Should I buy the BMW X1 or Land Rover Freelander II?

I am interested in buying either a new or nearly new BMW X1 1.8 diesel or Land Rover Freelander 2 2.2 diesel. I am looking for a 4-wheel drive, 5-door car. Which one do you think would be better value and most reliable?

Asked on 17 July 2010 by Liz W

Answered by Honest John

The Freelander II has been pretty good, but the balance of probability is that the smaller X1 4WD will be more reliable. It isn't a 1.8, it's a 2.0, offered in three different outputs. They aren't all 4WD, so that needs to be specified. There's a rather rushed video test at: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/bmw/bmw-x1-road-te...t

Tags: reliability 4wd specification

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