True but I could not buy one.

It will be interesting to see what LR do with the FL3, assuming there will be one. Will it be Evoque-ish perhaps? LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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The Doctor wrote:

ad210358 wrote:

Only in their eyes

Regardless of views on front end styling, I don't see how there is anything positive to say about the chrome a e. If I had to buy a MY11, I would go to great lengths to modify the boot back to MY10 style.

I must admit it was a pointless post as I will never buy a MY11 (thank god ) LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Having owned the pre-facelift and now the new one and comparing them, the pre-facelift front end looks heavily dated (sorry), the new front brings the FL2 bang upto date - infact it even looks tidier than my gaffers RRS front end!!! (his words not mine!!). I was one of the sceptics with the chrome arse piece, it looked tacky but now i like it, although if LR had 'LAND ROVER' engraved on it then it would have looked even better.

All cars when new are delibrately toned down to allow a facelift to be created 4 years down the line, like some have said it keeps the car in the limelight and brings in more custom (albeit most pre-facelifters trading up!) Now - 2017 BMW X3 M Sport Carbon Black
Gone - 2014 BMW X3 M Sport Space Grey, faultless!
Gone - 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Bali Blue with xenons
Gone - 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Rimini Red with bodykit

npinks wrote:

Heard a few descriptions but never a fish

http://www.freel2.com/forum/post89251.html#89251

shilen wrote:

Having owned the pre-facelift and now the new one and comparing them, the pre-facelift front end looks heavily dated (sorry), the new front brings the FL2 bang upto date - infact it even looks tidier than my gaffers RRS front end!!! (his words not mine!!). I was one of the sceptics with the chrome arse piece, it looked tacky but now i like it, although if LR had 'LAND ROVER' engraved on it then it would have looked even better.

All cars when new are delibrately toned down to allow a facelift to be created 4 years down the line, like some have said it keeps the car in the limelight and brings in more custom (albeit most pre-facelifters trading up!)

I for one wasn't impressed with the new front-end, but seeing a few driving by I must admit it's growing on me. I would not trade in my car just for the new look.

Here in Belgium the car is still kinda rare so only LR owners would notice the diffence. Most people here mistakenly think the FL2 is a RRSport somehow anyway so it still is quite the looker.

I do agree it's a more descrete look this facelift, making it blend in more I guess. They should have brought the lighting to current standards and worked with more durable leds in my opinion. Why the still use these old-style lightbulbs I don't understand. Maybe that will be the new feature next time...

Not a lover of the chrome strip, however I think it's ok on White and silver cars, but stands out to much on the darker colours, has any one had the strip wrapped yet in a body colour or even in black, thought about doing it to our new one when we get September, but having seen a few White ones I might live with it for a while, as for the front, I love it,

I wonder if "LAND ROVER" could be etched into the surface of the arse piece, might get our graphics bods to try and create a stencil when it arrives, not sure if it is pretty flat or curved, maybe worth a try.

Personally Facelift is a huge improvement, would never have bought a pre face lift model, plug ugly face piece

taztastic wrote:

I wonder if "LAND ROVER" could be etched into the surface of the arse piece, might get our graphics bods to try and create a stencil when it arrives, not sure if it is pretty flat or curved, maybe worth a try.

Personally Facelift is a huge improvement, would never have bought a pre face lift model, plug ugly face piece

You clearly prefer the ugly wimpy MY11. So soft looking it makes Kia's look tough. MY10 is more aggressive and tough looking. Much better  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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Hmm, looked at KIA, my colleagues, Koreans, said no, the diesels are crap

But yes, the MY11 is my choice havnt collected it yet but it's already booked for Kielder in October, determined to use it as it was intended, not just a motorway muncher.

Hmm, we're the accessories list

taztastic wrote:

Hmm, looked at KIA, my colleagues, Koreans, said no, the diesels are crap

But yes, the MY11 is my choice havnt collected it yet but it's already booked for Kielder in October, determined to use it as it was intended, not just a motorway muncher.

Hmm, we're the accessories list

The Doctor wrote:

You clearly prefer the ugly wimpy MY11. So soft looking it makes Kia's look tough. MY10 is more aggressive and tough looking. Much better

That's "ugly wimpy...soft looking" MY11 as opposed to "deformed looking" MY10 I suppose

Good to see your off road pictures. I'm trying to get back to complete the crossing of Bootle Fell before I leave The Lakes - family allowing

It is superb off road. Some great scenery in the peak district too. I'm looking forward to it. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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The Doctor wrote:

It is superb off road. Some great scenery in the peak district too. I'm looking forward to it.

I started to do the rutted track section of Bottle Fell, but I didn't continue as I was still missing a decent jack in the tool kit (I've fixed that now, with a high lift trolley jack in the boot) and I'd have felt a complete prat getting stuck on the moors with a flat I'd feel a lot happier to do it with a mate too...

I've got to say it could get completely addictive taking it off road Definitely going for a set of All Terrains when the M+S's wear out and (at 30,000 miles+ a year) that shouldn't take too long