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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [wildrover]
by kelesmom
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Mar 20, 2007 (11:03 am)
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Replying to: wildrover (Dec 12, 2006 2:12 pm)
ME! I've posted so many times, and will continue. This is my 2nd Freelander, and I've owned 1 Discovery. I knew better than to keep a LR after warranty, but I had no choice. Now I have a Freelander sitting at a LR dearship with no engine. the head gaskets are blown. the sad part is that I had taken it in to a LR dealership for the exact problem, 2x's. they are not paying a darn thing. 
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [kelesmom]
by ellieguns
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Mar 25, 2007 (5:31 am)
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Replying to: kelesmom (Mar 20, 2007 11:03 am)
MY sad story. I had a 2003 freelander. with 45 thousand miles. coolant was leaking into oil. Lr denied me 2x's. which took almost 3 weeks of no car. and I followed all of the warranty rules. They said they took pictures and there was sludge in the engine. when everything looks like a milk shake how can you tell ? I was so mad. I had the car towed to a non LR dealer. They said LR changed all of the fluids in car and you cannot tell there is anything wrong. I traded the car in for a new mazda. Lucky that I did not have to pay for a new engine. I did take a loss the car did not hold resale. I was so finished with LR. When another dealership goes to certify my freelander which is still under warranty It will be easier for them to fight with LR from what I was told. I tell everyone I know my story. Freelanders were made from 2002-2005 thats alot of cars back at them. I know I will recover the money I lost from them. It will take time. Fix the car and get rid of it. I loved my car, but could not afford or take the stress.
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [ellieguns]
by kelesmom
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Mar 26, 2007 (6:55 am)
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Replying to: ellieguns (Mar 03, 2007 8:29 pm)
Thanks you for your response,and I too am very sorry for your problems. The sad part is, I LOVED LR and I was a HUGE and LOYAL customer.
I am going to have to take a voluntary repo on it. I have no other choice. LR has closed my case, and is refusing anything. I have a care with no engine, and after speaking with my lender, WACHOVIA, who was wonderful btw, this was their suggestion. I still have to research it a bit, but I don't think I am going to have a choice. Unfortunately, the lemon law doesn't affect my situation.
Good Luck and again,thanks for your input. LR SUCKS and I will continue to tell everyone. AND I have a really big mouth, working with alot of people who love SUV's to take off roading....hhhmmm 
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [kelesmom]
by hreville
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Mar 26, 2007 (11:37 am)
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Replying to: kelesmom (Mar 20, 2007 11:00 am)
My 2002 Freelander only has 28,000 miles on it. The car overheated and now they are telling me it needs a new engine! They want $7800 and the trade in is only around $10 - $12k. Anyone have any suggestions? It sounds as if this is a defect in the manufacting of the car. Anyone actually try to sue Land Rover yet?
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [hreville]
by kelesmom
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Mar 26, 2007 (1:59 pm)
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Replying to: hreville (Mar 26, 2007 11:37 am)
I am SORRY for what you are experiencing with Land Rover. If you read through the Freelander Forum, hopefully you'll find a person who is gathering names for a Class Action Law Suit. I would LOVE to sue, however, I don't have the money. My lender is suggesting that I do a voluntary repo. They said that it won't go against my credit, in a way that I wasn't able to make payments, it's very clear that it was a voluntary recall, and the reason is stated. I am thinking that's what I'm going to have to do.
Any ideas...I'm listening with both ears.
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [kelesmom]
by tidester HOST
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Mar 26, 2007 (8:57 pm)
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Replying to: kelesmom (Mar 26, 2007 1:59 pm)
You may be interested in Repossession Stories and Questions.
tidester, host
SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [kelesmom]
by ellieguns
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Mar 27, 2007 (7:21 pm)
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Replying to: kelesmom (Mar 26, 2007 1:59 pm)
I dont know if that is a good idea. You dont want to mess your credit up. Try towing the car to a shop not LR. price a used engine. Its half the price. I know it stinks. then trade. Listen LR told me I needed a new engine. I had the car towed to a shop. LR said the lower bearings were burnt up and sludge was found and oil looked like a milk shake. When the other shop looked at my car they said LR changed oil and coolant. The car was ticking and than went away. So I went shopping.
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [kelesmom]
by ellieguns
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Mar 27, 2007 (7:26 pm)
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Replying to: kelesmom (Mar 26, 2007 1:59 pm)
you can get married and use spouses credit to by a car 
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [ellieguns]
by kelesmom
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Mar 28, 2007 (6:46 am)
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Replying to: ellieguns (Mar 27, 2007 7:26 pm)
funny you should mention that....I will be getting married, in the very near future.
thanks for your advice. I feel I have no other choice but to do the voluntary repo. I can't afford another 10k on my note.
the whole thing just makes me mad as h#%^
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Re: How many of you have a problem with the Freelander? [kelesmom]
by ellieguns
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Mar 29, 2007 (5:53 pm)
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Replying to: kelesmom (Mar 28, 2007 6:46 am)
OK I want you to think of this. A used engine is about 3 thousand. dont Have this done at LR. to file a law suite it does not coast any money . Take the time go into lemon laws they will refer a lawyer. or your yellow pages. you really dont want to start a marriage out with bad credit. Then the other person has control of you. and you dont want anything thrown back in your face its called cover your ass always 
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