Other Land Rover Freelander (1997 - 2003) models:

  • Summary

    1 out of 5 1.0

    What does this car say about you?

    MUG

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

    It looks good

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Never, Never, Never.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Jeep or a Kia Sportage

  • Buying experience

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £8,000

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2004

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Supposedly Fully serviced before pick up with one years MOT.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Always wanted a Land Rover

    What was the dealer like?

    A very nice chap, I think he was related to Arthur Daly. Sold me a warrantee that didn't actually cover anything that was liable to go wrong with the car.

  • Driving it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What's it like to drive?

    comfortable ride, very noisy, gear change is like stirring a rice pudding

    What's it like to park?

    It has the turning circle of a battleship and as such is fairly difficult to park

  • Living with it

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Every fault that you read about in Freelander forums has happened to this car. It has cost me an absolute fortune.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It will go just about anywhere

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?