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2002 Land Rover Freelander, anyone?
Looking at the small Freelander for the wife/winter. Anyone have first hand knowledge about the vehicle, I know Disco's and Range's are sketchy but have not heard about the Freelander. Any info would help. Cheers.
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11-05-2007, 09:00 AM
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There are much safer choices in the Rav4, CRv, FJ Cruiser, Jeep Compass/Liberty.
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11-05-2007, 09:29 AM
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Unless you need to go off road...not just a muddy/ snowy, dirt track or muddy field, the CRV and RAV 4 are better bets as reliable daily drivers....plus the Freelander, like its big brothers is a member of AA.....
Even here they are rare compared to the others ...and nobody would recommend one as a non off road car over a CRV.... But as many here are farmer types and do need the articualtion and Hill Descent Control etc they do have a good following.. |
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11-05-2007, 09:40 AM
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CR-V's are my next stop. Had a deal on the Freeland thought I would ask. Thanks.
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11-05-2007, 09:49 AM
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4Runner has the off-road prowess and goodies, but will run forever. Our 2003 was flawless. Just an idea.
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This thing has more recalls and TSBs against it than anything else out there. Stay away !
The new one's allright though. Same with old disco vs the new LR3.. |
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11-05-2007, 12:31 PM
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As a previous owner my advice would be....
RUN AWAY NOW  Sold mine at 40,000kms just as things started falling off..... Go Japanese 
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I am a previous owner; my advice...
Do not buy without a warranty.
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Even Land Rover would prefer that that thing be long forgotten.
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