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TOM R 01-25-2013 09:18 AM

Thinking of buying a freelander
 
ok since i was able to fix our disco 1 the wife is now leaning toward letting me get a second disco or feelander for her, what do I need to know about this model the good/ bad, what years or engines are good/bad, how are they on gas?

i only ask cause she would like a smaller suv

antichrist 01-25-2013 09:49 AM

Well, buying a US spec Freelander would certainly be a good way to get her to divorce you. I'm can only assume that's your goal if you're even considering one.

blamo 01-25-2013 10:00 AM

They blow ! Don't do it, it's embarrassing you would even consider it. I reject you totally !

TOM R 01-25-2013 10:05 AM

ok, i was flipping through this section and looking at the titles on threads :eek: and was thinking the same thing just wanted to be sure thanks for the input guys :)

it just amazes me how such a high end mfg can sell such crap :confused:

antichrist 01-25-2013 10:25 AM

The ROW models weren't crap. In Europe the Freelander was the top selling small SUV for some time.
Only the NA spec was real crap.

ArmyRover 01-25-2013 10:51 AM

Tom hit the nail on the head, I would like a freelander as a daily driver if it had the European diesel

earlyrover 06-03-2013 06:19 PM

Antichrist:
"The ROW models weren't crap. In Europe the Freelander was the top selling small SUV for some time.
Only the NA spec was real crap."

WHY? I am only vaguely familiar with the Freelander. What made the ROW OK, but the NA spec crap?

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earlyrover 06-03-2013 06:23 PM

ROW vs. NA Freelander?
 
The ROW models weren't crap. In Europe the Freelander was the top selling small SUV for some time.
Only the NA spec was real crap.
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Why is this? I am only vaguely familiar with Freelander.

pinkytoe69 06-03-2013 06:28 PM


Originally Posted by earlyrover (Post 401863)

Why is this? I am only vaguely familiar with Freelander.

They have the diesel & manual transmission

TobaTekSingh 09-11-2013 10:05 PM


Originally Posted by antichrist (Post 373182)
Well, buying a US spec Freelander would certainly be a good way to get her to divorce you. I'm can only assume that's your goal if you're even considering one.

Right on. Fortunately, I can blame my boss for recommending the purchase of our '03; I called him to confirm it was a "good choice" just before my wife handed over the check to the dealer. The big difference between he and us: money, He can afford the righteous dealer service prices and we cannot.

Don't buy it man! Don't even think about it! Even Land Rover calls the Freelander the odd model out--it isn't really even a true Land Rover.


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