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Is it fair to mock freelanders
lambert:
I think my concern is if i were to invite it up to the woods(oooooh and indeed errrrr misses) would i end up a hero by pulling it out of a bog or a chump needing to follow behind it on a rope?
Terranosaurus:
--- Quote from: "Bigbluemaverick" ---I think my concern is if i were to invite it up to the woods(oooooh and indeed errrrr misses) would i end up a hero by pulling it out of a bog or a chump needing to follow behind it on a rope?
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You've no worries there mate, get that diff oil changed as we discussed (API GL5 LS) so the LSD will work properly and you're away. As for the Mav being a hairdressers car, a huge bulk of them were bought by farmers who wanted something a bit more civilised without the Disco/RR cost, never heard anyone consider them hairdressers cars, thought that was a vitara thing.
jimny33:
I think you are all being a bit unfair to the freelander - and at a guess, most of you are being prejudice too.
I started off roading in my parents disco, and since then have driven defenders, ranges, shoguns, land cruisers, and many different jeeps off road and each as been very good in their own way. I currently drive a almost standard TD4 Freelander 1, with ony AT tyres and a stump guard, and it will go the majority of places that many other off road cars will go. What I find interesting is that most people claim that the freelander is rubbish off road yet...
Take the 'average' off roader:
Would use say a Disco 1
AT tyres,
Lift kit maybe
Stump guard
Gearbox guard
Diff guard
that would be it - that is all you need for green laning. If you want to go more heavy duty you have
Big lift kits,
MT tyres or extreme tyres
Winches etc.
Now the freelander cannot (as far as I know) go as extreme, but it can do do something...
Stump guard
Lift Kit
AT/MT Tyres
and the freelander will go father than your averagely equiped Disco - but here is where the Freelander can play its big advanged: On MT tyres the Freelander is quieter, and handles better than most ofhter Landies on AT tyres, and ti means after a day playing in the mud, the freelander driver can turn the AC on, turn the radio on, and cruise home at 70 in complete comfort. I challenge you to find a off road modded Defender or Disco to do that.
As everyone knows, if you do want to go extreme, there is nothing better than beam axles, live suspension, and a low ratio gear box - BUT most people dont use their vehicles like that all the time, and I reckon a Freelander with AT tyres on would suffice most drivers needs :D
Now I love my freelander, and do alot of motorway miles as well as green lane miles, and untill I can afford to run a Disco 2 or a Disco 3, I wont be changing it for in that price range I dont think there is another vehicle which offers as much capability over two extremes - fast and comfortable on road, and capable off it :D Seriously - give the Freelander a chance and you will be amazed
:P
Terranosaurus:
--- Quote from: "jimny33" ---I think you are all being a bit unfair to the freelander - and at a guess, most of you are being prejudice too.
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Have you actually stopped to read this thread or just jumped straight in to defend your beloved freelanders against an imaginary attack. I don't think one person has slated them and most have said each to their own, if a freelander suits your needs then get one, good for you.
jimny33:
--- Quote from: "sptb" ---
--- Quote from: "jimny33" ---I think you are all being a bit unfair to the freelander - and at a guess, most of you are being prejudice too.
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Have you actually stopped to read this thread or just jumped straight in to defend your beloved freelanders against an imaginary attack. I don't think one person has slated them and most have said each to their own, if a freelander suits your needs then get one, good for you.
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Yes I have - and reading back it does seem a bit defensive doesnt it :oops: :oops:
Sorry guys :oops: Just trying to put my part in about the freebie :( :D :D
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