New here, new freelander,

rory · Aug 4, 2006

Well at least new for me, it's a 2005 td4. And to set the tone for all my posts in the future here's a strange question to start with.
How should a Freelander be driven?
I'm a motorbike man .... never really driven much carwise and those I have done have always been petrol so diesel is new to me (except for a 1950's Massey Ferguson tractor when I was a kid)... so my question is not maybe as odd as it seems.
High on revs, low on revs?
Interesting off-road tips?
whatever you can say would be interesting to hear...

cheers to all...

Jerry · Aug 4, 2006

Hi rory, all I can say is drive it sensibly, it isn't a car, it's a big square lump and fairly heavy, so remember you have to stop it. It will bowl along the M/way at 70 all day without any stress or strain. You can go quicker quite easily but then we come back to the not a car thing.
I see you are in Spain, I would think off road out there means mostly dry, which is not a problem, take it steady and enjoy yourself. Have fun, and let us know how you get on.

mondo · Aug 4, 2006

rory said:
Well at least new for me, it's a 2005 td4. And to set the tone for all my posts in the future here's a strange question to start with.
How should a Freelander be driven?
I'm a motorbike man .... never really driven much carwise and those I have done have always been petrol so diesel is new to me (except for a 1950's Massey Ferguson tractor when I was a kid)... so my question is not maybe as odd as it seems.
High on revs, low on revs?
Interesting off-road tips?
whatever you can say would be interesting to hear...
cheers to all...

Welcome rory!
On the black stuff Just thrash the arse off it mate, It should go like a hooligan

Not on the black stuff, Erm just thrash the arse off it,
On the rough stuff, avoid big holes, Steady away 1st or 2nd gear

You'll soon get used to it, bit different to the bike though,

change yer oil regular.
enjoy yerself!

ming · Aug 4, 2006

Er yep again i go wth Mondo kick its arse and make it squeel itl take it all but look after the maintenance side, bit like a horse always wash and feed it and talk nice to it and it will gallop all day long,and enjoy. . . . .

mondo · Aug 4, 2006

And feed it chip fat

rory · Aug 4, 2006

so its a big square lump that I can thrash around. Sounds like the wife describing me.

So advice taken..., I'm off the the Pyrenees day after tomorrow to start thrashing for three weeks. I let you know how it went...
thanks all...

mondo · Aug 4, 2006

rory said:
so its a big square lump that I can thrash around. Sounds like the wife describing me.

So advice taken..., I'm off the the Pyrenees day after tomorrow to start thrashing for three weeks. I let you know how it went...
thanks all...

You Lucky lucky Lucky Tw@t

Dont forget some photos

Have fun!

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