Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  My Freelander - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By elfie - September 7 - 10:00 am

  The best car buying experience I have ever had. Even servicing the car is enjoyable. Major kudos for having such a professional and pleasant network of dealerships and employees.

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  bad apple - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By HNV - August 29 - 10:00 am

  Our Freelander has been nothing but problems. First of all, you can not take it off road, even though that is what they are designed for. Secondly, if you do take it off road, be prepared to pay dearly for any repairs it needs. We have paid for almost $20,000 in repairs that Land Rover claims are caused by offroading, even though the car has not been offroading for almost a year. Our car was poorly made, and does not hold up to what Land Rover claims and advertises it is, and they do not stand by their vehicle. I am reluctant to drive it now, fearing the transmission (which has been completely replaced) will die and leave me stranded again.

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  Great handling but shoddy parts - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Michael - August 14 - 2:30 pm

  In spite of problems with acceleration and poor component parts, the car drives very well and I completely trust it in bad weather. It is comfortable and the engine/drive train have been reliable.

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  Run, Dont Walk, Away from This Car!! - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By DHall - July 31 - 12:33 am

  We really like the look of this car and interior, but the reliability and service is the worst. This car has been nothing but problems since day 1. Service people not friendly and overcharge you on everything. Dealerships all very far away unless you live in a bigger city. Engine went out at 50,000 miles, right after lease bought out and warranty up conveniently. Brakes suddenly went out with no warning and ruined the rotors right away. Heater never worked right and sunroof broken. NEVER AGAIN will I step foot on a Land Rover lot or recommend them to someone else. I wouldnt want someone else to be stuck like us. Run away fast!!

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  hope you dont wreck - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By kosjo - July 27 - 10:00 am

  Initail diappointment derived from poor quality interior (some elements did not even match), cheap leather, disturbing heating elements embedded in the windshield (which have become more distracting with time), and an annoying lurch between first and second gear. Catastrophe set in when I was struck by a hit and run driver. Since Feb 27 2002 (today is June 6th), Land Rover has been unable to supply parts to repair the vehicle! Moreover, the national customer service has ranged from disinterested to rude.

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  Junking it! - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Indistress - July 4 - 6:23 am

  Bought the truck with 17K miles for $17K, thought it was a good deal for a Landrover. At 35K Miles the Engine needed replacement and now at 73K Miles the Transmission is slipping and needs replacement. Radio is shot. Sunroof was replaced twice. Brakes AND Roters wear easily. Maintanance is costly. Would not recommend buying any of the Landrover vehicles after their latest Consumer Report Reviews. Company should be taken out of business for the quality of their vehicles...THere is nothing luxurious about them....

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  One Year Later, Still Love the Rover! - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Chad Starling - June 28 - 10:00 am

  Ive had the Freelander (S) for a year (12000 miles) now and havent had anything major go wrong. At about 5 months, the heated windshield had to be replaced due to a factory flaw, but it was taken care of quickly and at no cost, so not a hassle at all! Love the way it rides on and off road and was surprised at how capable it was off road the first time.

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  Love my Freelander - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Cathy - February 3 - 2:10 am

  I love this SUV. It has been reliable, fun to drive and just all around a great car. Would definitely buy another one!

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  Happy with my 2002 Freelander - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Burn2 - January 30 - 2:03 pm

  Bought a loaner vehicle with 9,000 miles, so expected some minor cosmetic problems - only thing was the dash-mounted drink holder; replaced, no problem. Now have put 20,000 miles on vehicle and only problem Ive had was the transmission, replaced under warranty. Amusing since this is a BMW-sourced item, and not a Land Rover part. Other than that no reliability issues. The dealer (North Point, Alpharetta) has been very good, no complaints with their service. Gas mileage is as expected, 17 mpg all city driving. In the real world the power is just fine for merge into highway traffic, take left turns on busy roads etc. Feels solid without typical SUV porkiness, comfortable ride.

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  We love our Landrover Freelander - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Patty - January 29 - 8:16 am

  Theres a Landrover club and many other Freelander owners love theirs as we love ours and have had no problems with it other than normal wear items. It seems the only ones writing reviews are ones that have had problems but most Freelander owners I know have a good and reliable experience with theirs.