Hi Golfmadman My Freelander was TD4ES all whistles and bells,it was a great car only in the dealers twice for stupid wee things(still under warranty)40000 miles on it after nearly 4 years as i said not a problem.Before we had the TD4 we had the 1.8 also from new and this was the worst car I have ever had (it new its own way to the dealer)yes as the other guy said its under powerd that not good on fuel ,we got the 1.8 in 1998 and the TD4 in 2001 ,the build quailty has very much improved.Did you know that there is a completly new Freelander comeing out next year ,I was going to wait for that but my car was getting worth less and less so I jumped on the Galaxy band wagon. I hate to say it but once you have had a shot of a Landrover and see what it can do you wouldnt touch the Jap machinces with a barge pole,CRV not a 4x4 but a big estate car,x trail cheat and nasty inside,RAV 4 well what can I say but a womans car. The new Freelander is bigger in every way compared to the one thats out just know. WISH I WAS PLAY GOLF ALSO