Thinking of Buying a freelander

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Hi All

I looking for a bit of advice, I’m thinking of buying a freelander and have decided to go for either the V6 or diesel but would like to know from the people (you Guys) that drive the thing every day what you consider to be my best choice? I have nothing against the K series 1.8 it’s a good lump I had a MG ZT with the same engine but found it under powered for a car of that size with no torque. So I looked at the V6 and was then advised the diesel is the better option. I don’t tow and don’t do that many mile as I’m a pub landlord the car is only used around 3 to 4 time a week so economy isn’t a big factor. What I do want is to be able to feel some power when I put my foot down although I’m no boy racer . I defiantly want a 5 door with a high speci thinking of a budget of around 7 to 8K.

Are there any major issues I need to lookout for? Which is the highest spec model available? And just any general advice would be much appreciated. I have used these user forums for my last 2 motors (MG ZT and Ford Galaxy) and find the best advice always comes form them.

Thanks in advance
 
I had a 98 Diesel and a 2000 V6 - both for 2 years and 60k miles.
Both suffered numerous problems, so make sure you get a good warranty.
The V6 was more fun, but I only averaged 19 mpg and it's problems were major - 2 engines, 1 gearbox, intermittent loss of power.
The TD4 is reputedly much better than the early diesel, so my advice would be to get one of them.
You can probably pick up a V6 cheaply though - I only got £6k part-ex for mine!
 
yella disco said:
oi floppy hat, why you pickin on willo, he aint even answered in here. ;)
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I aint pickin on any one Yella. Willo was lookin at this thread - so I asked the Q.
I got flamed;) by Grunt for being bitter - I was (am) makin the point (as stated to Slob) that yu guys have got sum brains - yu drivin REAL LR's :D

so Dont do it Spark unless yu got deep pockets.
 
Ellow spark !

You met the "village idiot" I see!!:p (morning floppy hat):D

Go for the Td4 with auto box youll love it , make sure you get a "GOOD "warranty and full SH
I fitted mine with a tuning box and it goes like a loony :D great fun

I luv my hippo I do !!!;) ;)
 
i see - windup time! Hi ya Mondeo

Yu go for whatever yu want, Sparky (wasnt he a kids program on TV?)
Yu will find out if yu got a good one or not - just go in wiv ya eyes open.
Mine had a warranty and full SH, and still cost me £6300 in 13 months.

At least Mondeo still has a TD4 - got it out of 2wd yet? ho ho ho - yu shd change ya handle to Ostrich ;):)
 
Hi sparky. . .go for the td4 and like mondo say's auto box is nice ta drive, i thrash mine on/off road,fantastic on long motorway drives good mpg, regular common sence maintenance, a good motor, the v6 and 1.8's have their issues but there are loads that dont have problems ,on sites like this ya hear all the sobs,but thats why a lot come here for help or advice,silly hat man is ever so negative [his mum ran orft wiv a freelander man] but he still gives help and advice, so i am slightly biased as i love all the lr motors,so its best ta do yer home work,best oh luck. . . .:)
 
The Mad Hat Man said:
Mornin Minge

duz NO-ONE luv me any more?

ickle nay - where are ya?
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Ar flippy you always givin good help ta others , dont go all defensive. . .group hug. . ..:) :) :)
 
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