• Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I support decent quality, British engineering and buy products which are iconic and tried and tested.

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

    They love it!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Definitely although not as a first owner as the price tag over 40k is hefty but at a year old at 26k this vehicle is good value for such a high spec.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    The same SD4 HSE Freelander.

  • Buying experience

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £26,000

    When did you buy the car?

    October 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Best forecourt price for this model compared with other dealers and the highest part-ex price given. Also free servicing for 2 years given to us from Land Rover direct which was a new offer after our initial acceptance of prices given. The dealer honoured this new offer prior to us picking up the vehicle.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Very high spec with decent fuel economy and performance, the 4x4 capabilities and sheer quality of build.

    What was the dealer like?

    Very helpful, professional and knowledgeable as he had worked at the same dealership for 20 years!

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    A beauty to drive, plenty of power with fantastic acceleration.

    What's it like to park?

    No issues with front and rear sensors and good visibility all round.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Nothing

    What's most practical about your car?

    Its load area and wide doors. Fantastic towing capacity and ground clearance.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The all terrain features make it so much different to other lesser 4x4 vehicles. The sheer quality of the interior makes it a joy to drive.