due to get my freelander 2 hse in a week and still cant settle on the side steps,are they easy to remove and replace if needed,think they spoil the side lines of the car,pics in my profile,opinions on the car in general appreciated

Looks good. I'm not sure about side steps though. You tend to catch the back of your trouser legs on them as you get out. I'm thinking of the side bars in stainless steel instead. I like the wood trim on the dash, though.  Poke it, Poke it, make it do it again!!

Gone - 2008 Freel2 HSE Santorini Black
Hello - 2010 RRS TDV6 3.0 HSE Santorini Black

Also tricky when off roading. Some members don't bother off roading but I do and the places I have been would have been very iffy with side steps fitted. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

i've heard people loosing the trim of the bottom of their doors with steps as it is easy to get something cought (like snow for example) which just rips the trim of when you open the door... Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

Trust me you don't need steps to loose the door trim, having lost the passenger side twice and the drivers side once.
To add insult to injury you inevitably drive over them with the rear wheels

The only good news is they come with all the clips. Tangiers Orange - gone, missing her
Replaced by Ewok what a mistake - now a happy Disco Sport owner

The car is too low & door too small to suit sidesteps. You will find them a pain as you will 'step over ' them and get your trousers dirty. Disco/Rangie/Sport essential IMHO, but not FL2. 2010MY Freelander 2 HSE Auto
Santorini Black with Ebony Napoli Leather

most people have my opinion,remove,i think they spoil the lines of the car

is removing the side steps an easy diy job

I had mine taken off by the independent dealer I bought the car from before I picked the car up.

In my opinion they spoil the lines of the car and get in the way when getting in and out. Also they are slippery when its wet and so can be a safety hazzard. Adrian

2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto Zermatt Silver Ebony Leather

I saw a Nissan X-Trail today. It was a sort of purple colour similar to the Bali Blue colour. It had chrome side steps and to be honest I thought it looked crap. FL2 is better looking of course but as others have said, side steps don't suit the FL2. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

Handy to stand on when washing the roof of the car, though. Poke it, Poke it, make it do it again!!

Gone - 2008 Freel2 HSE Santorini Black
Hello - 2010 RRS TDV6 3.0 HSE Santorini Black

More then happy with the ones that I have fitted myself  
2011 FREELANDER 2 TD4 GS
Privacy glass, front and rear light guards, tinted side indicators, wing vents finished in gloss black, front and rear mud flaps

I find the side steps handy and think they enhance the cars lines. As an added bonus they protect the doors from the idiots at the local supermarket!!

sparkybaz wrote:

is removing the side steps an easy diy job