@tigger... no Camborne. Over 25 years ago now though! 2016 BMW X3 30d SE in red
MY2013 SD4 XS Firenze Red, 19" 10 spoke contrast paint wheels, Signature Strips, Grand Black Lacquer trim, Cold Climate Pack - gone!
2007 TD4 S Stornoway Grey - gone!

I know. It's very sad and I will miss it, but it's an extravagance that I can't afford, when I need something much more practical.

Provisional delivery day:

Thursday morning 16/1/14

Still sorry to see the RS go but, using it for work this week, it's so impractical; 24mpg, ultra firm ride, always looking out for kerbs, potholes and deep puddles (in Somerset this week!) etc....

John.

Bet your counting down the hours!

Any modifications planned for the car when it arrives? Even though it look great as it is.

Looking forward to having my Landie back!

This has been a complete budget buster, so no more than a few minor add ons that I'll be carrying over from my old car. Other than that, this one's going to be pretty standard

I do like by Enigma (light amber/silver/blue tint) front indicator bulbs and bright front LED side lamps, but that's be it for the minute....



John.

It looks like it's got everything you need/want. It has a spoiler, which I would have to have if it was my car, the only other things I can think of are mudflaps and body side mouldings. But it looks great as it is!

Hopefully you will enjoy it as much as the last one.

Tigger wrote:

Provisional delivery day:

Thursday morning 16/1/14

Still sorry to see the RS go but, using it for work this week, it's so impractical; 24mpg, ultra firm ride, always looking out for kerbs, potholes and deep puddles (in Somerset this week!) etc....

John.

24mpg is good They are brilliant car's but if your not using it, no point having the capital tided up. Freelander 2 HSE Lux SD4 - Sumatra Black

Tigger wrote:

Provisional delivery day:

Thursday morning 16/1/14

Still sorry to see the RS go but, using it for work this week, it's so impractical; 24mpg, ultra firm ride, always looking out for kerbs, potholes and deep puddles (in Somerset this week!) etc....

John.

The 16th is my graduation day so it could be a great day for both of us  LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
LOT (Lord of Time) - University of Gallifrey

chrisr1806 wrote:

It looks like it's got everything you need/want. It has a spoiler, which I would have to have if it was my car, the only other things I can think of are mudflaps and body side mouldings. But it looks great as it is!

Hopefully you will enjoy it as much as the last one.

Thanks Chris

Rob. wrote:

Tigger wrote:

Provisional delivery day:

Thursday morning 16/1/14

Still sorry to see the RS go but, using it for work this week, it's so impractical; 24mpg, ultra firm ride, always looking out for kerbs, potholes and deep puddles (in Somerset this week!) etc....

John.

24mpg is good They are brilliant car's but if your not using it, no point having the capital tided up.

24mpg and I've not been letting it rip!

You're right, it became a very expensive ornament over the last 2 years as we spent all our time out in the Freelander It's a great car, it's just better off going to someone else now

The Doctor wrote:

Tigger wrote:

Provisional delivery day:

Thursday morning 16/1/14

Still sorry to see the RS go but, using it for work this week, it's so impractical; 24mpg, ultra firm ride, always looking out for kerbs, potholes and deep puddles (in Somerset this week!) etc....

John.

The 16th is my graduation day so it could be a great day for both of us

Great choice of day to arrange your graduation to celebrate the arrival of my new Land Rover!

Definitely appreaciate that!!

Hey Tigger, have been following your buying adventure with interest. Your choice looks great - much enjoyment to come. The green one that you mention at my local (Roger Young) has been on my "interest list" since Chris phoned me about it. Currently dithering with that old "should I - shouldn't I?" thing. Like you, I prefer manual over auto, but it is very nice.…. My dear old 57 SE still goes like a dream, looks immaculate, and - touch wood - has given me very little trouble since getting it from RY's in 2011 - only now coming up to 50,000 miles - so I'm finding it hard to justify the expense of change. Ho hum, a few more days of deliberation. Meanwhile, congratulations on taking the plunge - new motor looks good. Big smile ahead.

Thanks Crockett.

Have you seen it in real life? It's very nice and I would have bought it for sure, if only it had been a manual. I do A LOT of miles (89,000 miles in the last 2 1/2 years) and the 4-5mpg difference is absolutely critical and I just prefer driving manuals.

The only fault I could find with the green one was a slight rattle from the roof lining above the driver's head. Other than that, it was perfect! And Roger Young's is a nice place to deal with.

Glad you like my choice

John.

Will the new car be doing similar mileage to the old car? Or will you be getting a company car?

My choice is to take a company BMW 3 Series touring and do around 35,000 miles a year in it, or ask them to pay me an allowance to run my own Land Rover.

It's not really a choice!

If all goes according to plan, I would hope to continue at 25-35,000 miles a year in the FL2 for as long as it remains viable to run (5-6 years?). Given that I've just been given i lift in a (perfectly serviceable) 12 year and 211,000 mile old Ford Focus, then my hopes are high for even longer....

John.