pato405:

hi nairalanders,

here is a freelander. advertised earlier but reduced due to quick cash needed. please note. AC unit assembly not functional so you may need to fix 1. evry other part of the vehicle is in perfect condition. remote central lock, electric mirrors, brand new heavy duty batteries, good tires, all fabric seats with belt and in immaculate condition, manual transmission, BMW engine so no over heatin problems associated with freelanders. strong and reliable, just arrived Lagos , Nigeria. please email: info4patty@yahoo.com or call dr.dave 08032531436 or 07042374470.
Please N 1.2M nothin less!
thanks!

pato405:

its d head gasket. common wit freelanders.

So, he can hardly feign ignorance of one of the most prolific flaws of the Rover K-series engines. His Freelander has the same 1,8L I4 Rover K-series, hence his attempt to pass it off as a BMW unit, forgetting the BMW engine is a diesel (TD4), and only fitted from the 2001 model year. His SUV is a 2000 model, and a petrol-engined one at that.

Omo.Owens:

When Pato said a BMW engine, I took him as one of those that do not really know much about cars, so just make some noise, and sell it. I am interested in the ride, I didn't consider his statement anyway, I will try check it out myself- the reason is that most freelanders come in as RHD and they are converted to our LHD before they shade them, them promise you the car is ok, but my brother, I know much about dynamics, the car can never be ok. If this particular car is not converted I will have a price chat, if favorable, I pick it.

pato405:

@Sienna: save yourself the headache. get busy with something else. stop the campaign of calumny. the car has been sold months ago to someone related to me and is doing perfectly fine.  

lukkie:

My neighbor just bought a 2000 Freelander with a V6 petrol engine. Does this also have overheating problems? He already told me that the thermometer permanently stays halfway. Is that a cause for concern?

Siena:

My comments were not in order to prevent the sale of this vehicle. I am merely stating the truth. Being deceptive in order to clinch a deal is less than honourable, and this is my gripe. It's no headache to me letting potential buyers know a seller's giving them a snow job.

You stated "BMW engine so no over heatin problems associated with freelanders." And we both know that's a blatant lie, as BMW never supplied any petrol engines to Rover. The only BMW engine that was an option was the BMW 2,0 TDS Common Rail diesel.

Siena:

Potential buyers, please be aware - this Landrover Freelander does NOT have a BMW engine, and the seller knows it. So his claims his SUV has a BMW engine are not posted out of ignorance, more like being deliberately deceptive.

See the original thread here:

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?topic=742192.msg9166272#msg9166272

The phrase "Caveat Emptor" has never been more appropriate.

Siena:

^^^ This Freelander has been converted. It is a UK-specification model. If you follow the link to the original thread, you'll see where the conversion was mentioned.

Siena:

My comments were not in order to prevent the sale of this vehicle. I am merely stating the truth. Being deceptive in order to clinch a deal is less than honourable, and this is my gripe. It's no headache to me letting potential buyers know a seller's giving them a snow job.

You stated "BMW engine so no over heatin problems associated with freelanders." And we both know that's a blatant lie, as BMW never supplied any petrol engines to Rover. The only BMW engine that was an option was the BMW 2,0 TDS Common Rail diesel.

Siena:

Potential buyers, please be aware - this Landrover Freelander does NOT have a BMW engine, and the seller knows it. So his claims his SUV has a BMW engine are not posted out of ignorance, more like being deliberately deceptive.

See the original thread here:

https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria?topic=742192.msg9166272#msg9166272

The phrase "Caveat Emptor" has never been more appropriate.

Siena:

This is also what Mr pato405 posted in a different thread:

So, he can hardly feign ignorance of one of the most prolific flaws of the Rover K-series engines. His Freelander has the same 1,8L I4 Rover K-series, hence his attempt to pass it off as a BMW unit, forgetting the BMW engine is a diesel (TD4), and only fitted from the 2001 model year. His SUV is a 2000 model, and a petrol-engined one at that.

Siena:

Pato, I also get critics on my case, I just don't let it rile me. You need to develop a thicker hide online - we've never spoken before, so you can only glean the tone of my posts by your own perception. And that's allowed, I have no gripes with that.

I know nothing about medicine, that's your field, and nowhere have I claimed otherwise. When I see discrepancies with regards to automobile - mechanical, electrical etc I will question them. A lot of dealers don't like being told they've erred, regardless of how that discrepancies are pointed out. There are several I can pull up, but it'll be a long haul, there are that many.

If you feel I've insulted you, then accept my apologies. It's not my intention, my intention is to make certain potential buyers know what they're getting into. If there's one thing I can't abide with, it's misrepresentation. Our last altercation was months ago, when you first posted your advert. Prior to that, we had a falling out over your Peugeot 406 Coupe, and we later shook hands on that, and made up.   It was yourself that brought this old thread back to life, I'd forgotten it existed!

Anyway, it's all academic, and again, I apologise for ruffling your feathers. I'll try to use more emoticons in future, so my intentions are not misconstrued.