Mexxy Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Hi I'm new to land rovers but me and the misses are expecting our second child and need a second car - really like freelanders but with a budget of £2k I feel very limited - I have seen a 2005 54 plate 1.8 XEi Special Edition 5dr (petrol) on 66k miles or a 55 plate 1.8 e on 110k miles I'm wanting to know if petrol is the wrong choice as it might be a choice between Land Rover and non Land Rover any help would be greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_roberts Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 The 1.8 petrol engine is notorious for blowing head gaskets, which is why these tend to be a cheaper option. The TD4 diesel engine is pretty reliable, if serviced regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garrycol Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Do not get a petrol - they are a lemon - get a diesel - relatively reliable and fuel efficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 The petrols have a terrible reputation due to people not fixing a couple of simple things. If you budget for a new cylinder head & the upgraded head gasket & dowels they are cracking motors and a real bargain. I put 70k on one I got given as scrap The TD4 are pretty bulletproof, the older L-series diesel is less exciting but very strong. If you buy a TD4 get the PCV filter changed IMMEDIATELY - it's dirt cheap but if not done (and it's often ignored) it will lunch the turbo, costing ££££. Other than that, have a search back through this part of the forum, buying advice has been covered a hundred times over. Should be OK to find something under £2k, you're probably better off paying £1500 for something and keeping £500 back to sort out problems like VCU or IRD etc. as there are so many neglected ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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