2001 Freelander TD4 auto

**PaulP38a** · 24th May 2009, 08:04 PM

My wife wants a soft-roader but doesn't like the look of any of the current model FLs, RAV's, CR-V's etc.

Today we had a drive of a 2001 Freelander TD4 automatic as she's in love. It's red in colour and has 84,000Km on the clock. For an auto diesel it has good pickup, and I did like the triptronic gearbox. Seems to have reasonable creature comforts - cruise, A/C, ABS, CD stacker, cargo blind and roof rails. No sunroof or extra body protection though (e.g. front/side bars).

Price was $20k, but I'll get it for $18k if we proceed. I'm ok with that figure given the low Km's, original manuals and warranty.

I've had a Freelander before, a 2000 XEi convertible, but it was manual trans and petrol engine so quite different in may ways.

Doing a bit of research around here and on the web, the TD4 seems to have a good reputation. It won't be used for off-road work (I have a somewhat modifed P38A Rangie for that), mainly as a shopping trolley, "Mum's taxi" and occassional road trip to Sydney or Rhylstone. I'll probably borrow it at times when the Rangie is off to visit it's favourite LR workshop

I'd appreciate the views of the FL forum whether this appears to be a reasonable deal, and if there are any things I should be looking for on the TD4.

Cheers, Paul.

**101RRS** · 24th May 2009, 08:22 PM

All things being equal - ie no underlying issue - you should have no major issues. There is nothing special about the price though - not a bargain but not being ripped off either.

If you like it - I would go for it.

Garry

**PaulP38a** · 25th May 2009, 08:37 PM

There are certainly some bottom-dollar FL1's available... just saw a 2002 ES V6 get passed-in on eBay for $9500, with only 54,000Km and 10 months rego

If the TD4 doesn't work out for whatever reason, I'll see if that V6 gets re-listed. The higher fuel consumption is not really that big a deal to me... my wife doesn't do that many Km's... and I drive a V8 Rangie so think anything less than 20L/100Km around town is pretty good

**101RRS** · 25th May 2009, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by cooper

For comparison only,i know a lady with a 1999 TD4,second owner,160,000klms,wants $9000 for it.

If it is a 1999, it is not a TD4 - it will an L series diesel and $9000 would be about the right money for that model.

Garry

**101RRS** · 25th May 2009, 09:22 PM

The FL1 comes in three facelifted models - generally (but not quite) engines and gearboxes align with these models

1997-2000 has the 1.8 petrol and L series diesel and manual gearboxes
2000 - late 2003 - facelifted (different grill most obvious) and had V6 and TD4 diesel with manual and auto gearboxes. (earlier versions might still have had some 1.8s)
2004 - 2005 - TD4 and auto only - facelifted and have front headlights that have a resemblance to the last D2 discos.

The first two versions came in 2 door versions - not sure about the last version.

Garry

**101RRS** · 26th May 2009, 08:27 AM

The TD4 did not come out until later 2000 and into 2001. It is the BMW twin OHC common rail 2 litre diesel. The L series was the first Freelander engine was in the XEDi and Di from 97 to 00. It is a perkins derived 2 litre diesel that lives in various forms in different british cars. It is direct injection but not common rail. The XEDI and the Di have no special badges on the car but the TD4 has a TD4 badge on the rear tailgate.

If the car is a TD4 it will have the updated grill and TD4 badges - the odds are it may also be an auto - it will also be a late 2000 or later model. $9000 for a good TD4 would be a good price.

Garry

**101RRS** · 26th May 2009, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by cooper

Guess you guys know these things

Rang her,she said no badge on rear door so not a TD4,my apologies to all.

Will now go back to where i know a little bit about what i'm talking about.

Nothing to apologise about

. The L series is a TD 4 cylinder as the TD4 and the term TD4 is often used as a generic term.

Cheers

Garry

**Jojo** · 26th May 2009, 07:52 PM

The FL of this vintage is usually a rather reliable means of transport (in comparison to other LR products anyway). The engine, as already stated of BMW-origin, is quite bullett-proof, although the fact that the Lord of Darkness and his staff had a go with it gives reason for the usual caution. Faulty engine control sensors aren't unheard of, and, although reasonably easy to locate and replace, can cause some nuisance. Similar caution applies to the fuel lift pump.
In general, a cheerful and easy-to-drive Land Rover vehicle that is much more capable than most people think. We are quite happy with ours (since we have sorted out the bugs).

Cheers

**PaulP38a** · 26th May 2009, 11:00 PM

Thanks to all for your useful information. Looks like we will be collecting the "little girl" tomorrow

assumiing it gets a clean bill of health from the local LR specialist.

Cheers, Paul.

**PaulP38a** · 28th May 2009, 12:39 AM

The deal is done. We picked up the TD4 late this afternoon after it had an inspection by Canberra Motor Works and then a "blue slip" inspection so we can transfer rego from ACT to NSW.

a few more pics here

Director of Wellbeing Infrastructure Fornication Expenses is happy with her purchase and I do like seeing another Landy in the garage.

Interesting to note that several of the interior parts appear to be swappable with my P38A Rangie e.g. front/rear/boot lights.

The only items of note from the pre-purchase inspection were:

front mounting on rear diff to be replaced
suggest swap heater hose clamps with worm-type
front disc rotors getting low
flush fluids - p/steer, coolant and brake
transmission service due

Any suggestions on the degree of difficulty and priority for a keen amatuer such as I to perfom these tasks?

Cheers, Paul.

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