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JCT

Member Since: 09 Dec 2018
Location: North Wales
Posts: 15

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HST Auto Santorini Black

New Arrival

So I’ve finally took the plunge and picked up a new to me Freelander. Previously owned a 2004 model and always hoped to return again. The improvements are amazing although I do miss the rear tailgate window, when it wasn’t stuck.

The orange indicators have been replaced with crystal lenses and I have to admit there’s a towbar fitted.

9th Dec 2018 11:54 pm

p_gill

Member Since: 06 Dec 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1236

2008 Freelander 2 i6 SE Auto Tambora Flame

Very nice

Welcome to Freel2

Take care

Paul

10th Dec 2018 2:44 am

JulesK

Member Since: 07 Dec 2014
Location: Ceredigion.
Posts: 1664

2014 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Firenze Red

Croeso

If it wasn't so bad it'd be funny.

🐑
Freelander 2 HSE auto 2014 ( Florrie ) ..... Try again.
Freelander 2 GS 2012...... Gone.

10th Dec 2018 7:11 am

dorsetfreelander

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

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto Loire Blue

I agree that the FL2 is a big improvement in on the FL1 however I often look at the FL1 and think that it still looks more like a "proper" 4x4. The rear opening window was really useful for transporting long items and especially useful for a rapid air change if you had flatulent teenagers in the back. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE

10th Dec 2018 9:39 am

JCT

Member Since: 09 Dec 2018
Location: North Wales
Posts: 15

Massive improvement and I agree the FL1 looked more rugged, maybe I’m biased as i bought one in an ‘HST dress’
Not sure about flatulent teenagers but a chocolate Labrador gave similar interior odours 🤢

10th Dec 2018 10:53 am

ronp

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

dorsetfreelander wrote:
The rear opening window was really useful for transporting long items.

Just on that point, why doesn't the FL2 have a 'ski hatch' in the centre of the rear seat for carrying long stuff (and still being able to take 3 passengers) rather than having to fold the whole rear 3/4 seat-back section down ?
I've got a rear armrest and its only a flimsy plastic panel behind it, so it's certainly not a strength issue that prohibits one.
Could really do with one for carrying my paddles!

FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

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

10th Dec 2018 11:08 am

jules

Member Since: 13 Dec 2007
Location: The Wilds of Warwickshire
Posts: 5017

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

Cos somebody at JLR just CBA Jules

10th Dec 2018 12:22 pm

chicken george

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

2008 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Santorini Black

cutter https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4768458?cm...tsid:59156|acid:444-797-0832|cid:189934405|agid:18091936165|tid:pla-165420044245|crid:77627771125|nw:s|rnd:10297835755588575554|dvc:c|adp:1o5|mt:|loc:1007161&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlMKw9qaV3wIV573tCh12UgvNEAQYBSABEgKOePD_BwE

cat flap https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/im...UX679_.jpg

sticky carpet https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andiamo-Self-Adhe...rpet+tiles

job done 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

10th Dec 2018 12:55 pm

axle

Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: South Yorkshire.
Posts: 1054

2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Santorini Black

like the idea of a cat flap Common sense isn't very common.
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2007 Land Rover Freelander2 I6 hse Auto

11th Dec 2018 12:04 am

Lightwater

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

2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

ronp wrote:
why doesn't the FL2 have a 'ski hatch' in the centre of the rear seat for carrying long stuff

So they can sell you roof rails & a set of cross bars! 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

11th Dec 2018 3:42 am

ronp

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

But LR have already sold me rails & bars ..... but I still require a ski/cat flap. FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

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

11th Dec 2018 11:53 am

Sidthecat

Member Since: 10 Sep 2017
Location: Sarf-East London-sur-Mer
Posts: 1635

2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Buy shorter skis, or bend'em?

ps why is this thread compacted?

11th Dec 2018 6:22 pm

IanMetro

Member Since: 11 Sep 2017
Location: Somerset BS21
Posts: 3133

2014 Freelander 2 SD4 Metropolis LE Auto Fuji White

chicken george wrote:
cutter https://www.argos.co.uk/product/4768458?cm...tsid:59156|acid:444-797-0832|cid:189934405|agid:18091936165|tid:pla-165420044245|crid:77627771125|nw:s|rnd:10297835755588575554|dvc:c|adp:1o5|mt:|loc:1007161&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlMKw9qaV3wIV573tCh12UgvNEAQYBSABEgKOePD_BwE

cat flap https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/im...UX679_.jpg

sticky carpet https://www.amazon.co.uk/Andiamo-Self-Adhe...rpet+tiles

job done

The question should be why is CG allowed all this width. Seriously can someone explain why this happened? FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 77k+ miles) (MY2015)
Metro in its 11th Year of (Extended) LR Warranty / Full LR Service History
(Expensive, but Trouble/Worry free - hopefully?)

11th Dec 2018 7:52 pm

ronp

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

Sidthecat wrote:
Buy shorter skis, or bend'em?

ps why is this thread compacted?

I don't ski ..... I paddle

It's all CG's fault ..... if only he could compact my paddles.

FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

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

11th Dec 2018 8:38 pm

chicken george

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

blame Argos 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

15th Dec 2018 5:47 pm

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