Chuckalicious
Member Since: 30 Jul 2019
Location: Roslin
Posts: 7
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Hi everyone. New member here but long time member of Freel2.com.
I have a 2011 Freelander 2 which I love, but it isn't a D3. I've always wanted a D3. My budget would be whatever I sold the Freelander for.
I should add, I do need a 4x4, but I don't need a D3. But every time I see one I just want one.
So, as with all cars, they can have their problems. My Freelander certainly has. Would you expect a D3 (which had been correctly maintained) to be any more expensive to look after than a Freelander 2? I'm so close to just doing it but it could be a costly mistake!
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 30th Jul 2019 2:12 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
 
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Literally how long is a piece of string question.
Mine been pretty good over 4.5 yrs but now needs a few k spent on it, tbh a few k that most sensible people would not spend on such an old car, and thats the kind of car you have to avoid buying!
Pretty sure if you asked on here there would be someone near you who maybe would not want to commit to helping you check one out in case it wen tits up! but maybe they would show you what to look for on their own car and how it should drive etc.
Dont forget running costs, ie town 20mpg, high 20s on a run, if after 55 plate 570 road tax, tyres 150 quid each and so on.
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| 30th Jul 2019 2:29 pm |
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Chuckalicious
Member Since: 30 Jul 2019
Location: Roslin
Posts: 7
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Thanks for the reply. I know it's a pretty vague question, I'm just trying to get talked out of it 😂😂
I don't do a huge number of miles but yeah the economy isn't that great to say the least.
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| 30th Jul 2019 2:31 pm |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
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Mpg can be the least of your worries  I now only do about 7k per annum so I no longer think about mpg at all.
I would not jump in with both feet, spend some time reading every fresh post on here to get a feel for what to potentially look for.
I like Land Rovers a lot, but even I have to admit my wifes Audis are one hell of a lot better running cost wise, as they never seem to go wrong, whereas the Land Rovers always have a snag list that never really gets any shorter.
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| 30th Jul 2019 2:39 pm |
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Coo
Member Since: 01 Jun 2015
Location: Fife, Scotland
Posts: 284
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Can also depend on how much you are willing to do yourself....
Or do you have a local independent garage thats decent ...
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| 30th Jul 2019 2:40 pm |
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Chuckalicious
Member Since: 30 Jul 2019
Location: Roslin
Posts: 7
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Thing is, the Freel2 site is loaded with daily problems as well, most of which my and many other FL2 have not experienced. I'm also reasonably happy doing smaller jobs myself as long as I don't need a lift for anything big.
My wife has always had Audi's and has just got a new A3 and they have always been lovely, but I get no joy from them. I love the command position the most and just love the utility feel. I don't like bling.
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| 30th Jul 2019 2:45 pm |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
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Have a look on here. At least you will find cars with a known history that are generally well looked after.
Service history is key, mileage less so but a deep wallet is essential. They are not cheap beasties to run.  New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner 
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
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| 30th Jul 2019 3:15 pm |
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Chuckalicious
Member Since: 30 Jul 2019
Location: Roslin
Posts: 7
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I think the deep pocket thing is the key. I don't mind higher running costs, I'm happier to pay for happiness  , I just don't want to repairing it any more than any other car that age or my FL2. Or at least I don't want it constantly off the road as I do rely on it.
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| 30th Jul 2019 3:26 pm |
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Scott #55
Member Since: 15 Apr 2015
Location: Glasgow
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Don’t do it. I swapped my FL2 for a D4 about 5 years ago. I’m now in the position that I will sell my wife and children to keep it going, rather than part with it. 2014 - D4 2010 HSE Nara Bronze
2012 - FL2 2009 GS Stornoway Grey
2001 - VW Passat Estate Inky Blue
1999 - Ford Mondeo Light Blue
1998 - Rover 25 Red
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| 30th Jul 2019 4:41 pm |
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Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
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I would stick with a freelander.
Much more reliable.
If you don't have spare money, you are likely to be in a world of pain buying a D3.
Likely to need a few £1000 spent in the first months
So if you don't need the size of the D3 avoid!
You have a good compromise.
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| 30th Jul 2019 5:25 pm |
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Chuckalicious
Member Since: 30 Jul 2019
Location: Roslin
Posts: 7
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Disco_Mikey wrote:Stick with your FL2 then 
As you can tell Mikey I'm a fussy  ! Chances are you'll still see a booking from me in the next few months
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| 30th Jul 2019 5:33 pm |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 13879
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If you are mad enough to buy one I'd start here:
https://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/fs-discover...-vf86.html New Defender L663 110 SE (known as Noddy!)
Sold Volvo XC90 R-Design (known as Basil)
Sold - D4 HSE (Known as Gerty)
No longer the Old Buses original owner
231,000 miles and counting
05 S manual owned from March 2005
D4 Face lifted
Still original injectors and turbo
V8 Front brakes
BAS Remap, Allisport Intercooler and deCat
EGRs blanked
T-Max split charge
Hanibal Expeedition rack
Prospeed ladder
Duratrac tyres
IID BT
BAS FBH control
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| 30th Jul 2019 5:45 pm |
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Farmer Chalk
Member Since: 07 Mar 2013
Location: Independent Republic of Kentishshire.
Posts: 4156
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I have an FL2 and a D3 on the family fleet... the FL2 is considerably cheaper and more reliable than the D3.. be prepared to spend big owning one...
I wouldn’t do the jump from an FL2 to a D3 but I would do a jump from an FL2 to a D4...
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| 30th Jul 2019 5:57 pm |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20727
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Owned our FL2 for 10 months now. All it has needed is fuel (and screenwash, apparently )
The D3 on the other hand, was usually in bits at least once a month My D3 Build Thread
TDV8 Retrofit Build Thread
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