2002 Land Rover Freelander SE review from North America
"This is a very capable off-road vehicle loaded with many features not found in domestic SUVs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Purchased the car used with two problems:
Moonroof clicked when opening and closing.
Passenger power window had a few issues.
Both of these problems were corrected at the local Land Rover dealership with no questions asked.
Have had no problems with the car since then.
General comments?
The vehicle has performed very well for me since purchased.
It is extremely rugged and does all that Land Rover advertised it to do.
I wouldn't mind a little more power. I think this would increase fuel efficiency on the Freelander. The little V-6 works very hard to pull the SUV around. Forty more horsepower would let the car relax a little. Turbo or supercharge this thing!!!
The interior is very comfortable though I do agree with some owners about the center armrest being very flimsy and cheap.
The leather is holding up great. No complaints there.
Maintenance is expensive at the dealership, but, this isn't a Chevy or Ford. People that complain about maintenance costs for upscale vehicles should probably be buying Chevy, Dodge, Ford, or Kia products.
Harmon Kardon stereo really rocks!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th August, 2006 |