Land Rover Freelander Stationwagon 1997

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Fair value... good appointments.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Beware 48k-mile service... over £600.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable... fair rear vision due to middle headrest.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good tower and good roadholding when icy.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good apart from manufacturer's recalls and exhaust.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Still good design, but terrible plastic bumpers.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good on long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Problems re costs of services with local agents.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Clutch hydraulics (but see gearbox).

    Other

    Handbrake (recall), air con (recall), clutch movement (see gearbox) and rattles.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes