Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Fun Car with Some Issues - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By egullsfan - June 29 - 8:26 pm

  Ive had this Freelander almost a year and I love it. It is fun to drive, great in snow and mud, and doesnt look like every other small SUV. It is not as reliable as say a CRV (my wifes car) though. We have had no problems with the brakes so far (I put 10K since buying it used). The parts replaced so far though (under warranty at no cost) have been the rear window switch, drivers door lock, thermostat, coolant reservoir. Without a warranty that is $1200 worth of work. I like the fact that this SUV is faster and more fun than our CRV, but the gas mileage pales in comparison (I get 18-20). When the extended warranty runs out, Ill sell this car. Until then, Ill continue to enjoy.

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  Just leased a week ago - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Monkeygirl - June 11 - 10:00 am

  I have had it one week and it has already been in the shop. My driver side mirror was scratched....they broke the scratched mirror removing it and then broke the new mirror installing it. So, they kept my new car over July 4th and then I picked it up yesterday. I drove off and then realized that the new mirror is distorted....great work guys. It is annoying and if I hadnt already taken the car off road and loved how it handled....I would be way more upset. Luckily, they gave me a great sports car as a rental while they fixed my mirror (the 1st time)....well see what happens on Monday.

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  Basically cool - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By UFOFLY - July 29 - 2:00 am

  I have this vehicle since OCTOBER, and have 3000 miles on it. Tight feel, great handling, quiet vehicle. However, my husband needs to slightly tilt seat back to keep his head from touching roof, and last week, during a cold snap, the power window button fell off in my hands causing the other windows to open/close on their own and act wacky. The good news is that the dealer, after calling on my cell phone fixed it almost on the spot when I drove in. It was COLD with a window open all the time. Great service and treatment! I also got a great price as a leftover with 4000 off the list price.

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  Best in Class - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By hpug - May 31 - 10:00 am

  We purchased the Freelander after test driving it, the Jeep Liberty, the Toyota RAV4, and the Honda CRV. The Freelander was in a class by itself with respect to the ride, comfort, and off-road ability. We have had a few electrical problems with the driver side window and the moonroof, and the speakers in the front doors vibrated, but the dealer fixed them rapidly and we have not had trouble since. We really like the vehicle and would consider getting another.

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  Loving it so far... - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By - December 23 - 2:00 am

  Its been a fairly snowy winter thus far in Central Massachusetts. I live on a min-mountain, let me tell you I have not had a problem getting home on those snowy nights.

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  Second Impressions - after one month... - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By Chai2 - October 10 - 10:00 am

  Having driven just over 1,000 miles in a month I must say that our Freelander is a winner. It is without doubt the best handling SUV Ive driven, hugging the road like a BMW in tight turns. Its traction is superb in slick conditions. Weve been off-road a few times and our Freelander surprised every time with its electrifying performance. We improved upon the already excellent seat comfort by installing third-party armrest (found through the internet). We also installed full length roof rails further improving the already stylish look.

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  fun little car - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By crcw - July 18 - 2:00 am

  I really enjoy this car. I have had a pathfinder and I love the automatic four wheel drive of the freelander. I also really like the size...it is not too large and yet it is small enough to easily park anywhere. Wind noise and the sunroof mechanism is a bit annoying. I have had the car in 3 times for the sunroof...either not closing or not moving at all. My engine makes a clicking sound...the dealer told me it was low oil...I dont know if trust them. Dealer otherwise has been A+.

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  2002 HSE Freelander - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By gallaghp2 - April 8 - 10:00 am

  Many reviews I have read have really been about the build quality and the service. Going along these lines, the one thing you have to remember is you pay a higher price for being exclusive. Added to that is the additional service cost every - 3K, 12K and 24K etc. This SUV is best for the room inside and the smallness on the outside.

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  My first SUV - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By jamesr717 - February 10 - 10:00 am

  Its my first SUV, and Im delighted with the choice! Great dealership, and an even better deal. Went ahead in spite of some lukewarm reviews, and Im glad I did. It has enough power to get out of its own way. It looks and feels sturdy, and is unique enough to turn heads. The Land Rover cashe is a bonus as well. Rides fine on the highway, and gets far better gas mileage than expected. I get 27mpg on the highway (70mph - Cruise on - A/C off) Interior, even with the leather option, is a bit spartan for a vehicle with such a "luxury" reputation. Do they really need so many "Land Rover" badges?

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  Best Car Ive Every Owned - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By jerrocopter - February 10 - 5:45 am

  Weve had our "hippo" since 2005 and purchased it with only 12k miles on it. We now have over 110k and weve loved driving every mile with this SUV. We did a lot of research before we made the purchase and knew about the many problems that others have reported with this vehicle, but we have been so pleased with the reliability and fun-ness of the Freelander. We have not experienced any of the frequent problems that are reported. Neither my wife or I take very good care of the mechanics of our cars. We usually go 10-15k between oil changes, weve never changed the transmission fluid, and sparkplugs were replaced for the first time at 95k. It still runs great and is very reliable.