Land Rover Freelander Station Wagon (1997 - 2003) 2.0 Td4 ES 5d Auto (2002/52) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

not masculine so suited wife

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

not common nice to look at

Would you buy this car again and why?

never - its a land rover at the end of the day so dont expect reliability

What are you likely to buy next?

stick with german cars: c lass /x5

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,950

When did you buy the car?

April 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

resonable deal - garage agreed to fix sunroof and replace back tyres

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

space for pram wife fancied a 4x4 bmw engine good spec: auto,leather and diesel allot or car for the money

What was the dealer like?

pleasent

What's it like to drive?

smooth auto gear box good acceleration for a 3ton car fair mpg approx 350 miles from full tank local use

What's it like to park?

had to install reverse sensors, £120 diffucult to gauge with protruding back tyre

Have you had any problems with the car?

bought with approx 65k starting issues - replaced battery with no joy £60 replaced coils £200 that resolved issues starting issues again few months later - replaced fuel pump in fuel tank (common fault)£250 then fuel gauge stopped working back electric window got stuck whist open £45 to replace metal wire sun roof then got jammed open! then starting hesitiating at 50/60mph with oss of power - replaced MAF sensor without success , no error codes suspected blown turbo got frustated and sold with 78k on clock owned for total of 24 months later not used off road only for gentle 20mile daily commute

What's most practical about your car?

high seating position easy on he back when strapping kids in the back

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

heated seats spacious boot for pram and plenty shopping