Hi All,

Newbie here, just been and bought a 57 SE Auto, Narvik black on Alpaca full leather, no tow bar!... Chopping in my 06 330i M sport which I absolutely loved and to be honest I am a bit reluctant to get rid, but 3 children has meant it no longer can be!

Anyway not picked up the landy yet but I am already looking to mod it! I wanted an HSE but this car came about in the right colour / trim / age and spec so I could not resist but it has got those little 17's that need to be changed. So what do you guys think I should swap them with? I want 18s and I am looking at either a set of HSE or the SE upgraded split spokes? At the moment I am thinking the SE split spokes as I think it gives a bit more of an OEM finish and doesn’t look like I am trying to make my SE look like a HSE!

I've already ordered my rear tv's and will be using the excellent guide on here to fit them and I plan to get some tints also, some clear indicators and the wheels and then I think i'm done...

As I said I'm a little bit in love with my bimmer so the move to the landy is a bit apprehensive... hopefully I will love it just as much but in a different way, either way do you guys out there have any advise in buying / owning a Freelander and can tell me I've done the right thing  Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

Lots of good offers on ebay for genuine Freelander HSE 18 and 19", most nearly new. All FL2's (3) Gone
2011 Mercedes C180 CGI Gone
FL2 GS Auto SD with heated leather, factory tints, alloy spare and a few other bits.

My last 2 cars were 3 litre BMW's before getting my FR2 and I can honestly say I have not missed them one bit, much easier with 2 kids and a wife in tow  freelander 2 SE black and beige - now sold

Does the wife and kids mind being towed, surely thaey would be happier sat inside.

ad210358 wrote:

Does the wife and kids mind being towed, surely thaey would be happier sat inside.

 freelander 2 SE black and beige - now sold

Get the style YOU like most, but I guess most FL2 owners would tell you go for the HSE- wheels.
Also went from a BMW 3-series to the LR, missed it at first but not no more  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

charrodine,
Hi and nice to say hello and welcome,
I have got my-self a set of these 18" HSE wheels and tyres a few months back and the great they seem still to be on sale ??
Your love the Fl2 when the Snow is on the Ground, BMW's are a little tail happy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie..._500wt_928

All the best JP

Last edited by jp on 18th Sep 2010 7:14 pm. Edited 1 time in total

The FL2 isn't the car to have with 3 kids, unless you divorce Mum. You can squeeze them in, the boot isn't that large, but the larger Disco would suit more. That said the FL2 would have more room than the BMW.

jp wrote:

charrodine,
Hi and nice to say hello and welcome,
I have got my-self a set of these 18" HSE wheels and tyres a few months back and the great they seem still to be on sale ??
Your love the Fl2 when the Snow is on the Ground, BMW's are a little tail happy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie..._500wt_928

All the best JP

Just be careful though the ones in the link are not HSE wheels similar but not the same, wouldn't want someone to buy them in error

jp wrote:

charrodine,
Hi and nice to say hello and welcome,
I have got my-self a set of these 18" HSE wheels and tyres a few months back and the great they seem still to be on sale ??
Your love the Fl2 when the Snow is on the Ground, BMW's are a little tail happy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie..._500wt_928

All the best JP

blinged freelander wrote:

The FL2 isn't the car to have with 3 kids, unless you divorce Mum. You can squeeze them in, the boot isn't that large, but the larger Disco would suit more. That said the FL2 would have more room than the BMW.

Thanks for that blinged freelander I've already done the deed now so I hope it'll do

TBH I looked at the Disco first and whilst I liked it things like size (we park in a courtyard with limited space) running costs and the fact that I'd be longing after Disco4 has put me of. When I checked out the FL2 on the wifes recommendation I was actually pleasantly surprised with how roomy the rear seats are (we can certainly get my 3 on booster, low back booster and a britax group 1 front facing thing with ease) and the boot was decent enough plus the fact it was a hatch.

When we were looking for a car we had pretty limiting criteria (such as no estates cus mrs h thinks they are not sexy, must have decent image and a decent drive and must fit 3) and from the shortlist the FL2 won!!! I'm just looking forward to getting it now Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

Check out Chicken Georges wheels on this thread Black Freely with the wheels you desire.
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic6590.html

But you could do worse with these, not my cup of tea but the boots alone are worth the Buy it Now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FREELANDER-2-TRIPLE-...2a0a3b3404

ad210358 wrote:

Check out Chicken Georges wheels on this thread Black Freely with the wheels you desire.
http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic6590.html

But you could do worse with these, not my cup of tea but the boots alone are worth the Buy it Now.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/FREELANDER-2-TRIPLE-...2a0a3b3404

Given stick No................ He takes it in the kindway it is meant and gives as good as he gets

Check Mcphersonstruts gallery for HSE wheels not in Black though but you will see the class difference

Original HSE wheels:

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