I’ve had a Freelander 2 i6 3.2 litre straight six petrol for over sixteen years 230 BHP powerful, quick for an SUV and never missed a beat, fantastic vehicle and probably one of the best and most reliable LR have produced.
Great video, really interesting to see the differences between them all. They are still great cars, just need regular maintenance and checks pretty much.
Love my 2011 Freelander 2, HSE 142,000 so far. Going to keep it as long as it lasts. I live in the Highlands and with the weather and roads it is ideal. Only issue was a parts supply issue last year for my power steering ( a common problem) with LR, but it was a nationwide issue! Wouldn't bother with a more recent Landy, my independent LR garage tells me the new stuff would last about 7 years if your lucky. Enjoying the post
Awesome video. Just an FYI if anyone is interested. If in low you press the Sport button, it will start and stay in the selected gear, unlike most autos that will climb up to the gear selected. I think it is one of the few auto boxes from this era and much later that was able to do this.
I’ve Owned a 04 Disco 2 and Honestly selling it has been the biggest regret. But at the same time I have the opportunity to buy another 04 Disco 2 and 01 p38 and I’m Stuck between the two!
Someone is selling a body with engine and no gearbox and im thinking of doing it as a project Is there anyway of upgrading the dashboard with that of an L322 or anywhere i can get the wood trim dashboard ive seen on some p38s
Well that is a question! 😂 I would be biased as I would pick the Disco (Sam) I have grown to like it so much, yes it's a bit of a pain every now and then but I admire it.
It's a typical Land-rover 😅 it does have its issues, but one of the reasons I got the P38 is its generally quite easy to work on, parts are still easy enough to get hold off. For two months I was doing about 720miles a week in it, and had zero issues with it. It's really comfy on the long drives, iv never pulled anything with it but I'm part of a Facebook group and people pull loads with them with out any issues. Only thing is mines the 4.6V8 and most I can get is 22mpg if I behave myself 😂 Main thing is be prepared for the gremlins. If your technically minded and happy to fix things and work on it your self, then go for it. Iv just blow a suspension air bag, going to replace both rears with the help of Ben, £180 in parts, if I was to go to a garage would probably cost me 5x time that. It's a great car I love driving it would drive it ever day if I could afford the fuel. And it takes alot of abuse with out any fuss. Any more questions do ask 😊
@@jamesburke7282 Good advice. Thank you. If I were to buy one, it’d be used as a daily, and the only car in the house. Not sure if that’s wise. I can do some things, with the help of RUclips. I’ve changed the air intake, intake pipe and turbo elbow on my Leon Cupra. I don’t have jacks or access to a ramp, so that’s where my limits are 😂 Are they easy to work on, as a starter car?
It's is relatively easy to work on, a decent amount of space in the engine bay. I can fit underneath mine with it on the ground, but a jack is recommended. They tend to be pretty solid cars they don't tend to suffer with rust like the discos and defenders. The gremlins do like to get into the electronics, everything on them is electronically operated and runs through a main ECU, a Nanocom (obd reader £500 ish) is highly recommend for diagnostics when something electronic fails. They also tend to have issues with the EAS (air suspension) and can be a pain to diagnose, alot have been converted to spring.
Like said above, iv done alot of miles, it had its issues but nothing that stopped me from getting from A to B and back again, apart from a blown airbag but I was being rather rough with it 😅 we think it was weak, and taking it of road was enough for it to go bang
I love my P38, be prepared for the gremlins it's not exactly reliable 😅 if your prepared to work on it your self look at getting a nanocom (OBD Reader only one that fully works with the p38. If you go for the V8 look for a 4.6, they are all bad on fuel including the diesel. When you find one have a look at its history, go on the DVLA website and have a look at its MOT history, that could give you an idea on it's reliability and how well its been looked after, (if the same advisorys keep coming up then the owner isn't very proactive at fixing it). When you go to view make sure they leave it cold! Check everything! Look for damp and the carpets, check for water in the wheel spare wheel well, test the EAS (Air suspension). Go for a test drive get some speed up and feel how it handles and listen for knocks, also test both high range and low range. Spend all the time you need to look over it, if you feel rushed or pressured move on! And then finally enjoy your new ride! Your back acount might not thank you, but sod it it's worth it trust me 😁😂
Oh wow bet there will be some amazing places you could go exploring in a 4x4 around Portugal! We are on insta Frenchies_Road_Trips, we would love to see how you get on and what adventures you get up to. Good luck 😁
stumbled across this had a laugh ive owned 3 discovery's td5 was least reliable which put me off a disco 3 currently drive a 96 p38 manual diesel not a main car its behaving at min wouldn`t recommend a freelander to any one brother had two second was a total disaster cost a fortune to keep it on the road
Range owner guy hating how good the freelander was 😂😂
I’ve had a Freelander 2 i6 3.2 litre straight six petrol for over sixteen years 230 BHP powerful, quick for an SUV and never missed a beat, fantastic vehicle and probably one of the best and most reliable LR have produced.
Great video, really interesting to see the differences between them all. They are still great cars, just need regular maintenance and checks pretty much.
Thank you! We really enjoyed making it! 😁 Oh they certainly do, I still miss my Freelander 2 but loving the Disco 2 😁
Love my 2011 Freelander 2, HSE 142,000 so far. Going to keep it as long as it lasts. I live in the Highlands and with the weather and roads it is ideal. Only issue was a parts supply issue last year for my power steering ( a common problem) with LR, but it was a nationwide issue! Wouldn't bother with a more recent Landy, my independent LR garage tells me the new stuff would last about 7 years if your lucky. Enjoying the post
stuck around to hear the v8s roar. was not disappointed. wish my p38 had lasted longer but blew headgasket and then cracked block. very good video
Thank you! 😁 Glad you liked our video 😁🙏 Shame to hear about your P38 😞 they are a great car!
Needed to add a Freelander 1 td4 in the mix too
@21:40 … NANOCOM FTW!
Cheers from a Disco 2 V8 petrol head!
Awesome video. Just an FYI if anyone is interested. If in low you press the Sport button, it will start and stay in the selected gear, unlike most autos that will climb up to the gear selected. I think it is one of the few auto boxes from this era and much later that was able to do this.
I’ve Owned a 04 Disco 2 and Honestly selling it has been the biggest regret. But at the same time I have the opportunity to buy another 04 Disco 2 and 01 p38 and I’m Stuck between the two!
Great video. Good knowledge on all 3 cars. I have a p38 and have owned a disco 2.
Thank you! 😁 We certainly enjoyed making it!
Someone is selling a body with engine and no gearbox and im thinking of doing it as a project
Is there anyway of upgrading the dashboard with that of an L322 or anywhere i can get the wood trim dashboard ive seen on some p38s
For hobby enjoyment and dailying what's better ? Disco 2 or P38
Well that is a question! 😂 I would be biased as I would pick the Disco (Sam) I have grown to like it so much, yes it's a bit of a pain every now and then but I admire it.
Good video, would happily own all three.
Thank you! 😁
Love the range but the tax along with the fuel consumption just kills it, if you can afford to run it you will be driving something newer.
Very informative video. I’d like more info on the P38 please in terms of daily driving it, common problems, repair costs, get real living with the car
Thank you! I’ll get James to reply your comment 🙂🙌
It's a typical Land-rover 😅 it does have its issues, but one of the reasons I got the P38 is its generally quite easy to work on, parts are still easy enough to get hold off. For two months I was doing about 720miles a week in it, and had zero issues with it. It's really comfy on the long drives, iv never pulled anything with it but I'm part of a Facebook group and people pull loads with them with out any issues. Only thing is mines the 4.6V8 and most I can get is 22mpg if I behave myself 😂
Main thing is be prepared for the gremlins. If your technically minded and happy to fix things and work on it your self, then go for it. Iv just blow a suspension air bag, going to replace both rears with the help of Ben, £180 in parts, if I was to go to a garage would probably cost me 5x time that.
It's a great car I love driving it would drive it ever day if I could afford the fuel. And it takes alot of abuse with out any fuss.
Any more questions do ask 😊
@@jamesburke7282 Good advice. Thank you. If I were to buy one, it’d be used as a daily, and the only car in the house. Not sure if that’s wise. I can do some things, with the help of RUclips. I’ve changed the air intake, intake pipe and turbo elbow on my Leon Cupra. I don’t have jacks or access to a ramp, so that’s where my limits are 😂 Are they easy to work on, as a starter car?
It's is relatively easy to work on, a decent amount of space in the engine bay. I can fit underneath mine with it on the ground, but a jack is recommended. They tend to be pretty solid cars they don't tend to suffer with rust like the discos and defenders. The gremlins do like to get into the electronics, everything on them is electronically operated and runs through a main ECU, a Nanocom (obd reader £500 ish) is highly recommend for diagnostics when something electronic fails. They also tend to have issues with the EAS (air suspension) and can be a pain to diagnose, alot have been converted to spring.
Like said above, iv done alot of miles, it had its issues but nothing that stopped me from getting from A to B and back again, apart from a blown airbag but I was being rather rough with it 😅 we think it was weak, and taking it of road was enough for it to go bang
Hi, do you know of a service near you where I can repair a Freelander 2?
Hello 🙂 Where abouts are you based?
@@FrenchiesRoadTrips Thatcham
The Range Rover P38 Vogue is my dream car. I am think about to go for a Range Rover P38 1996, for a start. Any tips?
I love my P38, be prepared for the gremlins it's not exactly reliable 😅 if your prepared to work on it your self look at getting a nanocom (OBD Reader only one that fully works with the p38. If you go for the V8 look for a 4.6, they are all bad on fuel including the diesel. When you find one have a look at its history, go on the DVLA website and have a look at its MOT history, that could give you an idea on it's reliability and how well its been looked after, (if the same advisorys keep coming up then the owner isn't very proactive at fixing it). When you go to view make sure they leave it cold! Check everything! Look for damp and the carpets, check for water in the wheel spare wheel well, test the EAS (Air suspension). Go for a test drive get some speed up and feel how it handles and listen for knocks, also test both high range and low range. Spend all the time you need to look over it, if you feel rushed or pressured move on! And then finally enjoy your new ride! Your back acount might not thank you, but sod it it's worth it trust me 😁😂
@@FrenchiesRoadTrips owww thank you very much, appreciated that. I am moving to Portugal and will take crystal clear a look there 😹
Oh wow bet there will be some amazing places you could go exploring in a 4x4 around Portugal! We are on insta Frenchies_Road_Trips, we would love to see how you get on and what adventures you get up to. Good luck 😁
The mirrors will also dim with the rear view mirror if the glass is not broken. I have just replaced my mirror glass and nearly died at the price.
No off roading.... damn.
stumbled across this had a laugh ive owned 3 discovery's td5 was least reliable which put me off a disco 3 currently drive a 96 p38 manual diesel not a main car its behaving at min wouldn`t recommend a freelander to any one brother had two second was a total disaster cost a fortune to keep it on the road
Dude is a britsh postmalone!