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Would you bother with 4wd?

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  • 09-11-2010 12:59pm
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    CompleteCarGuy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 181 ✭✭


    Hi guys

    I have just driven a 2wd version of the new Land Rover Freelander, on a pretty tricky off-road course in Barcelona and it performed really well. Granted, in ice and a muddy field the 4wd version would be better, but the 2wd version now comes in at €29,995 and has lower emissions (158g/km - Band D)

    My question is, would you pay more for the 4wd version (€34,995) or would you go for the 2wd version which costs a few quid less.
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    Zubeneschamali
    Registered Users Posts: 16,686 ✭✭✭✭Zubeneschamali


    CompleteCar.ie wrote: »
    My question is, would you pay more for the 4wd version (€34,995) or would you go for the 2wd version which costs a few quid less.

    The only reason I'd consider an off-roader is for off-road use, and in Ireland that means mud: I'd definitely want 4WD.

    Most off-roaders never go off-road, so it makes sense to sell cheaper 2WD versions to people who like the image, like being high up or imagine jeepy looking things are somehow safer than cars.


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    Anan1
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    As above, if I don't need AWD then I don't need a Freelander at all.


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    Max_Damage
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    Go for a Subaru Justy as a cheap and cheerful 4WD! :D


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    Tea 1000
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Tea 1000


    Defender, maybe a Discovery, but never a Freelander for me! Reason? You either need a 4x4 or you don't in my book. If it's only for occasional handiness like pulling a boat up a slipway, then a Subaru Legacy Outback is more than enough.


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    Matt Simis
    Registered Users Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Anan1 wrote: »
    As above, if I don't need AWD then I don't need a Freelander at all.

    Yeah, all show no go in FWD.


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