Tim4x4
Well-Known Member
From when I was small I wanted a Land Rover, friends of ours had a Land Rover pickup it would be in about 1963. I travelled in the back of the pickup on many occasions and it was just the business. I just never had one, not sure why just admired from afar but when I did make that purchase it had to be the iconic Land Rover. NOT a Freelander, NOT a Disco, NOT Range Rover just the best Land Rover.
I am sorry to refer to I as a Land Rover but in my eyes there is only one Land Rover, all the derivatives of that first Series one through to the present days Puma models will qualify as a Land Rover. There is no such thing as a bad one it is just some are better than others. So in response to the Freelander debate NO, NO, NO it would never be any thing else for me just because.:rolly::rolly:
I am sorry to refer to I as a Land Rover but in my eyes there is only one Land Rover, all the derivatives of that first Series one through to the present days Puma models will qualify as a Land Rover. There is no such thing as a bad one it is just some are better than others. So in response to the Freelander debate NO, NO, NO it would never be any thing else for me just because.:rolly::rolly:
Westwood8055
Active Member
Hippo
Lord Hippo
I've driven a 300tdi and td5 tratter at 60mph and they rattle like a tin of marble. The occupants shake about and the engines are noisy. So I dun't believe yer. 
People let me out of side roads when driving ma hippo. No different to hire cars at work. People are curious regardless of the vehicles.
People let me out of side roads when driving ma hippo. No different to hire cars at work. People are curious regardless of the vehicles.
jamesmartin
Well-Known Member
I've driven a 300tdi and td5 tratter at 60mph and they rattle like a tin of marble. The occupants shake about and the engines are noisy. So I dun't believe yer.
People let me out of side roads when driving ma hippo. No different to hire cars at work. People are curious regardless of the vehicles.
only if they are not looked after
Tim4x4
Well-Known Member
I loves ma hippo I does.
hippo I did think that you must need treatment for a mental capacity condition, in completing my research I found that maybe not?
The act has five underpinning principles of which principle three must apply
The Acts five statutory principles are the benchmark and must underpin all acts carried out and decisions taken.
Principle 3: Unwise decisions people have the right to make decisions that others might regard as unwise or eccentric. You cannot treat someone as lacking capacity for this reason. Everyone has their own values, beliefs and preferences which may not be the same as those of other people.
Based on principle three I do not know what your problem is, many people have explained why you are wrong but you still fail to show any understanding.
Kizzeh
Well-Known Member
I like a Freelander because you don't have to have the window open an inch to let the air in to stop the roof/sides rattling around. makes a difference on a long run
I also find the freelander has a lighter clutch. We can all pretend that this makes the defender better because you have to be stronger to drive a defender, but actually it makes a difference on 2hr stop start traffic.
Freelanders are betterererrer
I also find the freelander has a lighter clutch. We can all pretend that this makes the defender better because you have to be stronger to drive a defender, but actually it makes a difference on 2hr stop start traffic.
Freelanders are betterererrer
Tim4x4
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the tip I have now stopped the roof and sides rattling hey the radio works never heard it before.
2hr stop start traffic????? just drive around it all, oh sorry you only have a Freelander you can't.
:bounce::bounce::bounce:
Hub
Active Member
I come back to my original point, the vehicles are very different. I like the defender in town and out of town, off road and on the road...all of the road... ! It's iconic, noticeable and handsome as well as satisfying to drive. The Freelander is easy, doesn't rattle or roar, is a steady drive and can fit in any gap and speedily out again
Epicuser
Ex Freelander Owner
I like my Freelander because it is small and nimble, and I can park it in places where a bigger car will not get in, which is very important when driving around South London.
It is amazing off-road and constantly amazes Defenders and Disco and Rangie drivers. Not yet had it bottom out and been wading up to the top of the bumper. Yes it is slightly higher than standard, it is also little faster than standard.
It is a great all round vehicle. And it fits on my drive without blocking the pavement and allows the family to see out of the lounge window.
I have owned a Classic RR, and I prefer my Freelander. I have driven Defenders, and the best place for them is very definitely off-road. They are noisy and draughty, but excellent off-road. They are all over the place on road. I spent a few hours recently following one. It was hilarious as it could not drive in a straight line.
I chose the Freelander over a Disco or a defender.
Would I buy a Disco or a defender or a Ranger Rover. Unlikely. I could not afford to run one. I only want and have one car. 20,000 miles a year in a defender? Or a a Disco? Or a Rangie? I'd need another mortgage
It is amazing off-road and constantly amazes Defenders and Disco and Rangie drivers. Not yet had it bottom out and been wading up to the top of the bumper. Yes it is slightly higher than standard, it is also little faster than standard.
It is a great all round vehicle. And it fits on my drive without blocking the pavement and allows the family to see out of the lounge window.
I have owned a Classic RR, and I prefer my Freelander. I have driven Defenders, and the best place for them is very definitely off-road. They are noisy and draughty, but excellent off-road. They are all over the place on road. I spent a few hours recently following one. It was hilarious as it could not drive in a straight line.
I chose the Freelander over a Disco or a defender.
Would I buy a Disco or a defender or a Ranger Rover. Unlikely. I could not afford to run one. I only want and have one car. 20,000 miles a year in a defender? Or a a Disco? Or a Rangie? I'd need another mortgage
GrumpyGel
Well-Known Member
Fooking numbskulls that have had any remaining grey cells shaken out of them by their Tratters, are not going to be swayed by tart's cars with silky smooth 6's and auto boxes (with or without automatic hair gel applicators).
They need a bullet proof British diesel engine that sounds, well like a classic British diesel engine, and will pull the car, in billowing clouds of smoke, to 60 in under a minute. A diesel that you can fix with a socket set.
Are you with me Tratter boys and girls?
Ya need a good crisp (if rather sloppy) gearbox with a selection of forward and reverse gears.
Ya need a car that can be driven around town and is perfect for the job - not just cos you can scare grannies in your Tratter.
Admit it Tratter people, it is just grannies you scare - not much to be proud about really is it!
Ya need a car that can go almost anywhere without having to pull and fooking heave on leavers - and when you've lost drive to a couple of wheels - will still go down the river bed with the dashboard Blackpool illuminations helping the way!
Ya need a car with characta - where the carpets get wet when it rains, where the lights sometimes work - sometimes don't, where the brakes sieze after you've launched the boat - but will tow much more than you're supposed to wiv it.
Its sounding like you're type of car ain't it?
Ya need a car wiv suitable mod-cons like a sunroof - that you don't use it cos its very likely to break, and a stereo radio and (auto reversing!!!) casette player with a dash display - that doesn't display.
Yes, for Tratter drivers to really appreciate Freelanders, you need to get yourselves down to Christchurch NZ and have a drive of my L Series Freelander. If you're still not convinced, there's plenty of sheep for you down here.
They need a bullet proof British diesel engine that sounds, well like a classic British diesel engine, and will pull the car, in billowing clouds of smoke, to 60 in under a minute. A diesel that you can fix with a socket set.
Are you with me Tratter boys and girls?
Ya need a good crisp (if rather sloppy) gearbox with a selection of forward and reverse gears.
Ya need a car that can be driven around town and is perfect for the job - not just cos you can scare grannies in your Tratter.
Admit it Tratter people, it is just grannies you scare - not much to be proud about really is it!
Ya need a car that can go almost anywhere without having to pull and fooking heave on leavers - and when you've lost drive to a couple of wheels - will still go down the river bed with the dashboard Blackpool illuminations helping the way!
Ya need a car with characta - where the carpets get wet when it rains, where the lights sometimes work - sometimes don't, where the brakes sieze after you've launched the boat - but will tow much more than you're supposed to wiv it.
Its sounding like you're type of car ain't it?
Ya need a car wiv suitable mod-cons like a sunroof - that you don't use it cos its very likely to break, and a stereo radio and (auto reversing!!!) casette player with a dash display - that doesn't display.
Yes, for Tratter drivers to really appreciate Freelanders, you need to get yourselves down to Christchurch NZ and have a drive of my L Series Freelander. If you're still not convinced, there's plenty of sheep for you down here.
GrumpyGel
Well-Known Member
Basically,what you meaan is that you can't get hold of any Fenders in the Antipodes at a price that you can afford
Got 1, but its broked
Well an SIII - you're right Defenders are stupid money down here - as are parts for me Freelander!
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GrumpyGel
Well-Known Member
'Nuff said then!
However if you'd have looked after your Series III, it would have looked after you!
As you say, the bits are expensive down there, so you might ave been cheaper with a slitty!
If the previous owner had looked after it, I wouldn't have bought it as a doer-upper. Haven't had it on the road yet - other than on a transporter towed by my faithful old Freelander
I'm sure once I do get it on the road it will look after me just fine!
In many ways they are a much more sensible choice down here, but a slitty! I'm sure we'd all close ranks and agree that that's a much worse idea than a Tratter or a Freelander what ever side of this little scurmish we're on
Tim4x4
Well-Known Member
Oh how disappointing I thought this was an advert for a Defender for sale I was going to make an offer. My type of car.
