Land Rover Freelander Hardback (1997 - 2003) 1.8 GS 3d (2000/X) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Practical
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Looks smart.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Possibly if lived out in country and it snowed regularly as ideal car with ABS and traction control etc.
What are you likely to buy next?
BMW 3 series diesel, got it.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£1,995
When did you buy the car?
March 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
No, they bodged repairs and were either incompetent or lazy.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a cheap 4x4, nice colour and condition.
What was the dealer like?
Arthur Daley.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Drives like an average saloon, does not feel like you are driving a 4x4. Engine could do with a bit more torque if being picky have to rev it but better than renault we had before, that was gutless. Did about 28mpg on regular 15 mile commute.
What's it like to park?
Easy enough.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Handbrake but fixed by dealer we bought it off. Annoying rattling of interior trim at 4000 revs, which mad for tedious motorway driving as this corresponded to 70mph, might be just this car as not driven others.
What's most practical about your car?
Everything, good sized boot, seats fold and tumble.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Opening rear door glass so dog can get fresh air.
