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Old 11-03-2008
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hi im intrested in buying a freelander 1.8 petrol on a R plate but heard roumors about them been crapp anyone any info on these
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There will be owners reviews on there.
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Shane,

Bag 'O' sh**e.....

Steer clear

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Oh yes, that fabulous towing vehicle that wouldnt pull the skin off a rice pudding


You will only keep it a week anyway


only joking shane
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Well my dad thought the 2.0 diesel was slow and underpowered, so for anything other than slowly moving around in, and breaking down regularly, I would steer clear. They are british made don't forget!!!

Get a toyota... nuff said
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I used to work in a bodyshop, if you have a towbar and reverse into something slowly, it vitually writes them off. Not a lover to be honest! Although you can find them dirt cheap for a fairly decent year.
Or get a Mitsibushi!!
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cheers lads ill stay clear then
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Look at the Jeep Cherokee's. You get a lot for your money.

I am just changing from a Discovery to a Grand Cherokee myself.
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Those grand cherokee`s are nice i looked at one a few weeks ago
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No space in the back tho, but if your only carrying RC gear, its not a problem. My Polo has more space in the back than that!! Not too sure on the quality, only been in one in the back and it was tight!

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how about one of these

plenty of roomfor your gear plus 4wd so you don't ever get stuck after a muddy meeting

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hi im intrested in buying a freelander 1.8 petrol on a R plate but heard roumors about them been crapp anyone any info on these
If this is the new one buy it, if its the old styling avoid it. Top gear did a crash test and the roof caved in above the driver, making it one of the worst cars to be in when having a car crash. Stay away if it isnt the very latest design.
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Welshy, i think the quote you used tells you its not the new shape


They may be bad in a crash but, you have to get them moving in the first place to crash them
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