Used 2003 Land Rover Freelander Consumer Reviews
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Great to drive, for 2 only though
johnmpc94, 05/08/2010
2003 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this SUV used, and have had no problems yet. Vehicle was recalled once, and we spent 1hr 30mins at the dealer, then left with the entire vehicle smelling like gas. Fast for a 2.5L V6, handles like a go-cart, and comfortable for the driver. Passengers in the back seat suffer. Seats at near 90 degree angles, and are hard as concrete. Not good for people who grocery-shop with the family, as the cargo area doesn't have enough room for two weeks worth of meals. I've noticed lately that the back hatch is having trouble as well. When closed, the back glass doesn't go up correctly. Only thing wrong with it is the back left power window, which hasn't worked since we bought it. Otherwise great.
Renamed ****lander
Dawson, 06/09/2010
2003 Land Rover Freelander SE 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Wow, What a huge mistake this Small SUV is. All I can say is thank god We purchased an extended warranty. We paid $14,000 for this car and have had close to $20,000 in repairs in 2 years! We blew the original motor at 80,000 km and that was replaced. Within 10,000 km that replacement motor blew. Covered under land rover warranty. Not really sure that a "new" motor was ever put in. what a pile of garbage.
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Don't buy
jin, 10/19/2010
2003 Land Rover Freelander SE3 2dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has nothing but problems since day one. The extended warranty helped but the car has been a money pit. It is in the shop every two months, engine light is always on, this time the time belts had to be changed at 46,000 miles. Electrical problems abound, Fuel economy is terrible, interior design is a joke and as stated reliability is very poor. It has cost more to maintain this vehicle that what it cost to buy.
Avoid this money hole
rdbolger, 02/26/2010
2003 Land Rover Freelander S 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Endless expensive electrical and mechanical failures. The engine however is well known for it's self-destructive tendency and poor design. (It costs over $800 to replace a thermostat O-ring) The cylinder sleeves tend to slip sending coolant into the oil. The engine is no longer made and parts are extremely expensive. There are 2 catalytic converters (about $1000 each)
Freelander S
JoeHD7, 07/11/2003
2003 Land Rover Freelander S 4dr AWD SUV (2.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle cries out for a 5 speed. The engine has limited gearing and is not fast off the line but likes to go in the 60-80 mph range. Gas mileage is in the low 20's, not really great for this size vehicle. The Freelander feels tight and handles well in the rain/snow/ice of Western new York