Back to what we know.

[Grumps]

Well as well documented on here over the last few months Jues Kia Sorento finally gave up the ghost dropping cylinder 4. We have sold it as is to a local garage that are going to re-build or replace the engine.
Jue has decided it's better that devil you know so decided she would like to go back to another Freelander. We've been hard at it for a week or so and found this nice low mileage car in budget so deal done.
It's being mot'd so if all goes well we will collect it on Saturday.
Piccys!

 

[Bozzy]

Looks in great condition and low mileage .
Hopefully it'll be a keeper this time mate,fingers crossed .

Steve

 

[Grumps]

Looks in great condition and low mileage .
Hopefully it'll be a keeper this time mate,fingers crossed .

Steve

I hope so Steve. Can't afford another bad one.

 

[Bozzy]

I hope so Steve. Can't afford another bad one.

I think recently you've had more than enough motor related bad luck and I thought it was just me that happened to .

So when you fitting Reggies new bouncy bits ? .

Steve

 

[Dino D]

This must be a first, buying a Land Rover for improved reliability!!

Looks a very nice one, enjoy!

 

[Low Rider]

Nice low mileage motor there Dave

 

[Paul Rice]

Fingers crossed Dave

 

[t-tony]

That looks a nice car mate, 3dr racing model too. Alloys, lowering etc?

Tony.

 

[Grumps]

I think recently you've had more than enough motor related bad luck and I thought it was just me that happened to .

So when you fitting Reggies new bouncy bits ? .

Steve

When our Bezzy can find the time bless him! No rush it's getting put away now at the weekend for winter. It will come stay taxed tho of course just in case.

 

[Grumps]

This must be a first, buying a Land Rover for improved reliability!!

Looks a very nice one, enjoy!

I know Dino! Jue had one the same on an S reg before the dreaded Kia and with 132000 on it never skipped a beat.

 

[Grumps]

That looks a nice car mate, 3dr racing model too. Alloys, lowering etc?

Tony.

Yes please!

 

[Bozzy]

When our Bezzy can find the time bless him! No rush it's getting put away now at the weekend for winter. It will come stay taxed tho of course just in case.

Good mate keep Reggie taxed we've got to take you round our new cruise route when you're free .

Steve

 

[Antm72]

Nice looking motor

Hopefully no more issues at all mate

 

[Grumps]

Nice looking motor

Hopefully no more issues at all mate

Fingers crossed Ant. Thanks mate.

 

[andyglym]

Nice one mate. My TD4 is 10 years of age with 109,000 miles on, in mint condition and has never missed a beat. We love it, great car.

 

[Poprin]

Looks like a lovely motor, I'm a big fan of that facelifted Freelander. Tried to buy one for my girlfriend last year but couldn't find an affordable good condition diesel and I had read far too many horror stories about the 1.8 K series in them to take the risk. We ended up with a 53 plate Toyota Rav4 and I have to say a year later and it's been super reliable. Just ticked over 132k and it runs like a swiss watch. It's the sporty 3dr with the 2.0 VVTi.

 

[Shelly]

Lovely looking car @Grumpy
Bet @jue1 is pleased

 

[Grumps]

Looks like a lovely motor, I'm a big fan of that facelifted Freelander. Tried to buy one for my girlfriend last year but couldn't find an affordable good condition diesel and I had read far too many horror stories about the 1.8 K series in them to take the risk. We ended up with a 53 plate Toyota Rav4 and I have to say a year later and it's been super reliable. Just ticked over 132k and it runs like a swiss watch. It's the sporty 3dr with the 2.0 VVTi.

We had the same problem. Couldn't find a good td4 in budget. Our old one was a 1.8 k series and never gave us any bother. This one is the same model. It has comprehensive history and shows the head gasket has been done with the upgraded kit. They tend to be fine once done so hopefully won't have any more trouble with that.

 

[Grumps]

Lovely looking car @Grumpy
Bet @jue1 is pleased

Yep she is Shelly. Been looking all week and it's by far the nicest we saw. It's gone ight thought the MOT this afternoon so all good so far!

 

[Poprin]

We had the same problem. Couldn't find a good td4 in budget. Our old one was a 1.8 k series and never gave us any bother. This one is the same model. It has comprehensive history and shows the head gasket has been done with the upgraded kit. They tend to be fine once done so hopefully won't have any more trouble with that.

Never had a personal experience with the K series. I felt like it was over exaggerated but after the girlfriend had spent an evening googling it, it was a no go. Which is a shame because I really wanted a Freelander!! Haha as nice as the little Rav is it doesn't have the same appeal when I'm nipping the shops in it.