Sullygarry
New Member
Hi all I'm thinking of buying a freelander 2005 ish model diesel but I've heard a lot of bad things about them is this on all years or just certain years and models?
Sullygarry
New Member
Ok is it true that BMW made the engin in some hence why some are cam chain!
essexpestcontrol
New Member
for many years I've been a vitara owner, great little 4x4's, but they are just that "little" and like you had listened to the gossip that freelanders were bad news, even though I loved the look of them, and the space inside, anyway around 5-6 months ago I took the plunge and bought a 2000 diesel, a couple of minor things needed doing, but I absolutely love it, drives like a dream now,
Nodge68
Well-Known Member
The TD4 Freelander uses the BMW M47 engine. This is good and bad. It's a reasonably reliable engine but costs lots to fix should it fail. Injectors are a common fail point along with fuel pumps and the odd turbo. Don't choose a car based on the cam drive system, a cam belt it just as reliable as a chain, more so really as long as they are changed when necessary
Sullygarry
New Member
Ok so in all its not a motor just as long as you look after it and maintain it on a regular basis is there anything I should look for when buying one?
Sullygarry
New Member
What is the 4x4 like on these is it constant or can you change to 2 wheel drive?
Have a look around especially in the cfaq section.
