The FL2 has a well established fan base. Prices hold fairly well when compared to none LR models. Yes they had issues but most of this was sorted out in early years. A "LR approved used" is always a good option. Bit higher on price but yer get 2 years fairly good warranty with it with options to extend. They stopped making them int UK in October 2014. A fully loaded last edition my15 metropolis on reasonable miles is at the top of yer budget.
It's difficult to compare the FL2 to the disco sport. LR aimed the DS to a different market. They also loaded and priced the spec differently. FL2 always gives you better value for money when new or used, when comparing spec. Some DS models seem to have quirky specs which cost a lot to add popular features which most would expect as standard on such a vehicle when considering its price.
The FL2 and DS give different driving feedback. Yer would need to ask someone who's driven both for a comparison. It's hard to describe but the DS front end feels heavier than the FL2, at speed or when slow. It also pitches on corners differently. It also doesn't give the same driver feedback of being connected. If you had only driven a big vehicle like a DS then yer wouldn't notice it. If you then drove a FL2 you would realise the difference. Visibility is betterer int FL2 but the DS has newer technology like the ingemium engine later on. Faults on the FL2 are well known with most having fixes. DS repair knowledge is getting betterer but sadly the DS fourm is over run with peeps who love to hate it which spoils the forum.
Power and diesel... Pick the sport diesel SD4 on the FL2 if yer want more power than the TD4. SD4 is auto as standard but TD4 has option of auto or msnusl. Autos are much betteter. SD4 has power across all rev ranges with effortless delivery. Diesels have come aong way over the years. Most have enough torque they don't need to drop a gear to accelerate hard when cruising. Be careful of buying power yer dun't need. Higher power models cost more to buy and collect tickets easier.
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