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Newbie - buying a Freelander?
Steve ray:
Td4 is the engine to go for.
5dr Station Wagons hold their value better than 3dr models and as said above, go for the highest spec you can get. Personally, we brought a 52plate Td4 5-dr in ES spec - have t osay its great.
Good offroad too - just have to watch ground clearance.
More companies now offer under-body protection and lifts. Once you've got a lift, then you can fit bigger 'boots' to lift the axles a bit more.
I think it was 2001 onwards when Ford got involved that the build quality improved. So try and buy as new / good as you can afford. Prices will be lower now Freelander2 is out!
Good luck!
V8MoneyPit:
--- Quote from: "Steve ray" ---More companies now offer under-body protection and lifts. Once you've got a lift, then you can fit bigger 'boots' to lift the axles a bit more.
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There aren't any axles as such :wink: The suspension lift has the effect of lifting everything except the hubs and the outer end of the suspension arms. It is fair to say that the arms can drag on the edge of ruts. Larger tyres, would as you suggest help here.
Steve ray:
--- Quote from: "V8MoneyPit" ---...............There aren't any axles as such :wink: The suspension lift has the effect of lifting everything except the hubs and the outer end of the suspension arms. It is fair to say that the arms can drag on the edge of ruts. Larger tyres, would as you suggest help here.
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You knew what I meant :)
Freelander's are often dismissed (incl other LR owners) but I have to say having used one off-road several times, then you just need to watch 'em in the deep ruts - otherwise they're surprisingly good :)
V8MoneyPit:
--- Quote from: "Steve ray" ---Freelander's are often dismissed (incl other LR owners) but I have to say having used one off-road several times, then you just need to watch 'em in the deep ruts - otherwise they're surprisingly good :)
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Couldn't agree more. Ours always amazes me although it never gets used in particularly challenging terrain. My wife would kill me :lol:
barmiebrumie:
Hi, swmbo has a td4 auto & loves it, its nice to drive, can tow the caravan & good on fuel,
Not allowed to take it greenlaning or off road :( , I would love to put a lift kit & larger tyres on it but she say's one kitted landrover is enough in our house :(
If you are ever neer Brum give me a shout & you could have a test drive :wink:
hope this helps.
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