Rusty....
most of us that take the piss HAVE had Freelanders and have learnt the hard way what heaps they are. There is an element of fun, but honistly, they are more trouble than they are worth. Sure a few (and I mean a few), have been lucky, but when they cost several thousand pounds in repair costs a year, on top of servicing (regularly I might add). It is not surprising that we are jaundiced.
Have you read the recent thread from another newbie of a 2004 freelander which has had four - YES FOUR - head gasket failures in 4 years and is now only worth scrap value?
Take our advice - it is based on experience - or expect HUGE bills. If you dont like the piss taking - you are in the wrong forum

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do not say you havent been warned.....