Topic: Freelander 2 alternatives (Read 14412 times)

3laner · « **on:** March 12, 2010, 19:58:08 »

Been looking at getting a freelander 2 but also want to consider the alternatives. I do alot of road miles so need something that drives well. semi decent off road for when I go shooting+on clients farms etc and reasonably economic. budget is 13-14000. so far i've drawn a blank as to anything apart from the freelander that can offer all those things.
Anyone got any suggestions?

Llanigraham · « **Reply #1 on:** March 12, 2010, 21:15:33 »

I'm in the same situation! I have looked at the following:

Kia Sportage, expensive VED rates, poor fuel consumption, but 7 year warranty.
Kia Sorento, too expensive for what it isn't.
VW Tuareg, too expensive, poor boot.
Volvo ??, too expensive, not brill off-road.
Suzuki Vitara, tinny, poor boot, poor towing.

Skoda Yeti, most impressed, reasonable boot, comfy drive, good VED rates for the diesels, fair off-road capability, good price.

I am stuck with a toss up between an ex demo Freelander2 or a new Yeti.

paul_humphreys · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2010, 22:40:04 »

Look at a Toyota Land Cruiser 90 series. Maybe even a 120 series.

Paul

Saffy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2010, 09:28:13 »

Quote from: Llanigraham on March 12, 2010, 21:15:33

Skoda Yeti

does that have automatic gearbox option , I can't make sense of the skoda website for the yeti.

Bishops Finger · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2010, 10:41:03 »

Jeep Patriot

Llanigraham · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2010, 13:03:34 »

Quote from: Saffy on March 13, 2010, 09:28:13

Quote from: Llanigraham on March 12, 2010, 21:15:33

Skoda Yeti

does that have automatic gearbox option , I can't make sense of the skoda website for the yeti.

I understand they are now taking ordersfor the DSG (auto)diesel models now.
Agreed about the website, but the broucher is better.

3laner · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2010, 20:00:46 »

to be honest after looking at the alternatives I keep going back to the freelander 2 but at least I can say I looked at the alternatives!

Llanigraham · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2010, 20:21:30 »

I'm finding it is very close between the Yeti and the FL2. I'm just waiting for a Skoda dealer to let me loose off road with a Yeti, but they all seem a bit wary!
I've had a half day at Eastnor with the FL2 and was very pleased with that.

TDi90 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2010, 20:23:38 »

Audi Allroad :P
Ticks all those boxes

Llanigraham · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2010, 20:31:28 »

Quote from: TDi90 on March 13, 2010, 20:23:38

Audi Allroad :P
Ticks all those boxes

Not within the stated budget, though.

frosty · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2010, 20:52:35 »

does an xtrail not come into this? ive no idea about newer cars to be honest but i do like the look of them..

Saffy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2010, 20:56:56 »

Quote from: TDi90 on March 13, 2010, 20:23:38

Audi Allroad :P
Ticks all those boxes

that wont be on your driveway long now that it's on google street view :lol:

carbore · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2010, 20:59:24 »

I agree the Patriot and X-Trail usually do OK in reviews, F2 allways wins off road though. Yeti is a very tempting concept as the interior space is HUGE, but I think they get expensive if you want 4x4 (only on the top model). I would expect the running costs of a yeti to be very good. I tried to convince my wife she should get one (and stop knicking my freelander)

Id guess F2 will hold its value best (thats a big guess) as the brand is good

3laner · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2010, 21:50:01 »

Quote from: TDi90 on March 13, 2010, 20:23:38

Audi Allroad :P
Ticks all those boxes

except the one that says Land Rover!

(thats where my heart is!!)

TDi90 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 14, 2010, 08:11:37 »

Quote from: 3laner on March 13, 2010, 21:50:01

Quote from: TDi90 on March 13, 2010, 20:23:38
Audi Allroad :P
Ticks all those boxes

except the one that says Land Rover!

(thats where my heart is!!)

Judging by your avatar your in to the VAG group too ;) :P

3laner · « **Reply #15 on:** March 14, 2010, 11:00:33 »

Quote from: TDi90 on March 14, 2010, 08:11:37

Quote from: 3laner on March 13, 2010, 21:50:01
Quote from: TDi90 on March 13, 2010, 20:23:38
Audi Allroad :P
Ticks all those boxes

except the one that says Land Rover!

(thats where my heart is!!)

Judging by your avatar your in to the VAG group too ;) :P

Tried to get into the VW/VAG scene but never really felt it, bought the GTI to do some milage in but always wishing i'm in a 4x4 and needing to be in many cases!hence selling up and buying another landy!

mill2020 · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2010, 13:47:02 »

I have recently taken delivery of a Yeti as a company car, got to be honest i'm very impressed it drives so well + you can even choose in the "Factory options" for a OFF ROAD PACK - which gives you a sump guard, fuel tank guard etc....how cool :lol:

I've not seriously taken it off road, but have been shooting in it and driven down some local lanes in it, as a all rounder it's very good.

Besides it's a cool name!

Llanigraham · « **Reply #17 on:** March 14, 2010, 14:14:00 »

Good to hear. I'm still waiting for a dealer to let me test one properly.

Have you looked at the Yeti section of the Briskoda Forum? Some good things come up on there.

TDi90 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 14, 2010, 17:41:56 »

Quote from: 3laner on March 14, 2010, 11:00:33

Quote from: TDi90 on March 14, 2010, 08:11:37
Quote from: 3laner on March 13, 2010, 21:50:01
Quote from: TDi90 on March 13, 2010, 20:23:38
Audi Allroad :P
Ticks all those boxes

except the one that says Land Rover!

(thats where my heart is!!)

Judging by your avatar your in to the VAG group too ;) :P

Tried to get into the VW/VAG scene but never really felt it, bought the GTI to do some milage in but always wishing i'm in a 4x4 and needing to be in many cases!hence selling up and buying another landy!

Poor show! i just got an Audi S2 :D

MudRat · « **Reply #19 on:** March 14, 2010, 20:57:09 »

X trail all the way, 2.2dci, aventura (top spec level) like Sht off a shovel on road, also cracking in the snow and pulled a sankey with a large metal oil tanks through 8" of mud for 50 yards on raod tyres!! best vehicle i have ever owned!

adafish · « **Reply #20 on:** March 14, 2010, 21:36:42 »

Quote from: MudRat on March 14, 2010, 20:57:09

X trail all the way, 2.2dci, aventura (top spec level) like Sht off a shovel on road, also cracking in the snow and pulled a sankey with a large metal oil tanks through 8" of mud for 50 yards on raod tyres!! best vehicle i have ever owned!

...........and no doubt be on EBAY soon

LiftedDisco · « **Reply #21 on:** March 15, 2010, 20:52:08 »

FL2 all the way...

Got one for the Fun Prevention Officer and it's done 46,000 miles in 30 months... we've put washer fluid in one end and diesel in the other.

It's towed the horse trailer (probably well up to 2 tonnes with 2 x Welsh Section D's... ) and dragged Shogun type things out of fields, all on standard road tyres. Has also been OK on long wet grass (pony camp, shows etc etc..)

With all this abuse, the interior has stood up well to mud and dirt (although we did invest in a boot liner and LR rubber mats.

I know Lee has his X-Trail (and it is a good bit of kit...) but Niki is already looking out for the next FL2

Bishops Finger · « **Reply #22 on:** March 15, 2010, 22:27:22 »

If you need something with big towing capacity...JK Wrangler....

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