I took the 'plunge' yesterday and bought a Black GS Auto and am awaiting delivery date.

I loved the 'toys' on the XS and HSE (SE no longer produced) but couldn't justify the extra cost.

I do a lot of towing and must admit that part of my decision to buy was influenced by comments on this forum so thanks very much.

Bill

Apologies, I did things the wrong way around I posted a message on the forum without introducing myself here

Let me introduce myself officially now:

- Living in the Netherlands
- Having taken the plunge recently and ordered a FL2 S, with a number of dealer options (leather, navigation, towbar)
- Expected build date 22 May, hope to receive 3rd week June
- Love caravanning
- Would love to do some off-roading, however no or little opportunity in Netherlands, so always looking for tips
- Am already learning a lot of usefull stuff from the forum, thanks for that
- Enjoying the read in general here, helps to kill the awful waiting time.

Cheers! FL2 S TD4_e, Santorini Black, with towbar

Hello everyone. You may have seen that I had asked a question about buying a Freelander 2 here in Iceland. Well I went through with it today! I got a fantastic deal (less than 60% of new price) on a Freelander 2 from January 08 -- it only has 8000km. It is dark grey with black leather interior. It is an S, but in Iceland all the S models have leather, heated seats, 17 inch tires and some other kit. It also has the folding mirrors and rain sensing wipers. The previous owner barely used it, and it is essentially as new. I am so excited! It is the perfect car for me -- I am a photographer here in Iceland. I am looking forward to being able to get off the beaten track now -- my previous car restricted me to paved and gravel roads. Many of the best places here are reached via rough dirt roads or trails, and now I will be able to drive out into the countryside.

Anyway, I just bought it this afternoon, but here are some photos I took of it once I got home:

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the ultimate forum sin .orange side indicators.

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winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Welcome to the Forum Stuartr

Your an official member now

Love the Icelandic scenery, feel free to share a little whilst your out and about  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Thanks guys.

What's the deal with the orange side indicators? They were just on the car....

Orange Indicators:
It seems you have to swap them for the clear ones to be accepted on here

I did the cheap and simple swap, but must say they do look better

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PS: congratulations on the new Freely and welcome to the forum

congrats!

Thanks Andy and Zone30! Yes, the clear ones do look better, don't they? I don't think I can be bothered to change them though...it's not the kind of thing I would have ever even noticed, let alone spend money to change...but who knows, you people might change my mind. Thanks again for the warm welcome...

Car looks great. Is that Stornaway or Lago Grey? (I have Stornaway on order, but not quite sure how it will look in the flesh)

I really envy the scenery and off-road driving potential you have. Please put up more pics when you can - and you being a photographer, we expect some quality shots!

I lived a few years in Oman some years ago. I had a Nissan Pathfinder (company car) and 4 L Jeep Wrangler (personal / wife's car). We could drive all over the country - dunes, desert, mountains - pretty well wherever we wanted - for great days out and camping trips. I miss it now in 'tame' Belgium.

On the indicator colour: well the problem is simply having choice. More choice means more to worry about. When buying 2nd hand, its less of an issue as the car is what it is. When buying new, you have all the dilemma of deciding between whats essential, whats a 'must have', and whats just a gimmick. Generally, if you don't ahve the choice, you never even think about it. Except in one example: the lack of storage space in the Freelander 2! (cubby box, etc). I've seen the various DIY options discussed on this site, but I think this is an unforgivable oversight for Land Rover.

Happy driving!

The clear indicators cost about £30 on ebay and come with the orange bulbs. Fitting takes just several mins and you dont need any tools to fit them - snap out the old ones and snap inn the new.
Eazy Peazy Lemon Squeezy  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

I’ve also posted on the forum without introducing myself and as I picked up my 07 FL2 last Thursday, I thought I would also say hello. No photo’s yet but clear indicator lens fitted.

I eventually went for a 07 SE (Black) manual and after yesterday’s jaunt over the N York Moors, it was averaging 34.5 mpg. Really impressed with it and so much better than my old Xtrail (Can’t fault Xtrail, had it for 6 yrs and just under 100,000 miles on the clock)

oakwood wrote:

Car looks great. Is that Stornaway or Lago Grey? (I have Stornaway on order, but not quite sure how it will look in the flesh)

I really envy the scenery and off-road driving potential you have. Please put up more pics when you can - and you being a photographer, we expect some quality shots!

hello my name is George and I'm an alcoholic

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Stuartr and oakwood - Yes that is a Stornoway Grey same as mine and the best colour choice

Please ignore the sometimes (almost always) crazy and irrelevant remarks made by another forum pest - ooops member (CG by name) - he can’t help it at least at the moment due to a bad back and plenty of medication. - I do hope he gets better soon as I guess he will get worse before he gets better  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.