Freelander?

Horse.trader <[email protected]> wrote:

> Me too......
>
> I have a '2000' V6 Freelander, had slight teething problems (starter motor +
> water hose) but, it's a superb drive, the auto gearbox (steptronic) is
> excellent.
>
> The test came when we had deep snow up here in the hills last winter, what a
> car, I'm pleased I bought my Freelander, I was one of the few that got home
> safely!
>

Ditto. I have a manual 2000 XEi. The engine (1.8 petrol) is a bit
gutless, but if I want to go fast I can play with SWMBO's much more
sporty car.

As it stands, the hippo is great to drive both on and offroad, though
the latter has hardly been hugely demanding, just very dusty. As I've
got a large dog and 'stuff' to haul around, but also have to do some
city driving the size is perfect.

Build quality (this one was screwed together in South Africe, I believe)
is utilitarian, but better than a Cherokee of similar vintage. The
vehicle has coped admirably with the hot summers here in Queensland,
Australia, and the only real problem I've had is a perishing rubber seal
on the rear door (not one that would allow water into the vehicle).

In fact, the only other problem I can think of is the aforementioned
dust. It is proper red outback dust, the consistency of very high grade
talcum powder and absolutely impossible to get rid of. I've been trying
to wash and vaccuum it out for two years now.

ck

On or around Tue, 30 Aug 2005 09:40:56 +0100, "Dadio" <[email protected]>
enlightened us thusly:

>> I also disagree with excessive speeding whilst towing. Plenty of
>> caravans littered along motorways are testament to that. People get
>> lulled into a false sense of security because they believe they have a
>> stable combination that hasn't snaked - yet...
>>
>
>Yep, agree with all of that. My real point was that whatever I do with the
>Discovery / trailer combination is that it is rock solid. No issues at all.
>The most stable setup I have ever towed with.

fine for some things, but the 300 TDi here snakes like a bastard with the
big trailer on carrying another disco. Admittedly, we're talking at least 3
tonnes gross trailer weight and the disco to all intents unladen.
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"Lee_D" <[email protected]> skrev i melding
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> "Camilla Carcary" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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>
>> I live in Norway ;-)
>>
>> Camilla
>
> It doesn't make you a bad person! ;o) Besides Wayne can surely bung it on
> a Ferry along with the Lada's which were exporting back home in that
> general direction )

He he, what a good idea ;-) Just so bad that Norway is a country with the
highest taxes when it comes to importing cars. Maybe I have to move to
England?

Camilla

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> On Sat, 27 Aug 2005 23:22:56 +0200, "Camilla Carcary"
> <[email protected]> made me spill my meths when he wrote:
>
>>> I have a RAV4 for sale
>>
>>I live in Norway ;-)
>
> Won't hold that against you, you need a thick skin to drive a RAV in
> this group anyway

He he.

Camilla

"Gordoni" <[email protected]> skrev i melding
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> Hello Camilla
> I have a 2002 Freelander Td4 Auto ES model, it has a 2Ltr BMW diesel
> engine,
> no problems, but I have only done 24K miles, I have only needed to replace
> front brake pads so far.
> No oil leaks, no water leaks, and that's unusual for a Land Rover, so I
> can't grumble. The 5 speed auto box is excellent.
> I think the petrol engined Freelanders have had problems.

WEll, I have done some thinking, and have decided not to buy a Land Rover at
all. Maybe a Honda CR-V, a Nissan Patrol or Suzuki Grand Vitara. It has to
be a diesel engine as well.

Camilla