Forum-Gallery-Shop-Sponsors

« Advertise on Freel2.com

Home > Off Topic > 2018 Range Rover
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 2 12>
Print this entire topic · 
LR NUT



Member Since: 12 May 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4350

Scotland 2014 Freelander 2 TD4_e Dynamic Manual Fuji White
2018 Range Rover

 MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s

Post #333018 11th Oct 2017 6:52 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Steven.T



Member Since: 08 Nov 2015
Location: Stockton-On-Tees
Posts: 219

United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Lago Grey

I guess I can dream!

Post #333024 11th Oct 2017 7:37 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
chicken george



Member Since: 05 Dec 2007
Location: N. Yorks
Posts: 13289

United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

6:20 he uses a pen and paper, luddtite At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Post #333026 11th Oct 2017 8:18 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Smallmankey



Member Since: 28 Jan 2017
Location: Bridgend
Posts: 199

Wales 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Mauritius Blue

Doesn't do a lot for me, not that I am able to afford one anyway.
Generally the styling on the latest models are for the sake of it rather than for a reason, and I am a believer in the old saying form follows function.

The PHEV option for this (and the RRS) sound interesting, though disappointing that the towing weight drops to 2500Kg both with this power option (lower than the less powerful 2 liter Petrol and Diesel options)
Seems the Spare wheel also has to be sacrificed for the plug in hybrid option - not even having a space saver!

Post #333029 11th Oct 2017 9:12 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Yorky Bob



Member Since: 28 Apr 2015
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 4561

United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Firenze Red

Dreary voice over. Gave up and I personally do not see it as a special off road vehicle anymore. More at home in Chelsea than Gods Own me thinks. Rolling Eyes FL2 MY10 TD4 GS traded in at 2 years
FL2 MY13 TD4 GS Current

Post #333030 11th Oct 2017 9:30 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
j77



Member Since: 26 Nov 2008
Location: Fife
Posts: 2909

Scotland 

Stunning, especially in Byron Blue, but I just don’t see the fascination with touchscreens, it’s clumsy and unresponsive to use if the Velar is anything to go by. What’s wrong with buttons? 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

Post #333051 11th Oct 2017 12:35 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
dorsetfreelander



Member Since: 20 Jul 2013
Location: Dorset
Posts: 4354

United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Loire Blue

It's probably cheaper to use a touch screen now, no switches and extra wiring required and it looks more up to date anyway. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

Post #333058 11th Oct 2017 1:17 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
LR NUT



Member Since: 12 May 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 4350

Scotland 2014 Freelander 2 TD4_e Dynamic Manual Fuji White

Touchscreen is seen as technology! Regardless of the blunders it has. If JLR did not revert to this they they would be slammed as being a DATED luxury off road manufacturer! MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
MY15 Xenon Headlight Conversion

MY17 RRS SVR - Estoril Blue Cirrus/Ebony 🪣💺’s


Last edited by LR NUT on 11th Oct 2017 2:16 pm. Edited 2 times in total

Post #333060 11th Oct 2017 2:12 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
RogB



Member Since: 16 Dec 2014
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 3880

England 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Lux Auto Santorini Black

having seen the Velar screens I wonder how scratch resistant they are ?

I know most owners are buying them now for 3 years then changing them, but what about 2 owners or 3rd ? how resilient are these new generation LR past the 3/4/5 year mark ? if they are unreliable now when they are new or nearly new but covered under warranty.... how much will it cost for subsequent owners to get things fixed?

IMO the used car market is heading towards a total wipeout, owners will be keeping their current cars until they literally fall apart and new owners will just keep changing every 3 years on lease/PCP with their 3 year old Velar being parked up to rot somewhere as nobody will want the repair bills

Post #333061 11th Oct 2017 2:13 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
ronp



Member Since: 15 Jun 2009
Location: 🌲Galloway🌲
Posts: 1477

Scotland 

Gave the vid til 2 min 44 sec and got fed up of the Welsh bloke using all these 'LR marketing speak' adjectives plucked from the depths of the Oxford dictionary, just to describe all the new blinged up bits. Rolling Eyes

Not for me, thank you........ even if I could. Confused FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.

Post #333065 11th Oct 2017 3:00 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Lightwater



Member Since: 21 Aug 2014
Location: Sydney Northern Beaches
Posts: 4906

Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

Now I know why LR got rid of the Freelander. The RR is looking more & more like a proper car & they did not want any competition.

I measured my garage & can just fit it in but without roof racks. I don't see the point & stupidity of low profile wheels on a car I will take bush bashing!

Click image to enlarge
 Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

Acoustic insulation ARB TPMS 3xARB air compressors After cooler Air tank On-board OCD pressure air/water cleaning Additional 50L fuel Carpet in doors ABE 2x1kg Waeco 28L modified fridge Battery 4x26ah Solar 120w Victron MPPT 100/20 DC-DC 18amps 175amp jumper plug Awning 6x255/60R18

Post #333094 11th Oct 2017 10:34 pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
I Like Chips



Member Since: 25 Jun 2017
Location: Ascott Under Wychwood
Posts: 1540

United Kingdom 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Indus Silver

 ♬      You can't always get what you want       But if you try sometimes      You just might get what you need   ♬

Post #333096 12th Oct 2017 3:45 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Largered



Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 1978

♬ everything you want ♬ ♬Isn't everything you need ♬ (Shaggy Hot Shots Album) Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

Post #333101 12th Oct 2017 6:57 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Jack frost



Member Since: 21 Dec 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 796

United Kingdom 

Just imagine the things that could & will go wrong with that car Big Cry Big Cry Big Cry

Post #333103 12th Oct 2017 7:23 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Largered



Member Since: 10 Jul 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 1978

Jack, I think you will find LR call these 'Hidden Features' ......

Post #333104 12th Oct 2017 7:32 am
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 2 12>
All times are GMT

Jump to  
Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2024 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
Freel2.com RSS Feed - All Forums


Switch to Mobile site