Wanted: Freelander

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 11:40

I am looking to buy a Freekander in the next few months in readiness for the winter months.

My preferred options are:

Manual; 1.8; 5 door; petrol

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 11:47

Avoid the petrol one,go for diesel.

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 12:48

Thanks but why?

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 13:00

The petrol ones suffer from head gasket problems and can cost a fortune to sort out.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
06/09/2010 13:06

Less to go wrong on a deisel

simbas

bumbum


Joined: 18/06/2009
Posts: 743

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 12:32

CHECK EMAIL !!1

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 14:13

I have and nothing ? My email is judyvincent@live.co.uk

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 14:14

alternatively you can phone on 05338409152 - presumably you are sellijng one?

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
07/09/2010 16:52

Rigsby is right the 1.8 petrol engine (same as the mgf) had a shallow head gasket and is prone to blow between cylinder 1 & 2 oil/water ports unless a later vehicle when a modification was in place. Think chassis number check at Landrover will tell. A very strange situation where MG admitted there was a design fault and contributed to mods and Landrover didnt !!! same engine !!! 2.0 diesel better option but heavier hence more road tax. regards Barry

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 09:42

Message 6 - Bumbum! I have checked my email and still nothing - do you have one for sale?

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 11:03

Avoid any 'Freelander' - they are BAD NEWS; which, if you go ahaead and buy one, you'll soon find out!



However, if you're so determined - better to buy TWO - so that, with a LOT of luck, you'll have one driveable, whilst the other is in the garage for repair!



They should all have a warning sticker, saying: 'This Vehicle May Prove Hazardous To Your Bank Balance!'

judyr


Joined: 07/07/2009
Posts: 956

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 11:13

Well "no 11" what would you suggest?

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 11:22

Go for a Toyota Rav or a Suzuki Vitara

outlander8


Joined: 01/09/2010
Posts: 11

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 12:57

ı have 2005 model honda hrv if you interest

essexdan


Joined: 29/07/2009
Posts: 70

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 13:22

Google the K Series engine and your search for a Freelander will come to an abrupt end ..... the engine was so prone to failing that Rover in their widsom put it in the 200, 400 , 600 & 800 series and then continued with MGF, MGTF Rover 25, 45 & 75 and the Freelander..... absolute shite engine design..... I had a 100% failure rate when I used to sell MGF/TF but I had a man that could repair them in his sleep..... seen some horrific bills for head repair £600 upwards ........Stick to Japanese ( RAV, CRV etc ) tad boring but reliable

bigbadbob


Joined: 04/08/2010
Posts: 368

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 15:23

Totally agree with essexdan I have been in the motor trade for34 years and the k series engini is one of the worst I have been involved with.Bob

fiendishpaul


Joined: 18/05/2008
Posts: 1720

Message Posted:
08/09/2010 15:42

I would strongly recommend the Toyota Rav. I have had one for 4 years, has never missed a beat in over 40,000km of driving. Comfy, well equipped and a nice drive.



Paul

louismyrotti


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 66

Message Posted:
09/09/2010 22:21

Judy I have a friend who is selling their Freelander diesel engine, but am not sure of the price. Please let me know if you are still interested by return.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
10/09/2010 10:43

Early Toyota Rav [even the short wheelbase] was a thirsty little beast - I know this because I used to drive ours regularly from Paphos to Larnaca, picking up cobbers from the airport!



However, they are a bit more solid and reliable than [early] Suzuki Vitara.



Having to fork out to fix any 'Toymotor' [Jap!] in Cyprus can prove a very nasty shock to the bank balance - go for the latest you can afford and, however much tempted, DO NOT buy anything [with an internal combustion engine!] pre-owned by a Cypriot!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
10/09/2010 11:08

Nothing wrong with the Freelander diesel as long as it's got the BMW engine.



The Td4 (2001 -2007) is a BMW diesel engine. Now they use a Peugeot diesel I believe.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
10/09/2010 11:35

Never think BMW = reliability/longevity - I had a BMW 525 [same engine as in 'Freelander'] - one of the most unreliable and costly to fix 'heaps' I ever owned!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
10/09/2010 12:46

You should have put oil in it...



The BMW in the Td4 I had was a 2 litre. not 2.5.



Never had a problem with the engine... A small problem with a fuel sensor but that was subject to a manufacturer's recall that went un-addressed for a while due to main dealer here not paying attention.



Good mileage - up to 50 mpg. good torque - could go over the mountains fully loaded in 5th.



My only beef was the headroom and size of accommodation - it was really not tall enough and the boot is quite small.



Newer models address this issue.