Just spent a week with the family and another family in a VERY remote lodge on the shore of Loch Lomond.

Freelander went like a dream, 1100 miles and an average of 35.6mpg which I didnt think was too bad. But that was door to door and included all sorts of driving.

Anyway, we were told that the drive at the lodge was in a terrible state and so was the 4 mile forrestry commision track we had to go along to get to the lodge.

We were taking the Land Rover anyway so wasn't worried, but the husband of my wifes friend decided against my advice to take his BMW 320d. His wife has a Zafira which was far more suitable but no, he had to take the BMW.

So after two days, instead of using the drive, which he kept bottoming out (Surprise Surprise) he drive UP the grass hill and got stuck.

So I had to tow him out, it was that bad the Freelander got stuck up to it's axles in mud. Eventually in mud ruts mode, I got out but found all wheels scratched from the mud. REALLY off.

He didn't even thank me for pulling him out, and wasnt bothered about my wheels being scratched. So going to get the winter out of the way and then get them re-furbished. Quite ironic really that while we were away my friend had my CLK wheels to re-furbish! They were put back on today and look brilliant so not worried about a good finish on the Freelander wheels when I do them.

I know they had a few chips after 40,000 miles of use but thats not the point.







So got home today and a good clean later and the arches etc now look as they should!

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Well at least you know what to do next time he gets stuck!!
Youv'e done an excellent job of those arches. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

The Valeter wrote:

Well at least you know what to do next time he gets stuck!!
Youv'e done an excellent job of those arches.

A credit to you. If you are fussy like I am no wonder you are annoyed by the scratches to the wheels. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

BMW THE ULTIMATE GETTING STUCK MACHINE

Ungrateful fu r not thanking you. He is just jealous that your superior FL2 showed his Beemer who was boss

Inside he is eating humble pie  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

I would be going mad if that happened to me, what did you use to clean the arches

Sums up bmW drivers really doesn't it...rude arrogant and ungrateful...but the best bit..they spent thousands and thousands on a crap car!!!

Hope your wheels get sorted after the winter..remember your car is going up in value!

Also, remember to ring him up and laugh at him when it snows. How funny would it be if he got stuck somewhere in the snow. I would drive past him and laugh  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

richardk wrote:

Sums up bmW drivers really doesn't it...rude arrogant and ungrateful...but the best bit..they spent thousands and thousands on a crap car!!!

Hit he nail spot on the top of the head lol..  (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

Hicksy wrote:

I would be going mad if that happened to me, what did you use to clean the arches

Check inside of rims clean as mud can put wheels out of balance. Have had this recently and was commited on overtaking lane when FL started to shudder badly. Large deposits of mud on inner rims the problem. All FL2's (3) Gone
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druand wrote:

Check inside of rims clean as mud can put wheels out of balance. Have had this recently and was commited on overtaking lane when FL started to shudder badly. Large deposits of mud on inner rims the problem.

did you repair the damage to the field? At work
At home

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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

chicken george wrote:

did you repair the damage to the field?

He got a free ploughing though, wonder how the farmer stops his tractor wheels getting scratched?

Scratched alloys - That is why 16" wheels are better for off roading.  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.