Land Rover Freelander Softback 1997

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  • Economy

    Value

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Drastic depreciation due to poor build quality.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Every service costed at least twice the standard charge. Always needed something fixing!

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    On and off road ability good.

    Performance

    2 out of 5 2.0

    1.8 K-series is noisy and underpowered.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Had new engine at 55,000. Lots of squeaks and rattles.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    3 door with body moldings very posey. Big wheels and big arches makes it look more 'muscley'!!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Lots of room, comfortable but very cheap plastics all round. Headrests on early models are useless!

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No problems with mine.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Over priced.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Underpowered. Research will uncover many major problems with the 1.8 K-series.

    Other

    Road noise is unbelievable.

    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