Should i buy an 04 Freelander 2wd 1.8 l lr1

[Richieod]

Hi I'm in Ireland, I have my eye on a lovely 04 freelander lr1
High spec 1.8 petrol 2wd drive in perfect condition
It has 67000 miles on the clock
Does anyone know what the mpg is?
Does it seem like a good buy or is it going to haunt me
I've heard they cause trouble like the head gasket going etc
Anyone got any advice thanks

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

run!

 

[howardo]

if its 2wd its not in perfect condition

 

[Singvogel]

You've been given very good advice - run!

Do not buy that car unless you have a very fat wallet.

Keep looking - preferably for a TD4.

 

[pardec]

run!

 

[Freelaner]

why are td4's preferable?

shirley an L-Series would be the better option if he really must have a FL1!

 

[howardo]

most people assume the td4 is better coz its bmw and faster, l-series is the better engined fl1

 

[Freelaner]

most people assume the td4 is better coz its bmw and faster, l-series is the better engined fl1

my k-series powered FL1 has a greater top speed and 0-60 than either

snobbery is what it is

 

[howardo]

my l-series burst a coolant pipe on the motorway, drove it a further 20 miles and only realised when i heard the fans running after i'd parked up. the engine was fine, only needed to replace burst pipe and put some coolant back in it. K-series would have died.

 

[Freelaner]

my l-series burst a coolant pipe on the motorway, drove it a further 20 miles and only realised when i heard the fans running after i'd parked up. the engine was fine, only needed to replace burst pipe and put some coolant back in it. K-series would have died.

L-Series rule

 

[Richieod]

Thanks for the replies
Anyone know what the mpg would be?
I'm getting a six month warranty with it
Dealer says the engine should be fine so long as it it well serviced and maintained
Supposed to be getting it tomorrow so I don't know what to do now.
I'm trading in an 06 Opel meriva plus 1700 euro
5700 euro in total

 

[howardo]

if its 2wd its fooked, vcu and prop probably gone, ird knackered. don't buy a 2wd fl1.

 

[td4van]

Mpg will be around 30.

Have to wonder why it's 2wd.

 

[Freelaner]

27 combined

DON'T BUY A 2WD FREELANDER

 

[Richieod]

Thanks lads
Getting at 6 month warranty with it
Dealer says it needs regular servicing and maintenance and the engine will be fine.
Lots of extras with it
Costing me 4700 sterling
Supposed to be picking it up tomorrow
Kinda confused now

 

[howardo]

is this a wind -up

 

[Freelaner]

nothing to be confused about

we all have them or have great experience with them


if you choose not to heed our combined warnings then..........................................

 

[Richieod]

Hardly all lr1 fall to bits?

 

[Freelaner]

is this a wind -up

yes




yes it is

 

[Trewey]

Costing me 4700 sterling

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