... well not literally....its on the drive.
The good lady wife is now the proud owner of a Freelander 05 TD4, having looked for a D2 and been unhappy with those available she has looked in to the light and the Freelander actually ticked all the boxes and actually feels like it has more elbow room then the D2 (due to lack of the wide centre console). Those D2s we did try felt like a step back in time having had a D1 ES that was mint.. they had alot to live up to.
She's unlikely to need low range so no issues there.. If she does she will no doubt snaffle the FFRR or 110.
Have to say its a great motor, and more economical than the outgoing Laguna. It does feel a little small for me to drive mind and I'm only 5 ft 10.. feels like the seat could do with being lowered an inch or two. That said it is manageable and I won't be using it as a daily driver, and as the good lady is on the short side again its just the ticket for her.
Only other thing we've noted, The boot is quickly filled with Pushcair and kiddy stuff, and the windscreen pillars seem to create quite a blind spot.
We deliberately avoided the K series engine due o the head gasket issues and cooked blocks. The TD4 engine pulls really well.. to the point I have to keep my eye on the speedo as its quite deceiving.
I have now reclaimed the FFRR keys which is nice too!
;oP
Lee D