sixhills 69 Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hi Guys im looking for some advice i am looking at getting a Freelander TD4 as i want a 4x4 for shooting due to suffering from disability i have a couple of grand which i have saved up i have looked at other vehicles but have 2 dogs so they would get the boot the kit will go on the rear seats. i have heard a lot of people say stay away but then you here of people that have had no problems at all. Which is the better engine Petrol or diesel (this car will only be used to an from work 20miles per day and 15mile to my shoot i have a 12 plate kia sportage which will be the family car so the freelander will be the shooting/work car any ideas what to look out for when buying one. Any conrstuctive advice please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevorevans Posted April 23, 2013 Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 (edited) It's a Landy so you'll either love it or hate it. Love my old Disco but then I don't mind getting my hands oily now and again. Land Rover don't really do reliable it's just some owners are luckier than others lol. Diesel every time. Edited April 23, 2013 by Trevorevans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Thnaks mate i was thinking diesel even though i will not be doing many miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddy Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 i have the 1.8 and will agree with others it is very under powered feels like a 1.2 go diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Things to look out for The 4x4 drive train bearings and couplings uneven tyre wear and funny noises Warning lights ie the three amiegos -brakelight switch or poor throttle cable adjustment. Service history for the petrol as oil and water are the key to keeping the engine good. Petrol dependant on age make sure it has the thermostat mod. Rear window sometimes has a mind of its own also rear heated screen wire sometimes comes off easy fix. Water in rear tool well. I have a 04 plate petrol and its been a very capable car on the road and minor off road and great in the snow with road tyres. I think to own any of the landrovers you have to be able to use tools and be prepared to get your hands dirty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 600 miles for a tank of diesel (filled to the brim) out of my 02, TD4 a week (work commute). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 had a td4 diesel, worst car ive ever had, bought it at 4 years old with low mileage, cost me over 3k in just over 2 years - i personally would never touch another one - saying that my mate has got one the same and loves it (unless hes just saying it to wind me up) - good luck if you do buy one - atb - regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert 888 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 600 miles for a tank of diesel (filled to the brim) out of my 02, TD4 a week (work commute). My 04 1.8 petrol does 330 miles filled to the brim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 what size is the diesel tank that sounds one hell of a lot of miles unless its rather large or you drive at 50 everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennym Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 No amount of servicing will ensure a good petrol engine they have inherit design floors which have not to date been over came compleatly (head creep) both the British an German diesels are good engines the German one Being more modern. the drive train issues stem mainly from the viscous couplings which degrade with age & cause the transfer box bearings to fail. buy a good car & change the VC & this stops many freelancer issues Make sure any car you buy has a propshaft as people take them off to hide faults (they claim its for econamy) This is not exhaustive but I hope it will help I have had many freelances & have found them to be very capable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzzy Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 i have a td4 5dr 103000 miles 2001 think its great but it has cost me a lot of money just had to fix the v.c.u. and ird unit thinking of selling it as i need a automatic as i have bad knees has two sets of wheels road tyres and big off roads if your oxfordshire way come and have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreadedFlapper Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 600 miles for a tank of diesel (filled to the brim) out of my 02, TD4 a week (work commute). What do you drive around with a top speed of 30mph!! I have a td4 commercial and the max I have out of a tank is 450 miles. Thats if I drive sensible. I have taken of the rear prop which gained me 50 miles per tank (vcu knackered) If you have any tips please share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottoj18 Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Mines de cat-ed ... And remapped, the turbo kicks in lower so a tad quicker and better mpg it seems .. Mines a 2000 td4 with 90,000 miles .. I got it about a month ago done 2,000 and touch wood nothing wrong yet.. It's had new vcu and prop-shaft fitted feb 2012 .. I'm using if for work ATM until they give me a van 80mile trip a day .. I'm happy with it not the cheapest to run but the price u pay for 4 wheel drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Thanks for all the advice i have decided i will go for a TD4 and fingers crossed will get one that has been looked after i am going to look for one without the tow bar even though i need one but the engine will not have been pulling caravans ect. I am not fussed about getting the spanners out and getting dirty if it keeps the vehicle on the road i will look for all the tell tale signs. Thanks Again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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