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Land Rover question?

  • 29-04-2012 3:39pm
    #1
    Stickman2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭


    I was thinking of buying a land rover freelander. It is a 1.7 petrol,i'm wondering has anybody had one of these? Would it cost me a bomb on petrol?


Comments

  • #2
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Surely it's a 1.8?

    And it's not going to be easy on juice. Not a hope.


  • #3
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    I don't know of any Rover 1.7s in the freelander. It has to be the K series 1.8.

    Expect mid 30mpg.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    BX 19 wrote: »
    ......

    Expect mid 30mpg.

    Very optimistic, unless the OP will be cruising on dual carraigeways they can expect a lot less than that.


  • #5
    Mycroft H
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,313 ✭✭✭Mycroft H


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Very optimistic, unless the OP will be cruising on dual carraigeways they can expect a lot less than that.

    Well should have added extra urban then. I've driven them on motorways with about 33-35mpg. Town driving obviously a lot lot less. Like any car :pac:


  • #6
    haminka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 564 ✭✭✭haminka


    I got rid of one because it was hell for my wallet. Heavy on petrol, constantly having some problems (head gasket, manifold gasket etc.), spare parts ridiculously expensive, annual service expensive.


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  • #7
    haminka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 564 ✭✭✭haminka


    BX 19 wrote: »
    I don't know of any Rover 1.7s in the freelander. It has to be the K series 1.8.

    Expect mid 30mpg.

    no way.


  • #8
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 23,339 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    haminka wrote: »
    ...... (head gasket, manifold gasket etc.).............

    Manifold gasket is less than €15 and a DIY install :)
    Not labour intensive for a garage either.


  • #9
    Stickman2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 35 ✭Stickman2


    Yep apoligies 1.8, was getting it for a decent price so wanted an opinion to see would i actually be saving money. I drive a 1.6 petrol car at the moment and it's not the worst on the juice. Suppose I should be looking at diesel's really should I?


  • #10
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Stickman2 wrote: »
    Yep apoligies 1.8, was getting it for a decent price so wanted an opinion to see would i actually be saving money. I drive a 1.6 petrol car at the moment and it's not the worst on the juice. Suppose I should be looking at diesel's really should I?


    That depends on if a diesel suits your driving or not.

    The K series rover engine in the Freelander(and the freelander itsself for that matter) is not for someone who does not check and maintain their car fastidiously.

    Although I'm curious, you drive a 1.6 car, which isn't bad on petrol, and you think changing to a 1.8 4x4 suv might save money??


  • #11
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    They're not light on petrol, at all.

    Also, if you're buying a used one i recommend you get it checked out by a LandRover specialist before purchasing, not just your regular joe mechanic.

    How good value is good?


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  • #12
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Limerick man wrote: »
    Also, if you're buying a used one i recommend you get it checked out by a LandRover specialist before purchasing, not just your regular joe mechanic.


    ? They have no specialist systems, electronic or mechanical.


  • #13
    L-M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Nissan doctor wrote: »
    ? They have no specialist systems, electronic or mechanical.

    There are lots of things to look out for, more the underside and the mechanical parts. As said above parts can be very expensive for them, too.


  • #14
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,624 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Stickman2 wrote: »
    Yep apoligies 1.8, was getting it for a decent price so wanted an opinion to see would i actually be saving money. I drive a 1.6 petrol car at the moment and it's not the worst on the juice. Suppose I should be looking at diesel's really should I?

    You are probably getting it for a decent price because other prospective buyers are scared off because of the running costs.

    I did the research a few years ago and in general terms an SUV weighs c. 50% more than an equivalent saloon with similar capacity, plus it's aerodnamically less efficient so the consumption is much higher.

    If you're looking to save money, you should defintely steer clear of petrol SUVs in the current environment.


  • #15
    exador
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 661 ✭✭✭exador


    mpg is the least of your worries...Just avoid Freelander 1.8 petrol.


  • #16
    101sean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,884 ✭✭✭101sean


    You do need someone who knows what he's looking at with a Freelander, especially the transmission. I know of two people who did their research and looked at a dozen or so before they found one that was worth it. Most were either shabby or had transmission issues.

    Land Rover parts are generally dirt cheap until you find a Freelander with transmission problems, it's why many of them have the rear propshaft missing and are 2wd.


  • #17
    haminka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 564 ✭✭✭haminka


    RoverJames wrote: »
    Manifold gasket is less than €15 and a DIY install :)
    Not labour intensive for a garage either.

    try that with a blown head-gasket


  • #18
    Max Power1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,272 ✭✭✭✭Max Power1


    haminka wrote: »
    try that with a blown head-gasket
    If properly maintained, HGs in the rover K series are fine. Its just the paddy attitude to car servicing (or lack of it) that causes HGF.


  • #19
    Nissan doctor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,223 ✭✭✭Nissan doctor


    Max Power1 wrote: »
    If properly maintained, HGs in the rover K series are fine. Its just the paddy attitude to car servicing (or lack of it) that causes HGF.


    That could be correctly applied to most of the 'common' car problems in this country TBH.


  • #20
    Drummerboy08
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,102 ✭✭✭✭Drummerboy08


    I've never ever, ever had a good experience with any form of a Landrover.

    Any of thm I've ever sold always came back with problems, two Defenders gave untold problems, A RRS cost me a fortune, a Discovery was forever breaking down and i've just spent 4k on a Freelander.

    I wouldn't even recommend one to Limerick Man


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