Thinking of buying freelander help!

Eggo · Aug 17, 2010

Hi there I current drive an audi a4 but now I fancy a freelander I have found one it is a 2001 cairngorm se 1.8 with 103000 miles on it I have a buyer for my car so the deal can be done however all I hear is bad news about the k series 1.8 engine ie shg failure I need this car to last me 4 years or so and be reliable am I buying the wrong car ? Is there an uprated shg you can fit? This car comes with a great service history and is in great cond body wise
thanks in advance

nathan5346 · Aug 17, 2010

Eggo said:
Hi there I current drive an audi a4 but now I fancy a freelander I have found one it is a 2001 cairngorm se 1.8 with 103000 miles on it I have a buyer for my car so the deal can be done however all I hear is bad news about the k series 1.8 engine ie shg failure I need this car to last me 4 years or so and be reliable am I buying the wrong car ? Is there an uprated shg you can fit? This car comes with a great service history and is in great cond body wise
thanks in advance

:doh:

The Mad Hat Man · Aug 17, 2010

yes, yu are buying the wrong car.
yes there is an uprated shg - its still crap.

enjoy

oldskool · Aug 17, 2010

The Mad Hat Man said:
yes, yu are buying the wrong car.
yes there is an uprated shg - its still crap.

enjoy

Never had a problem with multy layered steal head gaskets on K seiries engine fitted loads and metal dowels, original HG are proper ****e though, however freelanders are generaly ****e its not just the engine you want to worry about.

Eggo · Aug 17, 2010

Thanks for that this one looks good though that seems to be the only thing going for it what others problems do freelanders have ?

fanatic · Aug 17, 2010

they are crap

Dan-Man · Aug 18, 2010

Why would anyone buy a Freelander?

liz22 · Aug 18, 2010

listen to the people on here and dont buy it !! i wish i had asked for advice before i bought mine !! failing that make sure you have a money tree in the garden cos your going to need it !!

bobbler · Aug 18, 2010

Eggo said:
Thanks for that this one looks good though that seems to be the only thing going for it what others problems do freelanders have ?

have a look in the gaylander section and you will find your answer.

lots

Eggo · Aug 18, 2010

thanks people keeping the audi

wiltshire landyman · Aug 18, 2010

Eggo said:
Thanks for that this one looks good though that seems to be the only thing going for it what others problems do freelanders have ?

there gay

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