Land Rover Freelander Station Wagon (1997 - 2003) 2.0 Xdi 5d (2000/V) Owner Review
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Summary
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
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Buying experience
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.
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Driving it
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
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Living with it
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
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