Freelanders
Looking to buy a second hand freelander...need advice on good and bad points please.
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You are in the Discovery 2 discussion board. There is a separate board for Freelanders, the folks there will help you.
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I say RUN FOREST RUN.......... I've never seen a Freelander that was under it's own power in years. That engine was so bad even the company that supplied them gave up. LR2 was a bit better, but a Freelander = brave soul whoever tries to keep one running.
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Originally Posted by Lisa Bunch
(Post 625400)
There is a separate board for Freelanders, the folks there will help you.
Now it depends on your location, if you are in the USA the Freelander is a smoldering turd good only for being slapped on a Discovery chassis to make a D-Lander. Now in the rest of the world it is a great little suv that turns good economy and is fairly reliable. I disagree about the LR2 they have been by in large awesome little Landies. oh and moved to the correct forum |
Originally Posted by Best4x4
(Post 625407)
I say RUN FOREST RUN.......... I've never seen a Freelander that was under it's own power in years. That engine was so bad even the company that supplied them gave up. LR2 was a bit better, but a Freelander = brave soul whoever tries to keep one running.
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well.....each vehicle or brand has its own problems / issues.....
the Discovery was engineered heavier, tougher from the start.....and most used discovery owners are willng to do the routine maintenance , and repairs to keep them going the Freelander never was intended to out tough the Disco, hence the engineering was more average car-like...it was intended to be an entry level vehicle ..just because it says "Land Rover " on the hood...doesnt make it tough......and a lot of Freelander owners are more mainstream >>>drive it like ya stole it...till you cant anymore .....then park / get rid of it that being said...some of the issues to look into are a "clunk " as the transmission shifts >>rear diff mounts can be shot...affordable engine has poor performance or sounds like the intake is full of marbles>>the VIS motors are shot and /or the intake manifold needs to be replaced....pricey these motors need a GOOD tune up at the least...prone to vac leaks (fixable), oil leaks(fixable)....need good spark plugs and coils, regular oil changes etc.. dont buy one on a lark....drive it first, see how it shifts,idles, look it over good, find out what has or may have been done to the vehcle first, alot will depend on how willing/able you are to do some work yourself a nuclear attack by aliens wouldnt get me to part with my Discovery...... but my daughter loves her Freelander |
Hi! I own a 1999 Freelander 1, 2.0di, and the amber lights of, ABS, traction control and the descend assistance, are lightup. What cn be the cause of it? Thank you!
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Originally Posted by Farraia
(Post 786391)
Hi! I own a 1999 Freelander 1, 2.0di, and the amber lights of, ABS, traction control and the descend assistance, are lightup. What cn be the cause of it? Thank you!
Probably an ABS sensor. https://www.landyzone.co.uk/land-rov...amigos.277195/ |
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