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I hardly think the problems mentioned so far, while serious, are a sign of things to come. Most of the problems seem to be fixed in recent LR2s.
Let it go please.
Does anybody know about the crash test ratings on LR2. I am pretty sure there is nothing on us roads. I don't mind for europian tests too, if anyone finds a link could you please post it.
thanks
Until the Tiguan Came out the LR2/Freelander 2 was the only Small SUV to score five stars on that test.
The LR2 still scored more over all points then the Tiguan.
Only one sunroof problem here as well and one very minor oil leak.
Rob
You need to find a new dealer I had the same trouble as you with the radio and after the software download it was fixed. Instead of wasting your time with attorneys and lemon laws you should be concentrating your time on getting your LR2 fixed. Why don’t you try this find a new dealer and tell him the trouble with your radio and tell them to reinstall the software for the radio. If after that you continue to have trouble I would say your radio needs to be replaced because many have done the software update and had the problem fixed. Your trouble might or might not be due to dealer error. If there is no other dealer close to you have the one you been taking it to replace your radio.
This of course means nothing if you are using the radio trouble to get rid of your LR2 so you can buy a BMW. I own a lot of cars and have had many Land Rovers , BMW’s, Audi ‘s, Porsche’s and Aston Martin’s and no matter what brand you go to you will have problems. Right after I got my LR2 my sunroof went bad. They replaced the unit and all is good. You need to be tuff with your dealer and tell them to fix it or replace it. But sounds to like me you want to get rid of your LR2 for other reasons and that is too bad because it is a great vehicle that amazes me every time I drive it. I just love the quick ratio steering and how it drives like a sports car and not a SUV. If you move over to a X3 or X5 you will not get that type of driving experience while they are good vehicles you will downgrading to a soft roader. I also like the exclusiveness with the LR2 you do not see them all the time. It is like when I drive my DB9 you just do not see them all the time. Can’t say that for BMW. But don’t get me wrong I love my BMW’s and I own two, a Z4M and a very collectable Z8. But when it comes to SUV’s Land Rover is hard to beat.
it really amazes me that some dealers have been able to fix this same problem for some people, yet LR's official customer support line tells me that there is no fix for it yet.
and it's not that i'm trying to unload my LR2 at all... if they can fix the sound problem in my LR2, i'll be very happy... i had the opportunity to buy a loaded X3 for about $10k off sticker price and still chose the LR2 for many of the reasons you mentioned. i know that any car will have its problems, but the difference here is that they haven't been able to fix this one for 6 months and i'm not willing to live with it when paying the premium for a luxury SUV.
I honestly hope LR gets their sh1t together and fixes this problem... all i meant in my earlier post was that i know the quality of the product and especially the service at BMW, and if I have to, i know where i can get a quality product i can count on.... but hopefully LR will come through and prove me wrong
Rob
Try the Land Rover LR2 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences discussion - maybe someone there has shared some numbers.
Are you serious? The LR2 is a great car and surpasses BMW X3's in some ways, maybe a lot of ways. If you want an SUV type vehicle that drives like a sports car, there is no way an LR2 comes close to an X3. It's much slower, doesn't corner as well, and doesn't have that connection to the road you experience with a BMW.
Your statement just isn't accurate.
I didn't get the X3 because of issues with the hesitation in the automatic transmission and the poor navigation system (no touchscreen)
As retired professional race car driver I like to drive and I am not biased to any make or model. In fact I own a few BMW’s myself and think they are fine automobiles but as far as the X3 is compared to the LR2 in a sports car way the LR2 is very close if not better than the X3. It all gets back to learning how to drive your vehicle correctly to provide a rewarding driving experience. I had a late model X3 for a short time and found it to be good handling SUV when driven at moderate driving limits but when pushed hard I found its handling unpredictable at times and this led me to sell it. This is not uncommon for me as most folks don’t push their cars as hard as I do. But as an owner of many vehicles sometimes you can find a real gem and the LR2 is it. I have pushed my LR2 very hard in the turns and it can be a very rewarding truck when driven at 9/10s.
I am only reporting here my true to life experiences with the LR2 and I think my statements are very accurate.
Once you apply it you don't even need the front wiper unless you are in very heavy rain.
Its more like a word and a letter.
thanks for any input.
The one issue I do have is that one (of the two) power outlets in the center console is defective right out of the box. I will have to take it in to get replaced. I will report back to see how the dealer handles it.
before I hard-wired my radar detector, it worked out very well that the front one was switched since it was the closest to where you would mount a detector. However, even the front outlet is located way too far away from the windshield to be an acceptable power source for a radar detector, IMHO... i now have my V1 mounted just to the left of my rearview mirror, and hard-wired to a switched power wire in the overhead light fixture.... looks very clean and you can't tell i even have a radar detector from outside the car!
Rob
Could you fill me in on how you did that radar connection? did you buy any special wires to clip into the overhead light fixture? I would like to do the same thing.
Thanks,
Keith.
We really like the SE and want to make a deal before year-end.
Here is the deal we were offered on a 2008 SE with cold climate package only (i.e. no NAV and no lighting_
MSRP: 35,400
Sale Price 33,400
LEV% 69%
Lease-end value 24,426
MF .00134
Amount Due at signing $1,514.68
Monthly payment: 484.53
This is a 24 month lease with 10,500 miles per year.
Is this a good deal?
Based on what I have read here they should be able to come down more on the price (ie closer to $30K which I think is invoice).
Please let me know what you think.
Thanks
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
I just leased an LR2 SE for below invoice - man, they are giving these things away.
I cant wait to take this off-roading. I have been watching LR2/Freelander2 video clips on Youtube and cant wait to get out there
What price is the LR2 HSE going for?
Would the last week of the year be the best time to buy or get a better price in January??
Does it ruin the look when they cut the hole in the back for the trailer hitch??
Thanks.
P.S. I will also post on Prices Paid forum.
When buying the LR2 the Tech package seemed a bit steep for GPS that you can't program while driving with Bluetooth and a beefer stereo system. So naturally we go a TOM TOM and want to install it without using the power outlet between the seats.
Question: Is there an AUX input near the front dome light, similiar to the BMW and Mercedes?
I think the LR2 HSE may not be selling very well?? Although no salespeople would want to say that. Sounds like everyone is going for the discounted SE's.
I think I am probably going to buy the LR2 HSE, just can't find anything else I really want to buy, but I have quite a few concerns about them...reliability, etc. don't like that key/starter button, just extra trouble, seems a lot of people have had trouble with that, etc....I have been reading & researching LR 2's for several months now.
Was thinking of buying before Jan. 1, but I guess the longer I wait the better the price might be?? Though I am sure no salesperson would say so...
Don't really need that in this area of the country, could use every once in a while, hardly ever snows, so I did not want the lines...but the one I am looking at has them, heated seats would be nice some days, but really thought I did not want the lines...just wondering if they bother anyone??
Also, some dealers charge "retailer activity fee" this one is $300, can that be taken off?
Thanks.