pretty fluid town driving (two sets of traffic lights on a B road).
7.Common faults and issues to look out for when test driving and inspecting?
8. Overall reliability, service and repair costs?
9. Any additions that make one more desirable as a purchaser?
10. Cost to fill tank? Sounds obscure I know but currently running a 2.2d Jag that stands me about £60 to fill and stands me around 600 miles.
Sorry to bombard you with my first post, but as I tend to keep my motors a while I want to make sure I'm as clued up as I can be and buy the best motor I can. I'm sure the above list will be added to!
My budget means I reckon I'm looking at around an 07-08 plate and preferably a manual(might be being a tad optimistic with the 08 bit I know!).
So here goes:
1. HSE, top model? All the ones I have seen boast the "Alpine upgrade". Is this the 7.1 surround sound upgrade or merely door speakers? How can I tell?
2. Does the Alpine upgrade include the rear audio as standard or is that only with the 7.1?
3. Is iPod connectivity "as standard"? Again not everywhere mentions it.
4. Nowhere seems to state whether the 2.2 diesel is 5 or 6 speed. I'm assuming the auto's are a 5 speed and reverse?
5. None of the 07 plates I find are the SD4 (my preferred engine). Research I have done tend to lean to the SD4 only being on 08+? Is there a performance difference amongst the TD4 range, what are they and again, how can I tell?
6. Economy wise the specs tend to point to a 30mpg combined. What are the real world figures? Daily drive would consist of a 30 mile motorway round trip and 4 miles in pretty fluid town driving (two sets of traffic lights on a B road).
7.Common faults and issues to look out for when test driving and inspecting?
8. Overall reliability, service and repair costs?
9. Any additions that make one more desirable as a purchaser?
10. Cost to fill tank? Sounds obscure I know but currently running a 2.2d Jag that stands me about £60 to fill and stands me around 600 miles.
Sorry to bombard you with my first post, but as I tend to keep my motors a while I want to make sure I'm as clued up as I can be and buy the best motor I can. I'm sure the above list will be added to!
