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Land Rover Freelander

1535 messages,  Last post on Oct 02, 2012 at 9:48 AM

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What is this discussion about? Land Rover Freelander, SUV

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#731 of 1535 lydia by spookypuff

Dec 08, 2003 (10:51 am)

I emailed you a copy of the letter I sent.
 
Ripple4: It's up to you if you want to purchanse one. I loved my 2002 freelander.. when it ran. It seems like the quality of the 2003s may be better than the 2002s. I don't know. Unfortunetly, I found customer service to be lacking with Land Rover, if that is an important factor for you,I would get everything in writing on what the dealership will give you (in terms of loaners, etc). Good luck with whatever you decide.

#732 of 1535 Freelander Windshield Stress Cracks by jad68

Dec 10, 2003 (3:03 pm)

I own a 2003 Freelander S with tinted windows and a roof rack, both installed by the dealer. I've had it since last February and I am already on my 3rd windshield! Both other windshields had stress cracks starting at the roof line, on opposite sides of the vehicle. They have replaced both under warranty, but have given me a hard time. They say I've been unlucky to get 2 pieces of glass with minor flaws around the outside, which is made worse by living in a cold weather climate, but I wonder if I've gotten a vehicle with a frame design flaw. Has anyone had similar problems?

#733 of 1535 04 Freelanders by speeds2much

Dec 11, 2003 (10:05 pm)

lackofdave...The 2004 Freelanders were supposed to arrive around November 12, then I heard mid-December from a dealer in Willow Grove, PA. Well, here we are in mid-December, and not a word yet. Should be any time now.

#734 of 1535 Arrived by speeds2much

Dec 12, 2003 (9:08 am)

Just received a call this morning. The 04 Freelanders have arrived. It's a big upgrade from the 03 in my opinion, i.e. much better styling and lower prices. I'd buy it, but have decided I am better off driving an X-Type for a while longer.

#735 of 1535 Reliability Issues by cbkepner

Dec 17, 2003 (5:08 pm)

I am very interested in a Freelander, however, as I read this site and other material, I have serious questions regarding the reliability of this vehicle. Are there serious reliability issues with this truck? I only have experience with Japanese products and have had nothing but positive things to say. My vehicles seem to just run without any concerns. How many miles might I reasonably expect to get out of a Freelander? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Perhaps wait until the 2005 model comes out? I understand a major redesign is in the works. Thanks.

#736 of 1535 cbkepner--don't buy one by retlef

Dec 17, 2003 (11:36 pm)

I too had only owned Japanese cars and never had problems after 100's of thousands of miles with those vehicles. What I can tell you is, if you research the net you will find many Freelander owners with problems from England to the U.S. to Australia, New Zealand. The new 04 Freelander really only has a face lift no other changes under the hood or infrastructure(electrical, brakes, transmission etc...)It is an 02 with a nose Job!!!I have had so many problems with mine I could not recommend this car to anyone. I'd reccomend spending your hard earned $'s on another Japanese or Korean product. You will be a much happier consumer.

#737 of 1535 2004 Free Lander by ladsofdenmark

Dec 17, 2003 (6:51 pm)

They need to take the Free out of Lander 2004 edition. Just by shear unluckiness I had the chance to drive one of these hunk of junks around Denmark. I found the petrel usage unsatisfactory and the idea that this was an awd with some type of computerized thingamajig was an evil diabolic plot by the engineers at Rover. I have driven 1984 pintos on the Sudanese desert that have performed better than this 04 hunk of junk.
 
I have always been quite quaint with LR however this bastardized version does not even deserve a matchbox hot wheel made in its image.

#738 of 1535 Thanks Retlef by cbkepner

Dec 18, 2003 (2:53 pm)

Retlef...Thanks for your advice. I too have seen lots of negative info on these vehicles. It is great to hear from people who have actual experience with one. I will keep my eyes open as I continue to shop.

#739 of 1535 by sacstate1

Dec 19, 2003 (9:05 am)

" this bastardized version does not even deserve a matchbox hot wheel made in its image."
 
haha, now that is an insult!

#740 of 1535 ladsofdenmark by speeds2much

Dec 20, 2003 (8:29 pm)

C'mon, this is one of the best-handling and best-braking SUVs on the market. The Freelander also feels rock solid. I'll agree with you on the engine, though. Land Rover only offers the awful V-6 in the States. It manages to combine poor fuel economy with so-so performance, bad CO2 emissions and a little bit of buzziness. If they offered the TDI, I'd have been excited enough to buy it, but the TDI is not offered in America. I've read that a 4 cylinder and a 5 cylinder will be offered in 2006 here.

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