freelander

[ctj]

ok was gona get a laguna but after looking up an the net thought id save my money so decided to but a 1999 freelander 1.8 4 door has any1 used one as a tow car if so what can i expect in terms of performance (towing ability etc) i have a 1991 avondale leda grampian max weight 1100kgs any problems etc thanks

 

[DavidW1]

Hi Carl,

I think a Freelander will be an ace tow car BUT!! examples of that vintage have a shocking reliability and quality record, particularly the 1.8 petrol model.

Don't take my word for it, look on any survey; Honest John for starters. Owning one could cause your wallet to have a coronary.

Beware the Landrover protection league saying otherwise too.

 

[RogerP]

As a card carrying member of the "Landrover Protection League" !!!

Steer well clear of the 1.8 Freebie , it has a Rover K series engine and its prone to the head gasket going which will cost you.

Even if repaired it will still fail , as my mates Rover 75 is proving for the 3rd time.

Better cars out there.

 

[JohnnyV]

Have to echo the 'problems' - my daughter has a Diesel Freelander and is having clutch prblems - upon investigation I find that 'everyone' has problems - Hydraulics fail, brackets break off, clutches fail, even flywheels - and the petrol version is prone to headgasket failure apparently.

Try typing freelander faults/problems into google and you will find some interesting forum threads.

Cheers

Jon

 

[ctj]

Hi thanks i know about the probs that freelanders have with regards to headgaskest clutch etc and i wouldnt look at one if they hadnt been done! i am just after anybodies experience with how these handle perform etc! thanks

 

[JD6620]

I have been driving and towing with a Freelander for the last eight years, with no major faults to report. But I do accept they have a reliability reputaion, and I have had a few small faults crop up. I have the diesel TD4 which is a good towcar. I had the miss fortune to drive a 1.8 Freelander as a courtesy car for a day, and personally I would not want to tow with one as it was very very gutless. Go for the TD4 if you can.

 

[ctj]

Hi thanks i know about the probs that freelanders have with regards to headgaskest clutch etc and i wouldnt look at one if they hadnt been done! i am just after anybodies experience with how these handle perform etc! thanks

 

[ctj]

Hi thanks i know about the probs that freelanders have with regards to headgaskest clutch etc and i wouldnt look at one if they hadnt been done! i am just after anybodies experience with how these handle perform etc! thanks

ps the reson that i am going for this model is that i have the cash for one id rather buy and own outright the have to finance a quite poss better newer td4 as nice as one would be