tria
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Post by tria on Jan 4, 2006 15:19:45 GMT 1
I'm beginning to think about what might be best to trade my very impractical car in for sometime in the not too distant future- wont always be living near my parents which means I wont always be able to borrow my Dads 4x4 for towing!  I'm thinking about a freelander- does anyone have any experience of them, good or bad reviews most appreciated! Thanks, Tria x |
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Post by LisaM on Jan 4, 2006 15:46:56 GMT 1
Hello again -
A friend of mine has a brand new one - loves it so far. No issues that I'm aware of.
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tria
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Post by tria on Jan 4, 2006 16:07:00 GMT 1
Hi Lisa!
Thats good to know- I'm beginning to think it'll be the right vehicle to get, just a bit wary of taking the plunge as my little car has been really great! Will have to go and test drive a couple maybe to get a better idea.
x
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Post by LisaM on Jan 4, 2006 16:13:56 GMT 1
yeah cool! can I come? we'll pretend to be dead loaded horse women!! he he
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tria
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Post by tria on Jan 4, 2006 16:23:46 GMT 1
Yeah definitely- will be fun!! ;D
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Post by jinks on Jan 4, 2006 17:40:36 GMT 1
before you get one check what it can tow, weight wise.
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tria
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Post by tria on Jan 4, 2006 17:45:22 GMT 1
Good point jinks, will do!
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Post by Casper on Jan 4, 2006 19:17:35 GMT 1
Oh dear, don't want to pour cold water over your plans Tria, but we have got one and most definitely would NOT recommend them. Had a problem with the engine initially (which apparently is a common fault with them) and it is useless for towing. My husband said if this is the best of British car manufacturing no wonder the Japanese cars are selling so well. We are definitely going to be changing it when we can decide what will be best for towing Bobby's trailer.
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Post by roo on Jan 4, 2006 19:24:12 GMT 1
We've got one and its going to be up for sale soon as we need a box (big new horse which combined with existing chunky cob will mean the need for a lorry) Message me if your interested in a second hand one  |
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Post by Liz on Jan 4, 2006 22:46:10 GMT 1
Another jug of cold water, I'm afraid! I have several friends who have a freelander and rue the day they bought them, even though they are not used for off road or towing - poorly finished and unreliable.
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Post by loui on Jan 4, 2006 22:54:47 GMT 1
more cold water, my mum hated hers, so many problems!!
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Post by Louise C on Jan 4, 2006 22:55:48 GMT 1
My boss has one - she doesn't use it for towing as it's not that great:-( Not a cheap car to run either, but I don't suppose most 4 wheel drives are. She uses her mums Landrover Discovery for towing and loves it.
Other friends that tow a lot use a Jeep Cherokee - wonderful to tow with and comfy as well.
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Lydia00
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Post by Lydia00 on Jan 4, 2006 23:24:22 GMT 1
what make is a freelander?
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Post by thelwell on Jan 4, 2006 23:30:52 GMT 1
hi my mate owns a deisal one and good job her other half is a mechanic had new heter matrix new derv pump new clutch and its only a r reg
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Post by kas on Jan 5, 2006 0:10:33 GMT 1
Yep, more cold water I'm afraid. Gutless for towing.
What's your budget? Toyota Landcruiser, Mitsubishi Shogun, Grand Cherokee Jeep, Isuzu Trooper...
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