Freelander

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Jay

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• Sep 28, 2004

• #1

I'm considering purchasing a 2004 Freelander and am wondering if anyone has
experienced any issues. I'm not very familiar with Land Rover. Thanks a
lot.

 

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EMB

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• Sep 28, 2004

• #2

Jay wrote:
> I'm considering purchasing a 2004 Freelander and am wondering if anyone has
> experienced any issues. I'm not very familiar with Land Rover. Thanks a
> lot.

Go to google groups, search for Freelander in this group, read what pops
up, then buy a Disco.

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EMB
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90ninety

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• Sep 28, 2004

• #3

I have a 2002 Td4 that is at the dealer for the 16th time in 6 months.
Mostly major faults. It is the single worst vehicle I have ever had the
displeasure to own!
I have driven 3 different 2004 models and find the cabin a bit cramped.
Window switches have moved to the doors, impeding leg room for tall drivers.
The new centre console is bigger, impeding leg room for tall drivers! The
fancy, sparkly finish to the new facia and door trims inside has always been
scratched, reveling the black beneath. I would hate to see the state of
these vehicles 3 or 4 years down the line.

By a Disco. I will, once I get my money back for the crap Freelander!

Stew.

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1990 LR ninety (Jasmine) with bits on!
2002 Freelander Td4 ES (wifes)

"EMB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Jay wrote:
> > I'm considering purchasing a 2004 Freelander and am wondering if anyone
has
> > experienced any issues. I'm not very familiar with Land Rover. Thanks
a
> > lot.
>
> Go to google groups, search for Freelander in this group, read what pops
> up, then buy a Disco.
>
> --
> EMB
> change two to the number to reply

 

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Blippie

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• Sep 28, 2004

• #4

>I have a 2002 Td4 that is at the dealer for the 16th time in 6 months.
>Mostly major faults. It is the single worst vehicle I have ever had the
>displeasure to own!

.... and in contrast, I have a 2002 Td4 and it hasn't missed a beat. It is
by far the most reliable car I've ever had.

It manages 35-40mpg. Easy and car-like to drive. Better ride than a
comparable Discovery. The boot is a bit small.

Biggest downside is the cost of servicing, but at least it's only annual
(but then I guess most cars only have 12 mth intervals now, do they?)

Cheers

Blippie
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D&M

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• Sep 28, 2004

• #5

"Jay" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I'm considering purchasing a 2004 Freelander and am wondering if anyone
has
> experienced any issues. I'm not very familiar with Land Rover. Thanks a
> lot.
>
>
>
Jay,

I have a 2003 Kalahari TD4, prior to this like yourself we never owned a
Landy and after a lot of research went for the TD4, the Freelander is very
impressive. It hasnt missed a beat, I love it, its the pre new shape which
I actually prefer the interior to the new style which is crap to say the
least.........I believe you can get the `old` shape for 3 k less off list,
if you went for the kalahari its next down to the ES top range which gives
you all the extras`
The bmw 2.0 16v engine is unsurpassed, and mechanically is sound, the only
trouble I am having with mine is the clutch judders at times, which I belive
is common, but compared to other landys( ie Disco) thats not bad.
I know a few people slate the freelander, but I`m well happy with ours, and
its not too big for my wife to drive. I dont think you would be
dissapointed!

Dave.

 

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Lee_D

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• Sep 28, 2004

• #6

"D&M" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> its not too big for my wife to drive.

But try getting them out of a Disco or Rangie into summat smaller once they
have driven one for a while.

Mrs D had a yen for a 206. When our Rangie was recently pranged we had a 206
as a hire car. 4000 miles on the clock. Mrs D stopped short of spitting on
it. Nowt wrong just "small and platsicy!". The Grin was restored as she
disappeared down the street in the Disco leaving me with the Pug.

They are nice to look at but bugger all use. (Pugs 206's not freelanders!)

Lee D
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& other such tinkerings.
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D&M

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• Sep 28, 2004

• #7

hee hee

 

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Rob

Guest

• Sep 28, 2004

• #8

On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 19:42:44 GMT, "Lee_D" <[email protected]> wrote:


>
>They are nice to look at but bugger all use. (Pugs 206's not freelanders!)
>

We are a family who have a 206 and a Freebie TD4.

The 206 is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar nicer to drive. Handling, speed,
roadholding, headroom(!), everything. Oh, and reliability.

But of course, no king-of-the-road driving height.


Having said that no major bits have fallen off the Freebie, but loads
of stuff that has meant constant visits to dealer.....

-Rob

 

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Jeremy Mortimer

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• Sep 29, 2004

• #9

Rob <[email protected]> wrote in
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> We are a family who have a 206 and a Freebie TD4.

I wonder how common this is. We have a 105 soft-top (rather old) and a
disco (rather new). We are considering replacing the 105 with some small
two-seater. Great combination, though I have to say my gf still seems to
prefer to drive the 105.

Jeremy

 

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R101

Guest

• Oct 10, 2004

• #10

Happily I just managed to get rid of my 2002 (52) TD4 Auto with 16k on the
clock. Nice car to drive, just didn't went all that often. Mainly annoying
things like the crank sensor, warped discs *from when I had it brand new)
and 5 attempts to get aircon.

Anyway, water under the bridge - so no thanks to Guy Salmon ooop north !!
"Blippie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> >I have a 2002 Td4 that is at the dealer for the 16th time in 6 months.
>>Mostly major faults. It is the single worst vehicle I have ever had the
>>displeasure to own!
>
> ... and in contrast, I have a 2002 Td4 and it hasn't missed a beat. It is
> by far the most reliable car I've ever had.
>
> It manages 35-40mpg. Easy and car-like to drive. Better ride than a
> comparable Discovery. The boot is a bit small.
>
> Biggest downside is the cost of servicing, but at least it's only annual
> (but then I guess most cars only have 12 mth intervals now, do they?)
>
> Cheers
>
> Blippie
> --
> Visit the alt.aviation.safety FAQ online at www.blippie.org.uk
>
>