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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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hi im new to all this stuff so i dont really know how it works but i got some questions and wonder if any body can help me.
i am thinking about buying a freelander but i dont know much about them im looking at used vehicles but i see that they depriciate alot
know the reason why i want that model is because im looking for a mid size svu n i realy like the freelander so i guess that i need to know what im i looking for in them and is it a good choise of suv
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:55 AM
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If you are in the US stay far far away from the Freelanders. The engine/transmission combo available here is notorious for problems, like completely trashed engines.
The people who've not had expensive problems are the exception, not the norm.
 
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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I suggest looking at a Discovery I or II.
I could never tell someone to consider a freelander.

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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 04:50 PM
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Freelanders have lots of issues that can be extremely costly.If your in the market for lr I agree with Cam.A D1 or D2 is a better vehicle and if your mechanically inclined a much better investment.Just search this site and ask ?'s and you should get the info you need to make a good purchase.Good luck
 
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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Default freelander

thank you all i will take you all in concideration. and my next question will be how hard is it to work on a d1 or d2 im really handy with vihecles i worked at a garage for a while and my uncle wich is the one that helps me when i hit a bump is a gm master mechanic and i just got raid of my jeep witch i did all my own work to it will i be able to work on it my self? please excuse my spelling english is a hard language to learn.lol
 
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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D1 parts are cheap, labour is high.

D2 Parts are expensive and labour is cheap.

Freelander parts and labour are expensive.
 
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Old Jan 26, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Default FreeLander and Discovery I

FreeLander is largely different from Discovery-I. But in wat ways and how it is different.Can Someone explain....
 
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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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Smaller
no low range
unibody construction (compared to D1 and DII)
**** poor engine/gearbox combination in the US.
cute
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by antichrist
Smaller
no low range
unibody construction (compared to D1 and DII)
**** poor engine/gearbox combination in the US.
cute
for some reason when i got to that i almost hit the floor laughin
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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Other than the name there is nothing in common between the freelader and real landrovers!
 
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