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JCT



Member Since: 09 Dec 2018
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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.
Post #361764 9th Dec 2018 11:54 pm
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p_gill



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Very nice Thumbs Up

Welcome to Freel2

Take care

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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. Shocked 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
Now Discovery Sport P250 MHEV SE
Post #361771 10th Dec 2018 9:39 am
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JCT



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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 🤢
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ronp



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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!

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 #361773 10th Dec 2018 11:08 am
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jules



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Cos somebody at JLR just CBA Jules
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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


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

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Post #361775 10th Dec 2018 12:55 pm
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axle



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like the idea of a cat flap Thumbs Up Common sense isn't very common.
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Lightwater



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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!

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ronp



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Laughing

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

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.
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Buy shorter skis, or bend'em? Rolling with laughter

ps why is this thread compacted?
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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?)
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ronp



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

ps why is this thread compacted?


I don't ski ..... I paddle Evil or Very Mad

It's all CG's fault ..... if only he could compact my paddles. Laughing FL2 now gone and have a couple of items left for sale:-

Brodit active iPhone holder + Brodit dash clip,
Bluetooth Music Streaming Module.
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blame Argos At work
At home

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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race
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