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Issue 37: March 2017
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Above: The manual ‘box can be an issue, with a shorter lifespan than you would expect, often decreased through excessive towing. If you can, the best choice would be to go for the auto, although naturally you’ll pay a little more for the luxury – and the peace of mind that comes with it as they could afford, but ultimately something reliable. The Freelander 2 is arguably one of the most reliable Land Rovers out there. Rest assured, the Cookes haven’t been completely converted from the ‘proper’ Land Rovers, though, as they also own a lovely Defender 110. ‘The Defender will be something we’ll always keep, because there are just too many memories with it,’ expresses Paul. Paul’s dad helped build up the Defender, with its 1992 rolling chassis, but unfortunately Paul’s father is no longer here with us today. Thankfully, though, prior to his passing, Paul’s dad did manage to get the chance to see the finished vehicle. I’m sure Paul and his father shared a moment of real pride when marvelling at the fruits of their labour. From now on, however, it’ll be the Freelander that’s given the daily duties, especially with their expanding family. The Freelander 2 is an excellent used buy – they’re mechanically very sound and, providing you don’t go for one that has excessively towed or been overworked, you should have relatively trouble-free motoring. Something that can’t be said of all cars carrying the Green Oval. So it turns out that not all modern Land Rovers should be dreaded and, in the case of the FL2, it’s actually one of the few Solihull machines on the market that can be seen as a bit of a bargain. Lest we forget then, the brilliant and dependable Freelander 2.
Check out our buyer’s guide over on Page 48 to see more in-depth details on the Freelander 2 and advice on what to look out for. LRO-211216.indd 1
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