2002 Land Rover Freelander S review from North America
"A good choice if you don't mind it being unreliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Butterfly valve stuck.
Engine misfires commonly.
Left front axle broke for no apparent reason.
Breaks and discs always wear unevenly.
Power windows motor dead.
Coolants being lost every couple thousand miles.
General comments?
It gives you a nice look around you because the seat is positioned high.
Handles well in snow.
Probably the most money hungry dealers you'll ever encounter.
The AC/heater fan is very noisy.
On cold mornings the engine makes a tractor noise until it gets heated properly, which takes a lifetime.
Overall fun to drive and it also makes you feel more special because it's not a very common car, however it's not reliable and very expensive to fix.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler 300M |
| Date of Entry | 29th February, 2008 |