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Thank you once again. Great advice. I’m still yo yoing but know my d2 isn’t going to last forever and is not much fun on the longer journeys or short!

I follow that logic normally (need to with a d2) but nothing of that level has been changed on the prospective purchase. All original ptu, diff haldex despite 100k. Would you expect them to fail before then? Eg am I just waiting for it to go?

Thank you that is really helpful although not sure it convinces me to go ahead with the FL2 I was looking at being as it is just at 100k and although Haldex was serviced last December, gearbox and diff fluids are overdue/need changing.

Thanks for the comparison. The d2 is always getting complaints from rear passengers as it’s a bit tight to get into. D2 is very thirsty even though I drive sensibly. I am actually looking forward to a fl2 if I can get the numbers right.

When I drove the f2 it didn’t seem to be much smaller if at all but it does have parking aids which does help a lot and was something I missed. Most of the conversions with my wife have started with - but it’s not a proper Land Rover 😂...

The one I am looking at is the HSE and that has a heated screen in the front and will be very useful in the U.K. winters out here in the sticks. I think there is also an hse lux but not sure what that adds. After driving it and getting in my...

I tried but he and his ad have disappeared.

Currently looking at a td5 or a freelander 2 to replace my d2 so I’ll find out! It’s local which is why I looked but seems very cheap.

Yes 2006 period generated some random increases.

Good enough to stop the kids escaping aswell

Thanks. I’ve seen the ones that go into the windows but the one I liked was the gate which is behind the rear door preventing the dogs from jumping out when the rear door is opened.

Just seen this pop up on eBay. With the mileage and look of it the price seems very low. Like to think it’s genuine but you never know, especially as it is listed by a 0 feedback seller who joined eBay a few days ago. Although I do like the dog...

Agree with that. My home insurance renewal came up this month and it was 120% higher. No change to policy at all. Told them to keep it. Crazy.

And oddly on insurance (although both high) the defender at just over twice the purchase price of the fl2 and less security is cheaper to insure. Go figure.

Yes, defender ownership is definitely a challenge. With some of my journeys being to the station I feel like it is only a matter of time. Leaks are always a battle. I went to see a resprayed td5 110 last month. Was great, sound deadening and...

Yes a constant worry. Not sure you are right on RFL. The fl2 is £395 which is same as td5 2005 90.

I agree. I have know the fl2 for the last 4 years and it hasn’t really ever missed a beat and hardly been off road. All the positive messages are making me consider it. I was thinking of a new defender as my 200tdi isn’t a daily driver but...

I have also been reading that ptu and diff oil changes are more labour intensive as there are no drain plugs. Is that true? How would you go about doing an oil change at home? Thanks

Thanks that is really helpful. I think I have just got comfortable/resigned at times with the D2 so I forget or ignore the fact that issues will always be round the corner. All we can do is keep on top of maintenance.

Just a quick update. I’m still thinking about it. Test drive went well. No apparent issues. The Haldex unit was serviced last December so that is something. Aside from that and the annual engine oil service, it doesn’t look as though the other...