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freelandernew

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Hello , I,m wanting a freelander 2.0 diesel 1 , not sure which one is best , L 2.0 or td4 I,v heard horror stories about both , is there anywhere on here anyone has posted a buyers guide , or any one would offer any advice , 3dr/5dr/ tax cost ,towing , ease of repair maintenance etc any advice appreciated ,, my last landy was a 3dr 2.5 disco that I foolishly replaced with a pajero 2.8 never again :( thanks in advance
 
freelandernew said:
Hello , I,m wanting a freelander 2.0 diesel 1 , not sure which one is best , L 2.0 or td4 I,v heard horror stories about both , is there anywhere on here anyone has posted a buyers guide , or any one would offer any advice , 3dr/5dr/ tax cost ,towing , ease of repair maintenance etc any advice appreciated ,, my last landy was a 3dr 2.5 disco that I foolishly replaced with a pajero 2.8 never again :( thanks in advance
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The landy couldn't have been too bad if you are looking for another ;)
Personally I'd not have another Pajero!! Mine made my V6 Freelander seem economical!!
There is a buyer's guide on here somewhere . Use the search button ;)
 
no my disco was excellent I just wanted something newer but it was big mistake buying a paj it was diesel and was lucky to get 19 mpg on a run it was awful , so I,m back on the lookout for a free lander , thanks for the reply
 
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f38/freelander-everything-you-need-know-46437.html

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/1620217-post9.html

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/noob-q-buying-214443.html

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explains the 4wd system ..

Symptoms - Bell Engineering

WHAT DOES MY FREELANDER’S VCU DO? | For Land Rover Enthusiasts

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some points about buying a hippo1 that's been reduced to 2wd / had the props-vcu removed ..

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/2473365-post28.html

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various bits of tech. info re. freelander'1'

Freelander - Fix problems, repairs, diagrams, whats wrong, faults, upgrates - Land Rover

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L - series diesel tuning
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f57/l-series-tuning-guide-174487.html

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TD4 specific :

ROVER 75 MGZT ENGINE FAULT FINDING

Maf sensor problems.

freelander td4 mpg
http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f9/mpg-my-td4-results-181789.html

http://www.rover-club.net/graphics/manuals/16/m47r_diesel.pdf
( does not include info. re. the variable vane type turbo )

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http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f69/2004-freelander-1-sales-brochure-specification-197513.html

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f69/2001-freelander-1-sales-brochure-specification-195912.html

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( various LR vehicles ) .. Common Faults and Questions:
Common Faults and Questions - Land Rover Zone
 
freelandernew said:
Hello , I,m wanting a freelander 2.0 diesel 1 , not sure which one is best , L 2.0 or td4 I,v heard horror stories about both , is there anywhere on here anyone has posted a buyers guide , or any one would offer any advice , 3dr/5dr/ tax cost ,towing , ease of repair maintenance etc any advice appreciated ,, my last landy was a 3dr 2.5 disco that I foolishly replaced with a pajero 2.8 never again :( thanks in advance
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Hi,
I drive a 99 2ltr diesel 5dr. I also heard all the horror stories but I love mine over the last 6mths I have had some problems such as diesel leak oil leak changed nsf wheel bearing But hey its a land rover piece of cake to repair, Now that I have one wont change to anything else. There are some really good guys and gals here more than happy to advice on repair ect. Go on bite the bullit the only thing i life we regret are the things we don't do. Happy hunting:D:D:D:D:D
 
I love my V6 an wouldn't be without it!! As with any car forum, you only ever see when bad things happen and someone needs help!! When the car is'nt missbehaving it not posted at all so it's a very 1 sided view to the casual observer ;)
The Freelander is'nt a bad car but it's not a good one ether so you need to check everything very carefully when you buy one !!
 
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^^^^ Agree ...mines 1.8 K series, no major issues for the year Ive had it so nothing major to report on here ;)
 
I've got a K series, dealt with the HGF properly and it's been a sweet runner since.It's at 122k now so nearing time for new engine mount bushes, springs and shocks. Just to keep it fresh :).
 
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