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For several years now we have had 3 vehicles -2004 Zed Roadster , Fiesta ( DD ) and 1989 VW Campervan ( used as back up to DD and fun ) My wife has never liked the zed and has always wanted the comfort of a 4x4 - we have had the VW for 10 years but last week it's gone horribly wrong - oil/water contamination ( probably head gasket - repair bill £800 - £1000 with possibility of needing a new engine ( £2k ) - exhaust has been welded before so possibility that this will have to be renewed when they try to take it off to repair HG ( engine has to come out ) - another £400 - £500 and clutch is a bit suspect - £450 - all in all we decided that we've enjoyed the last ten years so may be it's time to move on - have advertised on the camper forum as is needing this work and sold the same day - buyer collecting Saturday
Wife wants to keep the fiesta as it suits her - we've had it from new (2004 ) and like all my cars is well looked after and still looks virtually new - worth bugger all so we might as well keep it - thinking now it's time for a change and get a 4x4 - thinking of an almost new Freelander 2 - can't really justify keeping the zed so it looks like it will finally go and I'll enjoy space and comfort for a change.
Wife wants to keep the fiesta as it suits her - we've had it from new (2004 ) and like all my cars is well looked after and still looks virtually new - worth bugger all so we might as well keep it - thinking now it's time for a change and get a 4x4 - thinking of an almost new Freelander 2 - can't really justify keeping the zed so it looks like it will finally go and I'll enjoy space and comfort for a change.
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Freelander - Woefully unreliable.. Be prepared for it to spend more time in the Dealers than with you behind the wheel. They are known for automatic transmission and steering rack failures as well as camshaft failures on the 2.2 diesel. Also lots of rear diff failures.
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Ducklakeview wrote:Freelander - Woefully unreliable.. Be prepared for it to spend more time in the Dealers than with you behind the wheel.
Mike
Okay - what is your choice ?
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Depends on budget. Hyundia Santa Fe or Kia Sorento are great cars. My SF has been a cracking workhorse for the last 5 years with just maintenance and wear items being replaced. 105,000 miles now, still tows my heavy caravan and transports my boats and fridges and tip runs, etc.
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Depends what you want to spend. I've had two XC90's, and both have covered HUGE mileages, and been 100% reliable. I'm just looking at X5's, the 40d models with the twin turbos, but struggling to find the exact spec I want in a 7 seater. Q7's are too small in the front for my liking (longitudinal V6 drivetrain) and I find the likes of Shogun's too "wallowy" and less car like to drive.gov wrote:Ducklakeview wrote:Freelander - Woefully unreliable.. Be prepared for it to spend more time in the Dealers than with you behind the wheel.
Mike
Okay - what is your choice ?
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I think that bad reputation is for Freelander 1.......2nd variant gets great feedback in Landrover mags and no corrosion issues either.
Mrs Highlander has had hers for 6 months now with no issues.......her previous Defender was another matter however.......like an old classic vehicle,always needing something looked at.
Mrs Highlander has had hers for 6 months now with no issues.......her previous Defender was another matter however.......like an old classic vehicle,always needing something looked at.
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http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/la ... ction=goodHighlander wrote:I think that bad reputation is for Freelander 1.......2nd variant gets great feedback in Landrover mags and no corrosion issues either.
Mrs Highlander has had hers for 6 months now with no issues.......her previous Defender was another matter however.......like an old classic vehicle,always needing something looked at.
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I think that's a little harsh on the freelander as it isn't that bad (I've a friend who specialises in selling second hand freelanders) although still wouldn't be my choice.
I'm running a 2007 3.0d X3 which my wife loves as it's big enough to be comfy but not too large. I enjoy if too as I handles pretty well and pulls like a steam train!
We are changing it next year and were going for an Evoque but will probably get a 3yr old X3 now as you get more for your money.
I'm running a 2007 3.0d X3 which my wife loves as it's big enough to be comfy but not too large. I enjoy if too as I handles pretty well and pulls like a steam train!
We are changing it next year and were going for an Evoque but will probably get a 3yr old X3 now as you get more for your money.
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Now gone:
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2006 Z4 3.0si sport Titanium Silver
2010 Z4 23i Msport and a 3.0i
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I tested a freelander, Q5 and a 520 touring today and surprisingly the BMW was the nicest to drive and the biggest internally buy quite some way!
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Volvo diesel engine is renowned for longevity.
We have a Landrover specialist near to us and 2 of the mechs are mates so during research for the defender the only issue highlighted to us was rear diff which they have all the specialist tools to repair now.....previously it was a total replacement.
Touch wood we don't get any of the problems reported in Honest John
We have a Landrover specialist near to us and 2 of the mechs are mates so during research for the defender the only issue highlighted to us was rear diff which they have all the specialist tools to repair now.....previously it was a total replacement.
Touch wood we don't get any of the problems reported in Honest John
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I'm on my second Freelander 2, first was a td4 Manual, this one an SD4 Auto, both ran faultlessly and been the most reliable car I've ever owned. You get your good and bad as with all cars, couldn't recommend one highly enough.
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Highlander wrote:Volvo diesel engine is renowned for longevity.
Couldn't agree more - The D5 2.4 will go on for ever if looked after, slightly OT, but this is a courtesy car my sister was loaned a few weeks ago by the local Volvo independent, a 2003 V70 - Still on it's original engine and auto box...
Drove well too, I took it for a spin..
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Ducklakeview wrote:Highlander wrote:Volvo diesel engine is renowned for longevity.
Couldn't agree more - The D5 2.4 will go on for ever if looked after, slightly OT, but this is a courtesy car my sister was loaned a few weeks ago by the local Volvo independent, a 2003 V70 - Still on it's original engine and auto box...
Drove well too, I took it for a spin..
Mike
Blimey that's quite an achievement
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That's mighty impressive,and on a loan car too.It's a great rolling recommendation for their business....hope it goes well over the half million.
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Eeewww...That's the problem with having a wife...gov wrote:For several years now we have had 3 vehicles -2004 Zed Roadster , Fiesta ( DD ) and 1989 VW Campervan ( used as back up to DD and fun ) My wife has never liked the zed and has always wanted the comfort of a 4x4 - we have had the VW for 10 years but last week it's gone horribly wrong - oil/water contamination ( probably head gasket - repair bill £800 - £1000 with possibility of needing a new engine ( £2k ) - exhaust has been welded before so possibility that this will have to be renewed when they try to take it off to repair HG ( engine has to come out ) - another £400 - £500 and clutch is a bit suspect - £450 - all in all we decided that we've enjoyed the last ten years so may be it's time to move on - have advertised on the camper forum as is needing this work and sold the same day - buyer collecting Saturday
Wife wants to keep the fiesta as it suits her - we've had it from new (2004 ) and like all my cars is well looked after and still looks virtually new - worth bugger all so we might as well keep it - thinking now it's time for a change and get a 4x4 - thinking of an almost new Freelander 2 - can't really justify keeping the zed so it looks like it will finally go and I'll enjoy space and comfort for a change.
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