Freelander 2.5 V6I ES - Headgasket Problems

[Nodrog 1]

I am about to buy a Freelander. I understand the 1800 petrol car will need a headgasket / cambelt at about 50,000 miles and for that reason I intend to get: either 1) A facelift petrol model with less than 50,000 and renew the gasket before it goes or 2) a TD4 with about 60-80,000 miles.

Before I do commit, can anyone advise on whether the 2.5 V6I has the same headgasket problem please.
Also what kind of fuel consumption I could expect. I have seen a few about and the prices look reasonable for the mileage. They appear to be a good buy. Grateful for any tips.

Thanks

GG

[Q86ARR]

My advise. Don't buy a V6 Freelander, ever.
Just had one in at work for a 72,000 miles service.
Engine out for cambelt, plus head gaskets and a few other bits and pieces.
£4,500 later it left.

[Nodrog 1]

Now that's what I call advice - mind made up TD4

GWG

[A.J.M]

V6 dont do much over 25mpg, my td4 gave me 38 from the last tank.

Blank the EGR (£56) and replace the hoses with silicone ones (£106) and you have a good engine.
Mine runs like a swiss clock, burns no oil and when fed with shell diesel is quiet and doesnt smoke much. Can still get a sooty cloud if i drive it gently for a while then floor it. Strangely funny to watch in the mirrors.

[pikeyboy]

Just look aout for the other freelander weak point, viscous coupling and IRD. I think people disonnect one of the props to get around this, thus turning it into a two wheel drive.