Widget said:

Freelander broke down again yesterday. Catastrophically for the third time (see signature for previous form...)

Mrs Widget was in lane 3 on the M4. Car lost power and lunched itself by blowing the rest of the oil out of the engine into the expansion tank, and then all down the side of the car.

This just takes the biscuit. We've had a catalogue of disasters over the past 2 years with this car. It's been fully maintained by LR dealers and had most of the major mechanical components replaced from engine, to gearbox and electrics.

I have put up with this poorly designed, under-developed and shoddily built excuse for a car on the basis of its capabilities and the green oval. I thought that 'it wouldn't happen to me', only other people's Freelanders were rubbish because they hadn't looked after it, or chosen badly second hand etc. Well it has happened to me - repeatedly.

I hope that the dealer will fix it under warranty, - whatever happens though it's going.

Good riddance. And to those of you who love your Freelanders - I know how you feel. But it's like playing Russian roulette with the bank balance.

Now, does anyone want to buy a well-loved and cared for Grey Freelander Td4 ES with tow-pack, fdsh and recent IRD. It is at the dealers at the moment but should be back soon. Nervous breakdown forces sale, and I've got used to walking everywhere anyway.

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flyboy2 said:

I couldn't agree with you more m8.This abortion of a motor car should have been scrapped before it was unleashed on an unsuspecting public.I have owned one of these crapbags for a year and without a shadow of a doubt it is the worst car I have ever had the misfortune to own.I have spent over £1500 on viscous couplings,centre bearings,UJs,radiator,new tyres,etc.This is without the work the previous owner had done,ie,new engine,ird,driveshafts,etc.All this on a car that has done 68,000 miles.The troubles do not end there......air con,rear window,sunroof,rear wiper.All have packed up in the last 2 months.I have looked after this car like no other,changing oils every 4,000 miles and general sevicing every 5,000.It is like going back in time with this sort of servicing,which in this day and age should be virtually non existent.How Land Rover can expect people to accept that there are no faults with this car is beyond the intelligence of a normal person.The model is a pile of crap and everyone that has had the misfortune to purchase one of these dodo's should have the full purchase price refunded by Land Rover,as no matter what you spend,or how careful you are it will change nothing........flyboy2

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flyboy2 said:

I couldn't agree with you more m8.This abortion of a motor car should have been scrapped before it was unleashed on an unsuspecting public.I have owned one of these crapbags for a year and without a shadow of a doubt it is the worst car I have ever had the misfortune to own.I have spent over £1500 on viscous couplings,centre bearings,UJs,radiator,new tyres,etc.This is without the work the previous owner had done,ie,new engine,ird,driveshafts,etc.All this on a car that has done 68,000 miles.The troubles do not end there......air con,rear window,sunroof,rear wiper.All have packed up in the last 2 months.I have looked after this car like no other,changing oils every 4,000 miles and general sevicing every 5,000.It is like going back in time with this sort of servicing,which in this day and age should be virtually non existent.How Land Rover can expect people to accept that there are no faults with this car is beyond the intelligence of a normal person.The model is a pile of crap and everyone that has had the misfortune to purchase one of these dodo's should have the full purchase price refunded by Land Rover,as no matter what you spend,or how careful you are it will change nothing........flyboy2

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flyboy2 said:

I couldn't agree with you more m8.This abortion of a motor car should have been scrapped before it was unleashed on an unsuspecting public.I have owned one of these crapbags for a year and without a shadow of a doubt it is the worst car I have ever had the misfortune to own.I have spent over £1500 on viscous couplings,centre bearings,UJs,radiator,new tyres,etc.This is without the work the previous owner had done,ie,new engine,ird,driveshafts,etc.All this on a car that has done 68,000 miles.The troubles do not end there......air con,rear window,sunroof,rear wiper.All have packed up in the last 2 months.I have looked after this car like no other,changing oils every 4,000 miles and general sevicing every 5,000.It is like going back in time with this sort of servicing,which in this day and age should be virtually non existent.How Land Rover can expect people to accept that there are no faults with this car is beyond the intelligence of a normal person.The model is a pile of crap and everyone that has had the misfortune to purchase one of these dodo's should have the full purchase price refunded by Land Rover,as no matter what you spend,or how careful you are it will change nothing........flyboy2

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The Mad Hat Man said:

sum peeps just aint lucky, Mondeo - your turn will come

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mondo said:

So basically . you bought a heap of ****e that the previous owner/s dint look after

One born every minute

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Widget said:

Nice one Sierra.

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mondo said:

So basically . you bought a heap of ****e that the previous owner/s dint look after

One born every minute

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Widget said:

So good point Outlander, nicely explained Sierra quip to Flopkins btw.

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I had to rack my brains as to whether or not there was a Mk5 Cortina or not for that one



thanks - nice to be able to express an opinion without being flamed - I appreciate it

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The Mad Hat Man said:

Ouch!
I have tried to help - really I have.
I shall now go and sell mine and sulk

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flyboy2 said:

Anyone know if it is possible to fit a Wartburg two stroke engine in a freelander.I hear it makes a great improvement,but has trouble with meeting the emissions test.Maybe a Reliant robin gearbox will pair up with it,along with a posi traction back axle.

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