thanks brack

Thanks everyone. still looking. still looking at td4 2001 onwards. does the vci problem get sorted in later editions like 2003 onwards or is it always a weakness?most freelanders I'm looking at are between 90,000 miles and 160,000 2001 to 2005 all td4 manuals and autos. Am I better going cheep...

I'm thinking that on this occasion it might be best to look around dealers that offer some sort of warranty, rather than private, although I have an experienced mechanic friend. However he's never worked on 4x4s. On another note how easy are they to be stolen? should I look for immobilisers...

Yep I'm on arbtalk too but mrs fancies a shelander. also a defender 90(perhaps my choice, probably wouldn't agree with the mrs going to dorset and back(guess I could hire a car.)

thanks. had a look through. would be nice to hear a range of comments, good and bad.

oops meant freelander

Never had a landy before, only cars. Have lost faith in our old car(skoda fabia) Looking for something a little higher off the ground as I drive down rough tracks sometimes in my work(gardener/landscaper/logging with chainsaw. looking for something that will pull a light trailer with...