2021 / 2022 BMW X3 diesel 190bhp

[Blackbird]

Hi
Does anyone tow with one of these. I am considering this as a replacement for my trusty faithful and reliable 2013 Freelander 2 150 bhp car which I have owned from new and covered 88000 miles the majority towing. I tow a 2016 Swift Conqueror 480 rated at 1550 kg also owned from new. As you can see I do not change for change sake but I am concerned with the age of the Freelander particularly for touring abroad which we do each year.

Thanks in advance
Dave.

 

[Buckman]

Hi
Does anyone tow with one of these. I am considering this as a replacement for my trusty faithful and reliable 2013 Freelander 2 150 bhp car which I have owned from new and covered 88000 miles the majority towing. I tow a 2016 Swift Conqueror 480 rated at 1550 kg also owned from new. As you can see I do not change for change sake but I am concerned with the age of the Freelander particularly for touring abroad which we do each year.

Thanks in advance
Dave.

I am not a LR fan, but I would say stick with the Freelander for as long as possible if it has been reliable. We have a 1996 Corolla with 122k miles and it is still in regular use. See no point in changing as get over 40mpg, has air con, automatic, flies through each MOT and has cost is very little in spares over the past 12 years.

 

[Lutz]

When I was looking around for a replacement for my previous towcar, an X4 2.0 diesel and a 3.0 diesel were on my shortlist (The X4 being nothing other than an X3 in a different guise.) I tried both but eventually decided on the 3.0. Mind you, I tow an 1800kg caravan which is somewhat heavier than yours. I’ve had it now for 9 years and it’s been the most reliable car I’ve ever had - no repairs or replacements other than the usual wear and tear parts (tyres, brake pads) and it’s done 140,000 miles since I had it from new.

 

[Blackbird]

Hi

Thank you both for your replies. I am very tempted to keep the Freelander as it has been so reliable as with Litz’s car has only needed general maintenance. Will have to think seriously about what to do hence the request for experience from others.

Dave

 

[otherclive]

Hi

Thank you both for your replies. I am very tempted to keep the Freelander as it has been so reliable as with Litz’s car has only needed general maintenance. Will have to think seriously about what to do hence the request for experience from others.

Dave

My son has only recently changed from his 2008 FL2 auto which was generally trouble free over its long hard life. Apart from a rear differential bearing problem rectified at LR cost it’s been excellent. His reason for changing it is that with its usage it was developing under body corrosion and he just felt that with its mileage he was beginning to loose confidence for long journeys. But even at the end it had no rattles, plenty of Zumba and still a pleasure to drive or be driven in.

Ford did an excellent job on the FL2.

 

[Hutch]

Hi

Thank you both for your replies. I am very tempted to keep the Freelander as it has been so reliable as with Litz’s car has only needed general maintenance. Will have to think seriously about what to do hence the request for experience from others.

Dave

I would seriously think about keeping the FL2, It has passed it warranty time where if things were to go wrong they would have, Yes it's high mileage for its age, but it is not sitting about not being used.
My Santa Fe, a 2014, has now done 98k miles, very minor problems, biggest one being a parking brake module.
I wou say put another set of tyres on it and when they are getting worn down, think again about changing it.

 

[Buckman]

I would seriously think about keeping the FL2, It has passed it warranty time where if things were to go wrong they would have, Yes it's high mileage for its age, but it is not sitting about not being used.

I would have thought that 88000 miles for a 11 year old car was low i.e. 8000 miles a year?

 

[Dustydog]

Unless you are desperate for a change of vehicle why change?

If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

We too are in the camp for keeping cars a long time . One from new the other a couple of years old. Better the devil you know etc.
Neither car owes us a penny.( Kia DRL issue to be sorted next year)

Check out the road tax and insurance cost of your preferred new choice. That may influence your final decision😉

 

[Mel]

It is the usual conundrum. Ageing car but working perfectly well; until it stops working perfectly well. Then comes the dilemma of whether or not to start spending money on it, not knowing if this is just the start of a big continuing spend; but having spent money then you get into continued spending until forced to cut your losses. The OP will get to this point sooner or later. None of really know when this might be. Fingers crossed it is later and quite a few years down the line but equally it could be tomorrow.
I don’t know the answer but I guess most of us have been there; with varied outcomes.
Mel

 

[Dustydog]

I don’t know the answer but I guess most of us have been there; with varied outcomes.
Mel

We are on the cusp now with the Kia. Two new headlights £3000, car worth £6/7k. Depending what happens in the New Year with Kia ,we will have no hesitation trading it in with the Dealer.

 

[Hutch]

I would have thought that 88000 miles for a 11 year old car was low i.e. 8000 miles a year?

I didn't use all of my finger to count the years, sorry.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Keep the Freelander!

I've got a 2005 Freelander TD4 with 118k on the clock and still going strong.

 

[Beachball]

I would keep the Freelander my wife kept her car for 14 years and it pass every MOT before she upgrade to newish car