Land Rover Freelander Hardback 1997

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Overpriced compared to rivals.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Front tyres wear excessively, replaced at 20,000 miles.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good, but tyres very noisy.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    1.8 is underpowered.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Pathetic - even the seats were coming apart!

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent - pity it wasn't made by the Japanese.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good, but trim seems fragile - plastic marks easily.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good. On a few occasions, even I couldn't get in!

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dealer even managed to refit parts that were broken.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Throttle sticking.

    Other

    Suspension, steering, tyres, windows, washers and sun roof.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No