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Seacow

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Hi everyone - had a Series 3 many years ago but fancy a three door freelander as a second car for a bit of fun - like the idea of getting the top off!

Went to see a 2005 TD4 auto today - would prefer manual but hey ho - nice condition - still has 4x4 and 90k miles - bit crusty underneath but surface only. Service history was patchy but at least 2 recent services. No evidence of gearbox oil change and tyres different tread and makes. Should I be concerned about this or just budget to get them sorted? Money felt OK at £2200 but would want to reduce to reflect those bits. Welcome any thoughts!
 
Seacow said:
Hi everyone - had a Series 3 many years ago but fancy a three door freelander as a second car for a bit of fun - like the idea of getting the top off!

Went to see a 2005 TD4 auto today - would prefer manual but hey ho - nice condition - still has 4x4 and 90k miles - bit crusty underneath but surface only. Service history was patchy but at least 2 recent services. No evidence of gearbox oil change and tyres different tread and makes. Should I be concerned about this or just budget to get them sorted? Money felt OK at £2200 but would want to reduce to reflect those bits. Welcome any thoughts!
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That seems a bit steep to me. I bought a 3 door, 2004 1.8 petrol with 70k for £1000 about 3 years ago and there seemed plenty to choose from.

Col
 
Cheers Col - there have been a few petrol around £1500 that I have missed - TD4 seem to fetch more from what I have seen - I will keep looking as not particularly wed to a diesel - it wont do many miles
 
£2,200 is too much, but the auto does get slightly more than the manual, and is the preferred choice if off roading is planned. ;)

Service history isn't as important as condition on a 15 year old vehicle.
 
Nodge68 said:
£2,200 is too much, but the auto does get slightly more than the manual, and is the preferred choice if off roading is planned. ;)

Service history isn't as important as condition on a 15 year old vehicle.
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Cheers was wondering if lack of gearbox oil change was an issue or whether its ok if done now
 
Seacow said:
Didn’t take any pics sorry!! There seem to be loads of facelift FR1s around and over £2k - especially TD4 - maybe I need to keep looking!
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Prices not only depend on engine, spec, mileage and condition, but also by area and season.
A top spec HSE can cost as little as £1500 mid summer, in an area where a 4x4 isn't popular. However the same vehicle will cost over twice as much, if its autumn and for sale in an area where such a vehicle is needed.

How about looking for one that needs work, where you can safe a good amount of money. ;)
 
Seacow said:
Hi everyone - had a Series 3 many years ago but fancy a three door freelander as a second car for a bit of fun - like the idea of getting the top off!

Went to see a 2005 TD4 auto today - would prefer manual but hey ho - nice condition - still has 4x4 and 90k miles - bit crusty underneath but surface only. Service history was patchy but at least 2 recent services. No evidence of gearbox oil change and tyres different tread and makes. Should I be concerned about this or just budget to get them sorted? Money felt OK at £2200 but would want to reduce to reflect those bits. Welcome any thoughts!
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Different tyres is an alarm bell warning - as you are probably aware due to you noting it. It is a big warning on Freelander.

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/tests-new-freelander-1-owners-should-do-on-their-car.312863/

The auto box can give problems, but the clutch on an manual TD4 is expensive to replace and prone to not lasting many miles.

You should budget on needing to replace the VCU (with support bearings), so that's about £300 - on top of your tyres and fluid change. For peace of mind, go for a recon from Bell Engineering.
 
GrumpyGel said:
Different tyres is an alarm bell warning - as you are probably aware due to you noting it. It is a big warning on Freelander.

https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rover/tests-new-freelander-1-owners-should-do-on-their-car.312863/

The auto box can give problems, but the clutch on an manual TD4 is expensive to replace and prone to not lasting many miles.

You should budget on needing to replace the VCU (with support bearings), so that's about £300 - on top of your tyres and fluid change. For peace of mind, go for a recon from Bell Engineering.
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I agree. If you are thinking of buying a fl1 you should budget for new tyres and a recon vcu and bearings definately, unless the tyres are all good with equal wear and same make. My £1000 fl1 cost another £800 for new tyres and vcu etc. Apart from that and a new starter, it didn't cost me anything more in the 3 years I had it. They are a good under rated landy.

Col
 
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