Advice Needed

Just a repost to see if anyone can give any pointers on Freelanders,
both good and bad, what models have faults Etc. Whether to steer clear
or not. Although i did post a while ago regarding Disco's and
Freelanders I had no responce atall, which surprised me.
TIA Dave

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In <[email protected]> Dave Piggin wrote:
> Just a repost to see if anyone can give any pointers on Freelanders,
> both good and bad, what models have faults Etc. Whether to steer clear
> or not. Although i did post a while ago regarding Disco's and
> Freelanders I had no responce atall, which surprised me.
> TIA Dave

If you REALLY want a Freelander there are 3 rules to bear in mind...

TD4 = good
V6 = very expensive on fuel
All other engines = very very bad

Do not, under any circumstances, consider a 1.8 unless you have a VERY
understanding bank manager as you should expect to have to buy a new
engine at least once during the time you own it.

Other than that, avoid anything that's been off road and if you get a 3
door, buy the hardback version rather than the softback. Make sure that
whatever model you get has the electronics fitted for ETC and HDC (
yellow collar on the gear lever).

Second hand, the bodywork seems to last well with corrosion being a bit
of a rarity.

HTH

cheers

Dave W.
http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/

Hi Dave
about 3 years ago I inherited a Freelander on lease when I started a new
job.
It was 2 years old with a year to run on the lease.
Unfortunately it was the 1.8 petrol.
It did suffer from some very bad flaws:
1. Frosty morning = dead car, not even a battery light.
As soon as the sun had been on it for an hour or so it came alive!
2. Accelerating by itself. Apparently common on Freelanders.
3. Exhaust rusted very quickly.
4. Drank petrol like it was going out of fashion.
5. Broke down frequently, various problems.
6. Back window electrics had a mind of its own.
And many more I can't remember! But I do remember being in and out of the
dealer like a yoyo.

I have to admit though there was something about it that was good and made
you love it.
Probably the usual Land Rover reasons (I now have a Series 3 SWB as a second
car).

At the end of the day, I didn't have to pay for any of the problems due to
it being
a company car. I'm sure it would have cost a lot of money in the year I had
it!

Hope that helps

Luis

"Dave White" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In <[email protected]> Dave Piggin wrote:
> > Just a repost to see if anyone can give any pointers on Freelanders,
> > both good and bad, what models have faults Etc. Whether to steer clear
> > or not. Although i did post a while ago regarding Disco's and
> > Freelanders I had no responce atall, which surprised me.
> > TIA Dave
>
> If you REALLY want a Freelander there are 3 rules to bear in mind...
>
> TD4 = good
> V6 = very expensive on fuel
> All other engines = very very bad
>
> Do not, under any circumstances, consider a 1.8 unless you have a VERY
> understanding bank manager as you should expect to have to buy a new
> engine at least once during the time you own it.
>
> Other than that, avoid anything that's been off road and if you get a 3
> door, buy the hardback version rather than the softback. Make sure that
> whatever model you get has the electronics fitted for ETC and HDC (
> yellow collar on the gear lever).
>
> Second hand, the bodywork seems to last well with corrosion being a bit
> of a rarity.
>
> HTH
>
> cheers
>
> Dave W.
> http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/

On or around Wed, 18 Aug 2004 20:44:21 +0100, Dave Piggin
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>Just a repost to see if anyone can give any pointers on Freelanders,
>both good and bad, what models have faults Etc. Whether to steer clear
>or not. Although i did post a while ago regarding Disco's and
>Freelanders I had no responce atall, which surprised me.
>TIA Dave

the freelander-to-avoid is the 1.8 petrol, the freelander-of-choice is th
later diesel one, badged TD4. The earlier diesel ain't too bad, and is
cheaper SH.

if you have deep pockets, the KV6 2.5 is supposed to be quit quick, but
thirsty.

--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.fsnet.co.uk my opinions are just that
If all be true that I do think, There are five reasons we should drink;
Good wine, a friend, or being dry, Or lest we should be by and by;
Or any other reason why. - Henry Aldrich (1647 - 1710)

On or around Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:46:37 +0000 (UTC), Dave White
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>All other engines = very very bad

It's my understanding that the L-series diesel, while not as good as the BMW
in the TD4, is nonetheless OK. TD4 ones are still quite new and therefore
not cheap, if that's an issue.
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.fsnet.co.uk my opinions are just that
In Touch: Get in touch with yourself by touching yourself.
If somebody is watching, stop touching yourself.
from the Little Book of Complete B***ocks by Alistair Beaton.

In <[email protected]> Dave Piggin wrote:
> Just a repost to see if anyone can give any pointers on Freelanders,
> both good and bad, what models have faults Etc. Whether to steer clear
> or not. Although i did post a while ago regarding Disco's and
> Freelanders I had no responce atall, which surprised me.
> TIA Dave

If you REALLY want a Freelander there are 3 rules to bear in mind...

TD4 = good
V6 = very expensive on fuel
All other engines = very very bad

Do not, under any circumstances, consider a 1.8 unless you have a VERY
understanding bank manager as you should expect to have to buy a new
engine at least once during the time you own it.

Other than that, avoid anything that's been off road and if you get a 3
door, buy the hardback version rather than the softback. Make sure that
whatever model you get has the electronics fitted for ETC and HDC (
yellow collar on the gear lever).

Second hand, the bodywork seems to last well with corrosion being a bit
of a rarity.

HTH

cheers

Dave W.
http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/

Hi Dave
about 3 years ago I inherited a Freelander on lease when I started a new
job.
It was 2 years old with a year to run on the lease.
Unfortunately it was the 1.8 petrol.
It did suffer from some very bad flaws:
1. Frosty morning = dead car, not even a battery light.
As soon as the sun had been on it for an hour or so it came alive!
2. Accelerating by itself. Apparently common on Freelanders.
3. Exhaust rusted very quickly.
4. Drank petrol like it was going out of fashion.
5. Broke down frequently, various problems.
6. Back window electrics had a mind of its own.
And many more I can't remember! But I do remember being in and out of the
dealer like a yoyo.

I have to admit though there was something about it that was good and made
you love it.
Probably the usual Land Rover reasons (I now have a Series 3 SWB as a second
car).

At the end of the day, I didn't have to pay for any of the problems due to
it being
a company car. I'm sure it would have cost a lot of money in the year I had
it!

Hope that helps

Luis

"Dave White" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In <[email protected]> Dave Piggin wrote:
> > Just a repost to see if anyone can give any pointers on Freelanders,
> > both good and bad, what models have faults Etc. Whether to steer clear
> > or not. Although i did post a while ago regarding Disco's and
> > Freelanders I had no responce atall, which surprised me.
> > TIA Dave
>
> If you REALLY want a Freelander there are 3 rules to bear in mind...
>
> TD4 = good
> V6 = very expensive on fuel
> All other engines = very very bad
>
> Do not, under any circumstances, consider a 1.8 unless you have a VERY
> understanding bank manager as you should expect to have to buy a new
> engine at least once during the time you own it.
>
> Other than that, avoid anything that's been off road and if you get a 3
> door, buy the hardback version rather than the softback. Make sure that
> whatever model you get has the electronics fitted for ETC and HDC (
> yellow collar on the gear lever).
>
> Second hand, the bodywork seems to last well with corrosion being a bit
> of a rarity.
>
> HTH
>
> cheers
>
> Dave W.
> http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net/

On or around Wed, 18 Aug 2004 20:44:21 +0100, Dave Piggin
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>Just a repost to see if anyone can give any pointers on Freelanders,
>both good and bad, what models have faults Etc. Whether to steer clear
>or not. Although i did post a while ago regarding Disco's and
>Freelanders I had no responce atall, which surprised me.
>TIA Dave

the freelander-to-avoid is the 1.8 petrol, the freelander-of-choice is th
later diesel one, badged TD4. The earlier diesel ain't too bad, and is
cheaper SH.

if you have deep pockets, the KV6 2.5 is supposed to be quit quick, but
thirsty.

--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.fsnet.co.uk my opinions are just that
If all be true that I do think, There are five reasons we should drink;
Good wine, a friend, or being dry, Or lest we should be by and by;
Or any other reason why. - Henry Aldrich (1647 - 1710)

On or around Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:46:37 +0000 (UTC), Dave White
<[email protected]> enlightened us thusly:

>All other engines = very very bad

It's my understanding that the L-series diesel, while not as good as the BMW
in the TD4, is nonetheless OK. TD4 ones are still quite new and therefore
not cheap, if that's an issue.
--
Austin Shackles. www.ddol-las.fsnet.co.uk my opinions are just that
In Touch: Get in touch with yourself by touching yourself.
If somebody is watching, stop touching yourself.
from the Little Book of Complete B***ocks by Alistair Beaton.