Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  cool - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By majmun - December 25 - 2:00 am

  cool as heck

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  awesome - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By konj - December 25 - 2:00 am

  excellent car.

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  Too many whiners... - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By Hippoman - November 24 - 5:03 am

  A number of people have had drivetrain problems with this truck but Ive had none. There are some things that could have been built with a little more quality just like about anything else on the market. This is a European vehice, not a Ford, GM, or anything else people expect to change the oil every 25K miles and run it to death. It takes a certain amount of care and maintenence. If you want to drive a LR its going to cost you no matter what model you buy. If you just want a sporty SUV to take your kids to school in, buy a Jeep.

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  almost there - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By veradu - November 21 - 10:00 am

  the steel outer shell is extremely thin (I could push it in by touching it lightly) and cheap. Does not compare to the thick steel of the Liberty (much less $). Handling is very nice on the LR, milage undoes the fun. Shift is good, horsepower is shameful. sunroof cover has slits in it. Controls hard to see, clock does not light up at night. For side impact this car is dangerous. Nothing but a ridiculous floating bar protects driver and passengers from a fatality. No side crash test results on this matter suggest neglect, and mars seriously the Landrover reputation.

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  FREE THE FREELANDER - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By ideafixes - November 15 - 2:00 am

  the baby-land rover is definately FUN. Great to drive! the mileage is very good, handling is wonderful, the sound parallels the bose. It is fairly silent, purrs mostly. Seats could give more thigh support, back could be bigger and most IMPORTANT: it needs some serious side and curtain airbags. English ergonomics are fun, but not usual. Havent gotten it into snow, but it has gone in water pretty deep, with the New York rain. Nice inner city car. Long trips may be stressing due to lack of good seats.

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  First 5 Months - 2004 Land Rover Freelander
  By CJR1977 - November 8 - 2:00 am

  I have found the Freelander to be extremely reliable in adverse weather, namely heavy rains, ice and deep snow. It maintains excellent traction and remains responsive in less than ideal conditions. Interior design is highly functional, and appealing to the eye. A pleasure to drive!

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  My first Land Rover - 2004 Land Rover Freelander
  By NYLing - November 4 - 10:00 am

  This is a fun vehicle that has been equally at home driving into Manhattan and off roading at our family farm in Vermont. The ride is extremely comfortable over long distances and you have a sense of great confidence in bad weather.

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  Owned 6 years, traded for a Hyundai - 2005 Land Rover Freelander
  By capecodrondo - November 1 - 9:47 pm

  I purchased my Freelander brand new in 2005. I loved the handling and ride but over the years found the vehicle to be gas-hungry, under-powered and of poor build quality. Constant electrical problems including a repeated problem with windshield wiper switches. After having driven Jeeps for many years I was surprised to get stuck in the Freelander during snowstorms that the Jeeps handled well. I traded for a Hyundai Veracruz two years ago and found it a much more reliable vehicle. The Veracruz (now a long body Santa Fe) is better in the snow than my Rover was and is an all around more civilized vehicle.

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  Freelander review - 2002 Land Rover Freelander
  By arizona man - October 28 - 4:50 am

  I purchased this new from LandRover Paramus (NJ) in 2002, and have only maintained it at that dealership. I have also owned Volvo, Saab, Ford Taurus, Dodge Caravan in the last 14 years. The Freelander has been great looking back, and I did not baby it unnecessarily. The drive is great, and it has out-performed my other cars. I am reluctant to let it go.

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  Fun, Practical and Safe - 2003 Land Rover Freelander
  By rigoberto gutierrez - October 21 - 2:00 am

  On-road and Off-road, Its Impressive.My wife and two children love it too. We do everything and go every where, whatever the weather or the terrain. Smooth ride, low center of gravity makes corner and u-turn smoothly. I recommend it highly.