Hi

Looking for some advice. I was thinking of buying an approved used Freelander from my local dealer, perhaps £10k to £12k, but have juts come across a website about Freelander owners and engines, gaskets blowing up, new engines required, rear windows opening themselves etc etc

http://www.preloved.co.uk/fuseaction-reviews%2Eshowreview/productid-1023/startrow-1/maxrows-10/ee726eb4.html

would be grateful for some advice.

Thanks

scottajpeter@hotmail.com

Hy Scott,
The question really should be "Do I want ?"
Only you can call this one. There are websites rubbishing almost every make / model of car that has ever been made.
Part of your question, you answer yourself. I presume you mean local Land Rover dealer ? and dealer APPROVED Freelander ?
If the vehicle is 'used', have there been any of the faults you mention found already ?
Ask the dealer.
If it’s APPROVED, is the dealer offering a warranty with the vehicle ?
What does the warranty cover ? Parts, parts and labour, three months, six months, what ?
I would expect a warranty with a dealer approved vehicle of this sort of price.
Is there any service history with /of the vehicle ?
You really MUST quiz the dealer about these things, and don’t forget, there are plenty more Freelanders out there.
As the prospective buyer, you are in a position of strength. Don’t fall for any dealership crap, and DON’T be afraid to push the dealer to the very limit.
A.T.B.
Cruisermik.

Gasket problem a definite offputting as the engine is a rover engine now defunct I will not be replacing my Freelander with same will buy another model Jeep not Landrover as am now facing a bill of at least €3500 for new engine with no guarantee that problem will not recur also had annoying door jamming problems.