Land Rover Freelander TD4 - bad idea

[johnnyBv8]

I'm getting the urge to change my cheap daily runaround (Golf GTI 1.8T Mk4) for something else. Although I've owned a lot of cars, I've never owned a 4x4. I've always quite liked the look of the Freelander Stationwagon, and I've seen a 2001 car with circa 80k miles for £1800.

I'll be honest: like most people, I really don't need a 4x4! I'd just like to try one for 6 months.....do you think I'd regret it? I don't do a lot of miles, and quite a few of those that I do are in town.

Bad idea?! Would it be unbearably slow and wallowy?! Was thinking the TD4 as I've read that the petrol ones feel underpowered. My 'weekend' car is an AM Vantage, so I'd like something reasonably economical (>30 mpg).

Thanks

Edited by johnnyBv8 on Saturday 6th October 20:18

[johnnyBv8]

It was an ES I'd seen too. Sounds like yours has been pretty good.