Land Rover Freelander Station Wagon (1997 - 2003) 2.0 Xdi 5d (2000/V) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
-
Summary
What does this car say about you?
What a mug for buying a Landrover.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone thinks its a great car......
Would you buy this car again and why?
If I could afford a brand new one, possibly. Why? I don' t know why there is just something about them.
What are you likely to buy next?
SAAB95 because I have mug written across my forehead. The reliability factor.
-
Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,500
When did you buy the car?
July 2004
Did you get a good deal and why?
I thought I had, MOT check, free warrantee. Both alas worthless.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted 4x4.
What was the dealer like?
Charming.
-
Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Despite its faults I find it really enjoyable to drive.
What's it like to park?
An absolute pig, it has the turning circle of a battleship.
-
Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Everything that is a stock fault with Freelanders has happened, it has cost me a fortune.
What's most practical about your car?
It keeps going even with bits falling off it.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?