What makes Freelanders betterer than other 4x4's?

Hey guys,

With so many threads about how broken people's Freelanders are, I thought I'd make a small oasis of positive Freelander energy :hippie:.

Lots here been driving these for many years, and I wonder what makes them special for each of you. Of course it's all horses for courses, but why have you stuck with this horse for this particular course?

I'm only 6 months into ownership, but I'm already loving this car. My own reasons are pretty simple. First off, I like going places, and having stuff in the boot to play with when I get there. So for my RC models, fishing gear and camping equipment it's perfect. Second, I like the look of the Freelander, it manages to look "civilised" but still practical, rugged and true to the Land Rover ideals (before it became Range Rover in all but name.)

Third, it's been badly built and unreliable enough to force me to learn new skills but without being too expensive on most parts. Never having to pay for basic servicing and repairs again is a major advantage and I think that it's been totally worth the effort. Plus I find it extremely rewarding to solve practical problems.

Fourth, the 1.8 is perfectly within my budget, and I don't think I could afford to fuel and tax a bigger engine so it's a fantastic bang for my buck. It's not much more expensive to run than my old Honda Civic but far cooler and more fun.

So, what are your reasons? Let's give the newbies a reason to stay !

Will.

:dnfnoob:

I hate to have to say it, but....

Most people who drive Freelanders use them for the school run or the work commute. Freelander is never going to be the best at that. It just isnt.

Actual offroading capability of a Freelander is great. They perform. They arent as good as the bigger LR/RR models, but compared to those Toy4x4's out there, the performance is incomparable.



/Awaits the wrath.

Well if i'd thought long and hard about it......I would've got a Depender (sorry)

but i's special and that's what makes us Freelander pilots great.

Freelaner said:

Well if i'd thought long and hard about it......I would've got a Depender (sorry)

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If I had the money I'd have a Defender aswell - they are the king. But I'd keep my Freelander as a daily driver.

Depender as daily.....Series for fun

i've not had my freelander long but already looking to get an xtrail. I do like the clunkyness and quirks the freelander has but its had so much go wrong with it in a short space of time, my wallet is saying SELL SELL SELL

where can i buy one of those wallets?

could've saved me a lot of dosh

WLJayne said:

It's been badly built and unreliable enough to force me to learn new skills but without being too expensive on most parts. Never having to pay for basic servicing and repairs again is a major advantage and I think that it's been totally worth the effort. Plus I find it extremely rewarding to solve practical problems.

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This is basically why I bought mine. The missus was unsure at first, but now she loves it(she originally wanted an X5.......yeah right!!). I haven't done any green laning in mine yet, and not sure I will either, but I know that if I ever have to, I've seen enough yootoob clips to appreciate its capabilities.
They are also quite a nice looking 4x4 too, in my opinion. This is of course subjective!!

For me it was simple, I was involved with the car from the first maestro van prototypes right upto current FL2 production. For me I think they drive nice, look nice, have the right amount of on/off road capability split, OK they have a few issues but what car does not. My 1st FL 1.8 I had upto 129,000 miles and my current TD4 is now on 103,000 miles and I hope many more miles to come.

i fell in love with the wifes freelander although it was the dreded 1800 and after six months she asked for it back so I had to get my own my first was a td4 auto gs and now I have a td4 auto HSE 2006 and still love them

toprock said:

i've not had my freelander long but already looking to get an xtrail. I do like the clunkyness and quirks the freelander has but its had so much go wrong with it in a short space of time, my wallet is saying SELL SELL SELL

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i would'nt go down the x-trail root, looked at them myself, just as many issues as the f/lander, but a damn site more expensive to fix!!!! as for me, not had mine long, but i must say i love it:lvheart-beat-019: (vcu changed as a precauction) comfy to drive, good on fuel, (td4), & i must say, i like the look of it, would'nt trade it for anything......... ( maybe a l322 tdv8 lol) & i use mine to comute, 60 miles a day, reason being the crap winters of late have played havoc getting to & from work, so, it's the ideal vehicle for me

emandem said:

comfy to drive

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Yep, I have to say that compared to my Civic which was my first car the Freelander is supremely comfortable. That's really saying something as the Civic was like driving Grandpa's lazy boy at 70mph - I've hated every newer car I've been in it's like sitting on a boulder during an earthquake. The Freelander feels more solid and supportive whilst ironing out the road very nicely.

landrovers etc more for the redneck kind of guys, gaylanders more for the possers especialy with chrome nudge bars, side steps, body kit, just like mine LOl,

supremely capable of doing what it was designed to do

when it's working

chrome should not be added as it looks rubbish

no1birdman said:

landrovers etc more for the redneck kind of guys, gaylanders more for the possers especialy with chrome nudge bars, side steps, body kit, just like mine LOl,

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Ffs!

It's a no chrome area!!!!

You get respect from other land rover owners?
















Ones that aren't on landyzone!!!

WLJayne said:

Yep, I have to say that compared to my Civic which was my first car the Freelander is supremely comfortable. That's really saying something as the Civic was like driving Grandpa's lazy boy at 70mph - I've hated every newer car I've been in it's like sitting on a boulder during an earthquake. The Freelander feels more solid and supportive whilst ironing out the road very nicely.

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my last car was a 2000 mgf vvc, great car, not practical lol

the neat little handbag holder inbetween the front seats