1998 Land Rover Freelander ExDi review from Australia and New Zealand
"Solid and reliable, but not a speed fiend"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Excessive rear tyre wear.
Clutch squeak on days over 30 degrees C.
Two brake light bulbs.
Minor oil leak from the gearbox.
General comments?
I purchased this vehicle over a Subaru Forrester mainly because of the slightly larger size and diesel motor. During the time I owned it (for 90,000 km) it was absolutely reliable and a joy to drive on and off road. Obviously off road was not Defender territory. I consistently got 700 km from 50 litres of diesel.
Aftersales service in Australia was very good and many of the issues mentioned in other reviews were handled under warranty as a result of service bulletin notification to owners.
Would I buy another one?
I'm picking up a 2002 Diesel Auto tomorrow.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 90000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru Wagon |
| Date of Entry | 1st March, 2002 |