ph5172 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 After a few pointers. The Mrs wants a Freelander! (we have been down the route of a Disco or RR and its definable got to be a freelander!) Its a 2006 Diesel 141K With HDC Anything i should be looking at. I usually visit the local dealer and grab one of the lads on a lunch break for a bit of beer money to have a look at any perspective purchases but alas its Sunday and its closed. I don't mind forking out for an AA / RAC inspection but before i throw money away on one is there anything Major i need to be aware of? And what price should i be looking at Private (its leather and the like) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtailhawk1 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Avoid the freeloader. My mate has one and is going to offload it. Cost him a fortune and its not old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil3728 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 The 2006 is a freelander 1, from memory, Its a landrover so check for rust, obviously. Mine had a whole lot of issues but all of the temprimental electric problems. which came over the cousr of a 7 month ownership. The only mechanicla issue has something to do with the rear diff and the usual work around is to remove the rear propshaft. So check thats still in place. Test all the buttons make sure they work. electrics is not Lr strongest point. if you can find a hill test the HDC it should work in 1st and reverse. There is plenty of freelanders about so if you have any doubts at all walk away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bear-uk Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 One of the biggest piles of **** you could ever own. Steve. (ex mechanic) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Ok own and drive one 1.8 petrol 04 plate done 25000 miles in it. Rear diff mount x3 at £8ish,prop bearing changed in pairs x3 at £30 a pair. Hill decent lights came on twice both times throttle cable required adjustment. If you arnt good at mechanics I wouldnt recommend one. If selling mine I would be happy to get £2500 its done 70k. The diesel would go for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fib new Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 A '06 freelander is a td4. Haven't seen a freelander with rust yet, no serious rust anyway. A td4 is the best engine for a freelander -originaly a BMW engine. Not a lot of problems with these. Check the vcu -look on YouTube how to check if it's ceased. Check for excessive tyre-wear. Can't say it's a bad car -but I like landrover anyway, so I am probably biased (but so is anyone who says all landrovers are s#*t). Best one to get is a td4 automatic. Nice to drive on and off road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy518 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 When you look at it move the steering to full right and left lock and move forwards and backwards slowly. If there is any grinding or knocking walk away. I had a Gaylander and though it was a great drive , huge and frequent garage bills made me get rid. Lost 10k on it too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 My father had an 54 plate TD4, decent enough engine it is just a shame it is put with the rest of it , Gearboxes x 2, rear diff mount x 3, Prop bearing x 2, IRD x 1 and VCU at same time as well as a constant boot leak resulting in a boot full of water even though we changed all seals etc. Hill descent light on/off all the time and loads of other electrical niggles. Luckily we have our own Bodyshop so no labour charges, but parts alone in the 6 years he had it were well over £2500. in that time i have had a 1998 Frontera that cost me £600 and spent less then £150 on it in 3 years and a 2002 Terrano that was £900 and touch wood hasn't cost me a penny, and both are worked hard on/off road. My advice would be steer clear from the freelander 1 and if you really want a freelander spend a bit more and buy a 2 which are certainly a lot better (but still have there problems) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 (edited) Gaylander td4 with 140.000 Go buy something else, vitara, rav4,Honda crv, landcruiser Colorado,nissan x trail,even a Kia would be better. There are a lot of small 4x4 out there more reliable and just as capable in the rough stuff. Figgy Edited January 13, 2013 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Very important to check the badges if it has one on the back that says freelander walk away and buy something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Forgot about tht leek and pond in the back. Simple fix drill a hole in the lowest part of the tool well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph5172 Posted January 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 Well had a nice afternoon out... and that was about it! Coolant was non existent (about 10mm in bottom of tank) Oil was only just on bottom of dipstick and like treacle Smoked like November night at the slightest flooring of the pedal Radio not working Cruise not working Engine had a sensor disconnected HDC didn't appear to be functioning But it drives like new mate!!! When was it last serviced....... Beginning 2009 45k ago!! but it does have a new MOT so it cant need a service! but i will knock £50 off so you can get it done at LR I think the handing the keys back and saying thanks for your time may have told him we weren't interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin lad Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 After a few pointers. The Mrs wants a Freelander! (we have been down the route of a Disco or RR and its definable got to be a freelander!) Its a 2006 Diesel 141K With HDC Anything i should be looking at. I usually visit the local dealer and grab one of the lads on a lunch break for a bit of beer money to have a look at any perspective purchases but alas its Sunday and its closed. I don't mind forking out for an AA / RAC inspection but before i throw money away on one is there anything Major i need to be aware of? And what price should i be looking at Private (its leather and the like) Cheers ask mungolee of pw his is in the garage every other week colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I have got a friend who nows a chap down the pub and his uncle's sister in law now's someone who may have had one and she said that it once got a puncture in one of the tyres so they must be rubish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 I have got a friend who nows a chap down the pub and his uncle's sister in law now's someone who may have had one and she said that it once got a puncture in one of the tyres so they must be rubish. I own and drive one and i can say they are poor,compared to other cars i have owned. Would i buy one again,NO. And going buy the qulity of range rovers landrover and freelanders i can quite gladly say i would not buy anything with a green oval badge. This is just my opinion from what i have seen and drove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecooper1 Posted January 13, 2013 Report Share Posted January 13, 2013 To be honest, Ive just got rid of my freelander, a 2001, had it 4 yrs, only fault, new full clutch, 2 electric windows fixed, apart from that no probs, must be one of the lucky ones, mind you it were TD4, it were a good motor in my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil82 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 ok, this is only my second post so i expect some stick worked in parts manufacturing when i left college, made parts for LR, no quality control whatsoever, got into the garage side and have been there for over 20 years and it seems to me that nothing has changed either with QC or product developement, when they were owned by rover the only time they developed a car to the point where it was half decent was just before they dropped it in favour of a new, untested version, only thing that was different with LR was nothing changed, people just kept on buying them (BEST OF BRITTISH ENGINEERING), why anyone continued to buy the **** into the 21st century is to me, beyond comprehension, they were, and continue to be, one of the most overhyped, over priced pieces of sht produced in this country, the new ones are no better, expensive, promoted as the best off roader on the market, and to me, who repairs the bags of ****, they are as fragile as a bantams egg, would i ever accept one as a gift, not a chance, would rather a dacia duster, at least thats a realistic price, wish people would realise that they get a lada off-roader with a chiming dash and lots of flashing lights (but i think the lada`s were more reliable) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I have no criticism of the content of your post but the odd full stop would not go amiss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PWD Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) Go buy a Hyundai Tucson....about the same spec..but not so popular hence far better bang for buck ...bulletproof though and good in a crash....which is the downfall of the Freelander...one of those things you don't think about until its too late. My Freelander felt agricultural compared to the Tucson..they off roaded about the same...both suffer with poor ground clearance though so nothing to rough Edited January 14, 2013 by PWD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 ok, this is only my second post so i expect some stick worked in parts manufacturing when i left college, made parts for LR, no quality control whatsoever, got into the garage side and have been there for over 20 years and it seems to me that nothing has changed either with QC or product developement, when they were owned by rover the only time they developed a car to the point where it was half decent was just before they dropped it in favour of a new, untested version, only thing that was different with LR was nothing changed, people just kept on buying them (BEST OF BRITTISH ENGINEERING), why anyone continued to buy the **** into the 21st century is to me, beyond comprehension, they were, and continue to be, one of the most overhyped, over priced pieces of sht produced in this country, the new ones are no better, expensive, promoted as the best off roader on the market, and to me, who repairs the bags of ****, they are as fragile as a bantams egg, would i ever accept one as a gift, not a chance, would rather a dacia duster, at least thats a realistic price, wish people would realise that they get a lada off-roader with a chiming dash and lots of flashing lights (but i think the lada`s were more reliable) Please do not nock the little Lada 4x4 from what I have seen of them they may be a bit basic but and they do rust but apart from that they are smashing little cars. I cannot contradict any of what you say about Rover's as my only experience of the has been one Rover 25 I drove for a few weeks and it was a good little car. A foot note to this I see on the news that Rover are to employ an extra 800 and investing tens of milions so they must be doing something rite when we hear Honda are sacking 800 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WelshLamb Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 One of the biggest piles of **** you could ever own. Steve. (ex mechanic) Ditto Jo, mechanic to 3 land rovers (real ones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I must confess that last week I was considering getting a Freelander (an '03 plated Td4) until I read some of the reviews and experiences of PW members under this thread and I have decided against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) i do work on a few freelanders and there not all that bad, but i'd be looking at a skoda yeti depends on how much you want to spend fella Edited January 14, 2013 by Paul223 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesneale89 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 im a mechanice mate , id avoid it at all cost , its a landrover! thats how the company makes money...in repair bills, they may look good but there unreliable very unreliable, go for nissan/toyota/ford highly reccomend these maunfacturers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev56 Posted January 14, 2013 Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I've had my Defender 5 years now (bought second hand) I must be doing something right / wrong, it's been faultless, does what it says on the label on and off road, i only changed to this one for the power steering. My last one only had a couple of probs. which i fixed myself and the parts were cheap. ps. after saying this i know whats gonna happen now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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