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About to buy Freelander... - 6/4/2007 10:15:22 AM

SeekingFreelandy

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Please advise:

I'm about to buy a Freelander, I have one in mind, it seems in good condition (2003, 80,000 kms on the clock) - but I'm getting words of caution from every quarter about buying a Landy in general.

I like the look, feel, and general sense of the vehicle, but I'm concerned to purchase.

What should I look out for? Should I buy?

Thanks in advance....

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RE: About to buy Freelander... - 6/4/2007 10:18:24 AM

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... And why do these vehicles seem priced lower than their competitors?

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RE: About to buy Freelander... - 6/4/2007 2:23:49 PM

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landies can be troublesome if you dont look after them properly, regular servicing maintenance should keep it going fine, the lower price may be due to it being used off road but im not sure. just ask about anything in particular and im sure i can give you some help

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RE: About to buy Freelander... - 6/6/2007 11:37:05 AM

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Thanks much for that Randy Lover -

Seems I've found the Free Lander I want, and am going for it. I drove it, seemed in very good nick, drove well, only 61000 k's, 2002 model and they emphasize it was a lady driver (is this a good thing?)

I want to find out about possible usage with biodiesel. Should I create a separate discussion for this?

Based in South Africa.

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RE: About to buy Freelander... - 6/29/2007 10:51:45 PM

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DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY HONEY THEY ARE SO NOT WORTH THE GROUND THEY STAND ON EXPENCIVE WHEN THEY BREAK DOWN WHICH HAPPENS TO BE MORE FREQUENT THAN THERE ARE IN THE ROAD ................. CAUSTION...............

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RE: About to buy Freelander... - 7/3/2007 6:32:28 PM

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Nice spelling there Sling Blade!!

< Message edited by Newfoundlandrover -- 7/3/2007 6:34:57 PM >

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RE: About to buy Freelander... - 7/3/2007 8:12:56 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: scottinoz

DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY HONEY THEY ARE SO NOT WORTH THE GROUND THEY STAND ON EXPENCIVE WHEN THEY BREAK DOWN WHICH HAPPENS TO BE MORE FREQUENT THAN THERE ARE IN THE ROAD ................. CAUSTION...............

mine is an 05 and has never broke down, 34,000 miles, v6

one thing you might add is what motor and transmission this has.

-James

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RE: About to buy Freelander... - 7/4/2007 12:48:48 AM

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Thanks James

With all the shock from the problems i have had i forgot to advise what freelander it is ...
2001 V6 2.5 petrol.
I have asked other freelander owners if they have had any problems .
To date none so bad as mine , i must have brought a lemon ...
Cheers mate

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RE: About to buy Freelander... - 7/18/2007 12:34:42 PM

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Bought my 03 SE new and only a few minor problems that were covered. (Brake light switch, a spark plug coil went bad) Got 50K miles and running great. I think some of the bad rap these hippos get is because more people vent about bad experiences than people that are happy with them. It also probably has a lot to do with different driving styles. I read posts from people bitching about brake pads wearing out after 20K miles and tires at 30K miles. I'm still on factory tires and just put front pads on at about 48K. I don't drive like a little old lady but also not like every trip is a road race.