Land Rover Freelander Station Wagon (2003 - 2006) 2.0 Td4 Sport Premium 5d Auto (2005/05) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

According to Deardrie from Hastings, who has little to do but phone Radio 2 every Lunchtime, Im a Planet Destroyer, as I have a 4x4, I'm not really concerned what this Car says about me, hopefully, sensible people will realise that this Car averages 37 mpg & is in the same Tax Band as a Mondeo 2.0 Petrol & if they bothered to find out why I like it so much, they might actually buy one themselves.

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

They all love it, even my Green Eyed Brother in Law - who once said that a Jeep Cherokee was a nice Car-has admitted he likes the look of it, if he drove it, he'd love it

Would you buy this car again and why?

Definitely, before I bought this Car, I had a Freelander 2 TD4 HSE courtesey car for the day (which is priced at £33,000)& apart from the Engine, which is phenominal, there is not a great deal of difference between these Cars, I'll probably keep this one for 18 months - 2 years, after which, I'll probably go for an 06 or 56 reg same model.

What are you likely to buy next?

The Freelander 2 is brilliant, but expensive & most of the expense has gone into the 4x4 drive system, which if you're not going to use, is an expensive burden. Thanks to it's success, the Freelander 1 is widely available & at reasonable prices, to me, there's not a massive difference between them, apart from the Engine, so I'll be going for the very newest Freelander 1 TD4 Sport Premium Auto I can Find.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

March 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, eventually, I was offered £8.5k for my Car, after some haggling got £10k & some freebies, make sure you know what your Car is worth, check Parkers Guide first.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I had a TD4 SE for the last 2 years & was very happy with it, so wanted to upgrade.

What was the dealer like?

Extremely acommodating, a little pushy, but gave in when he realised I had my facts right.

What's it like to drive?

Beautiful, really smooth & relaxing, I drove 370 miles today & it felt like I only drove 10, the only downside being the Continental Tyres, which tend to follow uneven road surfaces, combined with the harder ride of the Sport compared to the SE, which has Michelin Synchrone Tyres & will ride straight over uneven roads, still, the sport will tuck into bends & roundabouts better. Dead easy to drive around Town & easy to park thanks to parking sensors & good visibility. Motorway cruising is a breeze, as it has Cruse Control & the Engine is powerful & flexible enough to cope with hils, whatever load is on board.

What's it like to park?

Easy, the parking sensors are deadly accurate, the steering is really light & visibility is better than a normal car.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Ive only had it for 2 weeks, not much went wrong with the last one, so Im not expecting much with this one, if it does, I have a years Warranty.

What's most practical about your car?

Its versaility, will carry people, animals, luggage, or concrete without a fuss.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The Commandshift Auto Gearbox, makes driving totally effortless & can be used manually as well.