Tigger FL2
Member Since: 10 Apr 2012
Location: Kernow
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| I've got a new D4 to try for the day on the 21/4/12! |
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Currently thoroughly enjoying my FL2 TD4 XS manual, but my dealer's kindly lending me a new D4 to try for the day this Saturday 
So, how do think I'll find it? Will the fuel economy frighten me to death? Will I be wanting to get back in the Freeloader on Sunday morning? Will they have to use force to prise the D4 out of my sweaty hands?
What do you reckon?
20/9/16 Update: Removed my recommendation of supplying dealer 
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 18th Apr 2012 4:42 pm |
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Hairy Dan
Member Since: 19 Jan 2011
Location: Co. Durham
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You'll absolutely love it and just don't look at the fuel consumption  Cheers Ian
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| 18th Apr 2012 4:45 pm |
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DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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you'll end up buying a D4 as well as keeping your FL2 
each have there own benefits Duncan
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If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night.
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D4 HSE MY13 SOLD
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D4 HSE MY10 SOLD
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| 18th Apr 2012 4:48 pm |
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thechopper79
Member Since: 23 Mar 2012
Location: Cartmel
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you will fall in love, just like I did we'd only had our 2010 freelander2 for 3 months when me and Swmbo drove a Disco3 and were smitten, we actually get better mpg from the auto disco3 than we did from the manual fl2!! Now - 2008 Freelander 2 HSE
2008 Disco3 HSE Zermatt Silver - what a machine!
2007 Disco3 GS Black with no Brakes!!!
2010 Freelander2 TD4e Gs - 1st Landrover
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| 18th Apr 2012 5:01 pm |
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Tigger FL2
Member Since: 10 Apr 2012
Location: Kernow
Posts: 11
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Thanks for the feedback people This sounds like a very expensive way to spend a Saturday then 
Oh yes, I particularly like this piece of advice: "If I'd known I was going to be so thirsty this morning I'd have drunk more beer last night." I can't see where that could possibly go wrong! 
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| 18th Apr 2012 6:39 pm |
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Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Take it you have an appointment with the bank manager about 30 minutes after picking up the D4 if not perhaps you should book one
You will love it but if you want one shop round as the dealers seem to be offering all sorts of diffrent deals MY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
MY15 D4 HSE Kaikoura Stone
MY12 D4 HSE Nara Bronze Sold and gone
MY11 D4 HSE Stornaway Grey Sold and gone
D3 S spec Silver Sold and gone
Tow bar, full length roof bars, side steps, tow bar storage unit, surround camers.
D4 camera club
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| 18th Apr 2012 8:09 pm |
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devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
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You're on a slippery slope Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
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| 18th Apr 2012 8:12 pm |
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Tigger FL2
Member Since: 10 Apr 2012
Location: Kernow
Posts: 11
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I know, I know, this is such a bad idea!
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| 18th Apr 2012 8:27 pm |
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stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
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had roger young do some work on my p 38 rr and they were good then that was few years ago , but when i was looking for new 110 xs ryder in truro were £1000 cheaper and threw in tow bar and mat set have a good day -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
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| 18th Apr 2012 8:41 pm |
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Tigger FL2
Member Since: 10 Apr 2012
Location: Kernow
Posts: 11
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I've got it! It's parked outside now
It's very, very different to the Freelander 2  Where do I start? I guess with another drive and I'll come back and do a proper comparison later....
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| 21st Apr 2012 11:10 am |
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stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
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good one drive it all day -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
D3 SE 05,
110 s wagon 300 tdi SOLD
h top transit
crew cab transit
transit connect
ausa dumper, muck truck .
peljob 2.5 digger
06 L 200 crew cab
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| 21st Apr 2012 11:17 am |
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DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2576
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Give it straight back before it grows on you!
On no account press the accelerator  Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
SIII Lightweight - neglected & rusting. Bulkhead, A panels, vent panel & outriggers now disintegrated - Next years project!
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| 21st Apr 2012 12:35 pm |
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devonchilliman
Member Since: 03 Nov 2008
Location: Devon
Posts: 5224
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Tigger FL2 wrote:I've got it! It's parked outside
It's no good being parked up outside Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
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| 21st Apr 2012 5:23 pm |
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Tigger FL2
Member Since: 10 Apr 2012
Location: Kernow
Posts: 11
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Thanks for sound advice their people 
Well you might have guessed, from the lack of posts yesterday, that we spent a lot of time playing with the D4 yesterday
I like my Freelander a lot and each time I have to use a loan car, or someone else's car, I look forward to getting back in my own. This time? Well, neither my Mrs, our daughter or I wanted to hand the D4 back
Wow, what a car!
The engine and gearbox were the first think to win approval; normally, I don't like automatics, but this one is a completely different animal and I am a complete convert to this 8 speed automatic and the engine was fabulous.
The cabin had so much additional space and there was even more glass area and seemed so much higher. It felt like moving from an ordinary car up into the Freelander, for a second time, if that makes sense.
It felt very odd getting back into the Freelander, a bit like stepping back into my old MINI again! Okay, I'm getting used to it once more, but the D4 has really moved the goalposts for me.
Even the fuel economy wasn't that different: F2 around 30-33mpg, the D4 around 28mpg.
If it had been an option to change it there and then, I probably would have done However, it'll have to wait to see what I can afford when my next change is due.....
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Tigger FL2
Member Since: 10 Apr 2012
Location: Kernow
Posts: 11
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