Hi All,

Probably a silly question, is freelander 2 better than RRS in any way ?

I am thinking to buying Land Rover, but cant decide which one to go for, I like RRS- HSE but also freeladner 2 look nice, what would you 'current owner' suggest, and any known faults to look for.

I am interested in 2006+ models.

Many thanks in advance. Adios... Amigos

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When i was on a LR experience day last week, the instructor said the freelander is underestimated and a very good car, but i'm not sure how you could compare the two side by side, Nick will be along soon (npinks) to give you his view he's got a freelander

Last edited by Ady 555 on Tue Aug 02 2011 11:06am. Edited 1 time in total

I was going for the FL2 and tried it out at the Landrover experience also tried out the TDV8 RRS and bought the RRS both are great cars but I was looking at £45k plus to buy a FL2 of the spec we wanted and that was firmly in RRS territory. Ended up spending a little over £60k on the RRS ( and I have bought houses for less ) and am well pleased with it. When my RRS was delivered there were a few "mistakes" on it, mark on the offside rear window, wrong doorcards, ipod integration missing. so when it went in to get those corrected I got a FL2 diesel as a replacement. I had a lot of stuff to move abroad when I had it and packed the car up, I had to fold down the seats in the FL2 and fill up the passenger seat to get all the stuff in but it all fitted in the back of the RRS. My telescope just fits across the back of the RRS but it had to go length ways in the FL2. Not for one day have I regretted getting the RRS over the FL2.  Sons of dogs come hither and get flesh
Clan Cameron

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IMHO the diesel engine in the FL2 is unrefined, noisy, slow and not particulary economical. The steering is WAY too light and the suspension like jelly. Interior space isnt bad, boot's small and very shallow.

Test drive the FL2 and boy will you appreciate your RRS! FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

I think the FL2 is under estimated by those who drive a D3/4 or the RRS, its a great car for it's class, which is not competing with any other LR car, though at the top end HSE your in entry model D4 and Evoque territory

Bradders is correct in what he says, they do need to step up a little in refinement of the interior an economy side of things

I like them, does what it says on the tin, I don't expect anything else from it, though I would buy a D4 or RRS next if the money was there and in a years time when I am due to swap there will be a few more older RRS (new shape) to consider, but with the family and caravan a D4 is shouting louder at the moment

OMG I cant believe someone is actually asking this question.

The short answer is NO.

I have one at the moment as a courtesy car. To be honest I think I will be walking into town today.
It has cloth seats and no screen and i even have to change gear myself. It has eco drive which you think is a great idea, yep on the Panemera maybe but a a FL. The annoying green arrow flashes up on the screen for you to change gear.

GIVE ME MY RRS BACK !!!

Although.....
Npinks I like your fl x 

Ha Ha Ha, I would rather drive my Td5 110, stinking of cow and sheep droppings than the Freelander, had them as curtsey cars, one was an Eco warrior and the others where top of the range, on the 110 I expect the engine to be rough and tough and sound like it's capable of powering a trawler, but I dont expect the same experience from what could be marketed as a luxury car.


Oh, nearly forgot, I nearly had two accidents when I had them, the "A" pillars are huge and at that angle take up a lot of sight line 08 2.7 RRS "S"
Td5 110......very modified
RS 5
Kawasaki ZX12R me, it's quick !

Andy R.... that will be your cataracts obstructing your view.... Cause I can see fine out of this FLander! 

Once you've got used to a D3 or RRS then the FL2 feels a little "lightweight"

If you've come from something smaller or a small'ish 4x4 then the FL2 drives superbly and is a great buy. RRS gone
Audi SQ5...Gone Audi Q7 S-Line 240 3.0TDI Gone
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Siberianfox wrote:

Andy R.... that will be your cataracts obstructing your view.... Cause I can see fine out of this FLander!

Bog all wrong with my eyesight, or to put it another way, there better had'nt be anything wrong with my eyesight 08 2.7 RRS "S"
Td5 110......very modified
RS 5
Kawasaki ZX12R me, it's quick !

sred10 wrote:

Probably a silly question, is freelander 2 better than RRS in any way ?

A freelander is fine in the way a McDonalds hamburger is fine.

The RRS is Wagyu beef

HA HA JF if this "meat" theory is true can i say te FFRR is Mutton...dressed as lamb..? 

Siberianfox wrote:

HA HA JF if this "meat" theory is true can i say te FFRR is Mutton...dressed as lamb..?

FL2 - McDonalds Hamburger
Evoque - Big Mac
RRS - Wagyu / Kobe Beef
D3 - Scrag end of lamb
FFRR - Stewing steak (nice and soft on the dentures )

What grade of meat is the D4

And anyone who eats McD's knows the Freelander is actually a Quarter Pounder Deluxe