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mudinuri

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I need to change my 2003 Freelander TD4 Auto for a newer Landy, maybe an EVOGUE, so does anyone have any information Good or Bad on buying a 2010/2011 Evogue Auto Diesel or would I be better off buying a similar priced Freelander 2 Diesel Automatic.. Have got somewhere in the region of £6K to spend. Any info or advice very gratefully accepted.
cheers
 
The Freelander 2 is generally considered more reliable than an Evoque, which is odd considered they're very similar vehicles.
 
Well unless you want me to download endless pictures of EV Evoque would ruin your reputation. Considering the hurdle of being in a queue by many people here to have a slanging match.
 
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Hi all and thanks for the info. I would prefer the larger F2 but I like the look of the Evoque. I"m not looking to use either Off Road but I do need a vehicle which will carry my disabled Wife and her Wheelchair should she ever need hospitalising through any weather conditions. I know I shouldn"t but I will be going to look at a NISSAN JUKE(Petrol) !!!!!! later this morning but to save my blushes does anyone have or know of a nice clean F2
Thanks for the advice
 
mudinuri said:
Hi all and thanks for the info. I would prefer the larger F2 but I like the look of the Evoque. I"m not looking to use either Off Road but I do need a vehicle which will carry my disabled Wife and her Wheelchair should she ever need hospitalising through any weather conditions. I know I shouldn"t but I will be going to look at a NISSAN JUKE(Petrol) !!!!!! later this morning but to save my blushes does anyone have or know of a nice clean F2
Thanks for the advice
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I don't have an F2, but I do have a Petrol Juke, Don't... They are not nearly as big as they seem! Tiny little things, I am simply keeping mine alive so I don't have to buy another car, Insurance at 21 is horrid, 3 cars is all I can do!
 
As for physical disabilities I would say no for Evoque or Freelander.
1. Unless you invest in adapting access and de access to front passenger seat and frame.
2. Are you physically capable of lifting your partner from seating to and from vehicles.
3. Is the partner capable to manage exit and return to the seat without you aiding.
4.is your partner physical conditions likely to be harmed or later stage worsen by you or by itself.
There are dedicated vehicles designed for better access from the tailgate safely.
I like to apologise for my own stupidity in drawing
 
saxavordian said:
As for physical disabilities I would say no for Evoque or Freelander.
1. Unless you invest in adapting access and de access to front passenger seat and frame.
2. Are you physically capable of lifting your partner from seating to and from vehicles.
3. Is the partner capable to manage exit and return to the seat without you aiding.
4.is your partner physical conditions likely to be harmed or later stage worsen by you or by itself.
There are dedicated vehicles designed for better access from the tailgate safely.
I like to apologise for my own stupidity in drawing
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Yeh, but both have a 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
 
GrumpyGel said:
Yeh, but both have a 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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They maybe equally useful, but if you put your back out or harm your disabled passenger getting in or out, it's an expensive bauble.
Sadly I learnt late when my own departed mother was disabled how much strain of both parties. My own vanity should have gone for a more suitable vehicle for wheelchair access. Renault Citroen Fiat make excellent design for disabled passenger at the rear access.
 
Hi Saxavordian and GrumpyGel and all the others who have taken the time to reply.By the way that Nissan Juke was not for me.
We presently run a 2003 Freelander Serengeti which suits us both including easyish access getting in and out for my wife who following a hospital appointment yesterday is confirmed as to having Spinal Stenosis. I"m no spring chicken but can manage lifting her wheelchair in and out of our landy but she also has a bloody heavy Electric job and that is beyond my capability. Anyone want to buy a wheelchair? we will be buying a lighter one. Back to the car. We both like Landrovers so will probably buy a newer Freelander 2. Cheers all.
 
mudinuri said:
Hi Saxavordian and GrumpyGel and all the others who have taken the time to reply.By the way that Nissan Juke was not for me.
We presently run a 2003 Freelander Serengeti which suits us both including easyish access getting in and out for my wife who following a hospital appointment yesterday is confirmed as to having Spinal Stenosis. I"m no spring chicken but can manage lifting her wheelchair in and out of our landy but she also has a bloody heavy Electric job and that is beyond my capability. Anyone want to buy a wheelchair? we will be buying a lighter one. Back to the car. We both like Landrovers so will probably buy a newer Freelander 2. Cheers all.
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You can tell by the wear on the door side part of the seat bases (the side support bit) on most F1s that they are a bit high for slide in/out access. F2s appear about the same height.

There are lots of people who want to make their Freelanders unique by installing a suspension lift :rolleyes:

That would make your situation worse.

I don't say this in complete seriousness, but in fact might be worth considering, maybe a suspension chop might actually help you and your wife. Lowering the suspension might give you better access. Plus you could go all gangsta!

At 1 point there were air suspension kits for the F1 that might allow the suspension to be lowered and raised, dunno if they are still available. They were fookin expensive, but with a diagnosis you might be able to get a disability grant to pay for it!

You may also find that there are companies that can provide electric/hydraulic lifts to help get the wheelchair into the back.

Presumably with the F1 you need to fold the wheelchair up to get it in the boot, or have the rear seats folded. F2 has a bigger boot that might let you get the chair in unfolded.
 
Hi G G,
Yeah I fold up the rear single seat , fold the wheelchair and it fits perfectly I then use a strong Bungee to strap it in.
I still can"t decide what to buy to replace my Landy because practcally everyone I know tells me the FL2 are trouble and the last thing I need is trouble. Thanks for the help and advice.
Dave
 
mudinuri said:
Hi G G,
Yeah I fold up the rear single seat , fold the wheelchair and it fits perfectly I then use a strong Bungee to strap it in.
I still can"t decide what to buy to replace my Landy because practcally everyone I know tells me the FL2 are trouble and the last thing I need is trouble. Thanks for the help and advice.
Dave
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I wouldn't say the FL2 is trouble, at least no more trouble than any other modern car, and it doesn't have wet belts to fail, like lots of modern vehicles.
The main issues are rear diffs, which should be fixed on a used example anyway, the Haldex, which again can be fixed, and the DPF on 2011 onwards vehicles if no preventative high speed driving is done, but again that can effect any DPF equipped vehicle from 2011.

One thing to remember if lifting things into the boot, is the higher than normal car boot floor. It's perfect for sitting on when changing shoes, but not so convenient for lifting heavy items in and out.
 
Thanks Nodge,
Yes I do realise they are higher but I would be okay with that. I now wish I had bought the FL2 you had for sale, so have you anything on the cards that you might be doing up to sell? or do you know of any?
My 2003 Serengeti TD4 Auto is still okay but it needs a few improvements like Heated Seats etc. That reminds me, Will FL2 seats fit the mark 1?
cheers
 
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