Freelancer 2.2 diesel
Discussion
Just wondering if any one has some advise on these little LR's
Mine is coming up 80 000km, I would really like to drive it another two years it's not an off roader, with a rather soft life, but many high speed highway runs in its time (150km-160km at times)
Had it since new and it's been a gem of a Town car, it recently had the IRD box replaced under dealer warranty as it started to make a noise.
Should I trade it or keep it for a while? I'm wondering at what mileage they start giving trouble? Mine is the auto
Advise appreciated ... sorry about spelling mistake in title (bloody iPad and fat fingers)
Mine is coming up 80 000km, I would really like to drive it another two years it's not an off roader, with a rather soft life, but many high speed highway runs in its time (150km-160km at times)
Had it since new and it's been a gem of a Town car, it recently had the IRD box replaced under dealer warranty as it started to make a noise.
Should I trade it or keep it for a while? I'm wondering at what mileage they start giving trouble? Mine is the auto
Advise appreciated ... sorry about spelling mistake in title (bloody iPad and fat fingers)
Edited by Greg Vos on Tuesday 14th February 18:32
I had one a couple of years back and eventually sold it at around 160k miles I think. Up until then it was fine - like you I had the IRD changed, but that was as a precaution really. Fuel pump went on mine closely followed by it developing a starting issue which I believe was down to a tired diesel lift pump - but it was at more than twice the mileage of yours!
Mine was great in a chunky sort of way, plus it was dead easy to work on and parts always seemed relatively cheap. Only exception was the fuel tank cradle, which rusted away on mine and is a common issue. I couldn't find a new one so ended up repairing a better second hand one.
If you like the car there's really no reason not to keep it IMO.
Mine was great in a chunky sort of way, plus it was dead easy to work on and parts always seemed relatively cheap. Only exception was the fuel tank cradle, which rusted away on mine and is a common issue. I couldn't find a new one so ended up repairing a better second hand one.
If you like the car there's really no reason not to keep it IMO.
smn159 said:
I had one a couple of years back and eventually sold it at around 160k miles I think. Up until then it was fine - like you I had the IRD changed, but that was as a precaution really. Fuel pump went on mine closely followed by it developing a starting issue which I believe was down to a tired diesel lift pump - but it was at more than twice the mileage of yours!
Mine was great in a chunky sort of way, plus it was dead easy to work on and parts always seemed relatively cheap. Only exception was the fuel tank cradle, which rusted away on mine and is a common issue. I couldn't find a new one so ended up repairing a better second hand one.
If you like the car there's really no reason not to keep it IMO.
Thanks for that Mine was great in a chunky sort of way, plus it was dead easy to work on and parts always seemed relatively cheap. Only exception was the fuel tank cradle, which rusted away on mine and is a common issue. I couldn't find a new one so ended up repairing a better second hand one.
If you like the car there's really no reason not to keep it IMO.
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