2002 Land Rover Freelander S review from North America
"Unreliable, Underpowered, Expensive to operate"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Repeated electrical problems - door locking system, power windows.
Recurring overheating, coolant leaks.
Never did get the AC to perform adequately.
General comments?
Reasonably good handling and seating comfort.
Under-achieving air conditioning that seems best suited to autumn in the UK.
The fuel economy of a performance vehicle combined with the performance of an economy vehicle.
Expensive scheduled maintenance.
I have never owned a vehicle that spent so much time in the shop.
To add insult to injury, Land Rover wanted to charge me $750 for a 3/4" ding in the plastic bumper cover when the lease was up.
Confirms every cliche about British automotive reliability and build quality.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 6 Series |
| Date of Entry | 22nd December, 2007 |