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Demon Racer

New Member

• Oct 25, 2010

• #1

Hey all,

Just signed up to this forum as I'm looking for some advice.

I have found a very good condition Freelander, on an 02 plate with 68500 miles on it.

I keep reading all these horror stories about the head gaskets going.

The Freelander I am looking at has had a new gasket done at 60000ish miles (I will double check with the garage tomorrow). How long do you think this will last? Everytime I drive it, will I be wondering if its going to go? Or should it be ok as its no more than 8k old?

I need some advice guys! I'm between a rock and a hard place as its a very nice car but this is just sat at the back of my mind.

I don't have over £1k to spend on a new engine/rebuild.

What do you think?

Many thanks!!!
Nick.

 

howardo

New Member

• Oct 25, 2010

• #2

if its a k-series , don't buy it

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Oct 25, 2010

• #3

Walk.














and Keep walking.

 

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Demon Racer

New Member

• Oct 25, 2010

• #4

See, that's a real shame. Its such a nice car - perfect size for what I'm looking for, nice to drive, really good condition, but a dodgy engine

Oh well, I'll give it a miss

 

howardo

New Member

• Oct 25, 2010

• #5

buy a td4 or l-series diesel instead if you really want one.

 

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Demon Racer

New Member

• Oct 25, 2010

• #6

Do they come in 3 door?

 

howardo

New Member

• Oct 25, 2010

• #7

they are identical, they only have better engines

 

The Mad Hat Man

Well-Known Member

LZIR Despatch Agent

• Oct 25, 2010

• #8

howardo said:

they are identical, they only have better engines

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yu ,mean the L series dont suffer from the earlier VCU problem? or they both suffer from cracked chassis, sheared subframe mounting bolts, or heavy tyre wear?

 

howardo

New Member

• Oct 25, 2010

• #9

all vehicles have faults, alot is down to how they are used, mine was fine