What to look for

[The Bodyman]

Just sold my Disco and might be looking to bye a Freelander. What should I look out for and which is the best one to get?

Jon

[Liszt]

Frankly, I wouldn't.

Had one before I had a Disco. It is nothing great. MPG is pap, performance is pap and there is a big problem with the engine/ drivetrain, which is Fords number 1 warranty problem or some such, affecting 60% of vehicles.

They are not particulary big or feature laden.

Better off with a Subaru Forester or legacy

[The Bodyman]

I'v sold my 03 Disco because when the new shape hits the roads it will probably kill the resale of the old ones and I just wanted a Freelander so I keep on driving the Landy badge. After about a year or so I hope to bye one of the new Disco's. But it sounds like the Freelander isn't a good idea.

Jon

[JSG]

Freelanders can be fine.

From the experiences friends have had I'd go for a diesel - unless you can afford to run V6.

The 1.8 petrol has had some problems with the head - often due to poor mtce and isn't that fast. The early diesel was reliable but slow whereas the TD4 is very good.

Go for it.

[Bee_Jay]

The only other thing to note is that Freelanders have no low-range, which you may or may not care about...

Saying that, they are still a pretty good little off-roader and can handle most situations...

[The Bodyman]

Found a Freelander thats OK with the wife so it must be OK with me. Its a two year old 1.8 petrol which I know some said leave alone. Had a word with the service manager at the LR dealer I'v got it from and he said the later ones are much better than the early ones. Pick it up Friday.

Jon