2002 Land Rover Freelander S review from North America
"A cheap luxury SUV with the high price luxury maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Bought the 'S' model because of price, cheaper, and no need for the 'extra frills', but it has had problems.
The interior is full of squeaks and rattles, dealer has no resolution to the problem, except turn up the radio.
At 24K mile service, front brakes needed replacing, rather odd to me so soon, especially when the miles are highway. I figure since I had bought the service contract, they need to find 'other ways', to get money.
Two days after the 24K mile service, the 'service engine soon' light comes on, made an appointment today, and hopefully it will be just a matter of resetting the computer, or something that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
General comments?
This car rides great!
The look and feel of the car is beyond others in its class, and to have the car with the name, Land Rover, makes your feel like your in the top of the line Rover.
The only draw back to comfort is the seats. Not too many adjustable settings.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 3rd November, 2003 |