TD4 FREELANDER BOV??

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unsure
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Re: TD4 FREELANDER BOV??

Post by unsure »

hardcider wrote:gonna keep away from the freelanders and go for a disco ive had td5's in the past with no probs heard some horror stories is the 300tdi more reliable?

ive been running my 300 for over 5 years and had no major issues ,other than the clutch failing .
the clutch fork does go on them as do the wheel bearings , but like every other car maintainance is the key .
YES i walked away mid sentence , you were boring me to death and my survival instincts kick in .
Darktide

TD4 FREELANDER BOV??

Post by Darktide »

I've got an 04 plate freelander which I've had about 3 years and touch wood....I've had no trouble at all. It's been strictly an on road car and I don't think its ever been offroad in its life. Under normal driving conditions they aren't full 4x4, they are 60% front and 40% rear. With the back seats down the rear load space is pretty good but if you want a proper 4x4, go with your gut and get a disco.
celtic69

Re: TD4 FREELANDER BOV??

Post by celtic69 »

I have a freelander diesel as a BOV, I have not had any problems with it and I can match any disco on or off road. Also me and Mrs have spend a few nights camping in it when the back seats are down I can sleep in it ok and i'm 6ft 1inch
Darktide

TD4 FREELANDER BOV??

Post by Darktide »

celtic69 wrote:I have a freelander diesel as a BOV, I have not had any problems with it and I can match any disco on or off road. Also me and Mrs have spend a few nights camping in it when the back seats are down I can sleep in it ok and i'm 6ft 1inch
I have a diesel freelander and I couldn't match some of my mates discos off-road, there's just no way. It's a great road car and has been brilliant in the winter but off-road with no low range or locking diff, discos are much more capable. Although I'm relatively inexperienced, I've been off-roading my defender for about a year and the freelander wouldn't even be able to get to the car park in some of the places I've been.

Saying that, for a a few grand you could mod a freelander to be much better but what's the point in modifying a vehicle when you could buy something off the shelf for much less.
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Re: TD4 FREELANDER BOV??

Post by ForgeCorvus »

How about this as a BOV ?
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Anyone driven one?
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Re: TD4 FREELANDER BOV??

Post by poppypiesdad »

No but the new panda has a 4x4 version ..........but they are small for load carrying
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Re: TD4 FREELANDER BOV??

Post by tang-pommel »

As an all rounder an old disco is hard to beat no electronic gizmos to go wrong space and comfort and ability off road with decent tyres and a suspension lift you will be doing fine of course you can go as far as you want with modifications the only engine mod I would suggest is a performance intercooler and silicone pipes with the right tweeks this can be a most effective upgrade but it will set u back about £450
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