Advice - 1st time buyer :)

Hi

Just wondering if anyone can help,
I want to buy a Freelander Diesel about 2000 - 2003 Reg.
Any common faults or advice you can give for me to look out for when im buying one?

Thank you

Yes look on the rear nearside where the boot lid is if it says FREELANDER leave it and get a proper vehicle.

I'm looking for one myself with the same spec buddy. I haven't got one but I've put forward an offer for one I saw.

Don't take it as gospel - in fact it might be a load of rubbish but from what I have found in the few I've seen.

Electric windows can often fail, Sunroofs can leak, some have been converted into FWD because of a drivetrain fault or something, damp/condensation in the boot cubby, fuel around the injectors, oil pump failure.

I have found that most people tend to give them a bad rep but most have never had one. The people who I have spoken to who own one seem to like them enough.

Also from what I gather the td4 is the one to go for. The 1.8 is underpowered and can be strained. Not to mention its got that awful rover engine in it which I have known to blow head gaskets plenty. The v6 is thirsty but better. The td4 is the bmw engine and slightly more econmonical/reliable.

As I said, these are the things I have found out since my search started.

Mineleakstoo said:

Yes look on the rear nearside where the boot lid is if it says FREELANDER leave it and get a proper vehicle.

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do a search in the freelander section, all answers in there which you seek

thanks every one for your help - much appreciated