Personally I would have go the Series route before going the freelander route because in a year it still would be worth a similar price to what you pay for it and you should be able to pick up a series 3 for about 3k ishWithout being funny if you know nowt about them then I respectfully suggest you stay away from them, however if you must then chuck 4K (min.) at something and pray!
Would a Freelander not be more suitable as a stepping stone?