Thanks. I will have a look. Are they as exposed as on d2 which run along the chassis across front. Having just changed these I would like to avoid a similar situation as they were a real pain to change requiring the entire cooling front part of engine out.

Well done on the purchase. I am going to have another look at the end of the week and possibly will be joining you. This thread has really helped give a measured and insightful view on the pros and cons so thank you.

I agree. I also feel quite a lot more vulnerable in a normal car not being able to see more of the road etc. i am not sure what the future is as there is nothing beyond the Fl2 or td5 in the LR that I would be happy with. Can’t imagine in 5-10 years buying a d5 or new defender.

The one I am looking at is an HSE so should come with all of that which is good. I enjoyed the ride height too which I was worried about coming from a d2 and I thought it would be more car like but it didn’t feel low at all.

Thank you once again. Great advice. I’m still yo yoing but know my d2 isn’t going to last forever and is not much fun on the longer journeys or short!

I follow that logic normally (need to with a d2) but nothing of that level has been changed on the prospective purchase. All original ptu, diff haldex despite 100k. Would you expect them to fail before then? Eg am I just waiting for it to go?

Thank you that is really helpful although not sure it convinces me to go ahead with the FL2 I was looking at being as it is just at 100k and although Haldex was serviced last December, gearbox and diff fluids are overdue/need changing.

Thanks for the comparison. The d2 is always getting complaints from rear passengers as it’s a bit tight to get into. D2 is very thirsty even though I drive sensibly. I am actually looking forward to a fl2 if I can get the numbers right.

When I drove the f2 it didn’t seem to be much smaller if at all but it does have parking aids which does help a lot and was something I missed. Most of the conversions with my wife have started with - but it’s not a proper Land Rover 😂. Pricing is something I am not sure about as they range...

The one I am looking at is the HSE and that has a heated screen in the front and will be very useful in the U.K. winters out here in the sticks. I think there is also an hse lux but not sure what that adds. After driving it and getting in my disco it really is noticeable how old the d2 is and...

I tried but he and his ad have disappeared.

Currently looking at a td5 or a freelander 2 to replace my d2 so I’ll find out! It’s local which is why I looked but seems very cheap.

Yes 2006 period generated some random increases.

Thanks. I’ve seen the ones that go into the windows but the one I liked was the gate which is behind the rear door preventing the dogs from jumping out when the rear door is opened.

Just seen this pop up on eBay. With the mileage and look of it the price seems very low. Like to think it’s genuine but you never know, especially as it is listed by a 0 feedback seller who joined eBay a few days ago. Although I do like the dog guard for the rear door which I haven’t seen...

Agree with that. My home insurance renewal came up this month and it was 120% higher. No change to policy at all. Told them to keep it. Crazy.

And oddly on insurance (although both high) the defender at just over twice the purchase price of the fl2 and less security is cheaper to insure. Go figure.

Yes, defender ownership is definitely a challenge. With some of my journeys being to the station I feel like it is only a matter of time. Leaks are always a battle. I went to see a resprayed td5 110 last month. Was great, sound deadening and drove really well except the floors were completely...

Yes a constant worry. Not sure you are right on RFL. The fl2 is £395 which is same as td5 2005 90.

I agree. I have know the fl2 for the last 4 years and it hasn’t really ever missed a beat and hardly been off road. All the positive messages are making me consider it. I was thinking of a new defender as my 200tdi isn’t a daily driver but driving in the cold this morning made me think what it...