Speccing up an FL2 and would appreciate any feedback on any must have options please.

Still debating the sunroof so here's where I'm at right now, hopefully what I'd call a practical spec with nothing obvious missing and nothing crazy added:

Model & Engine
Freelander 2.2 SD4 XS - Automatic

Exterior
Stornoway Grey - Metallic
17 inch 5-Split Spoke Alloy Wheel Style 2

Interior
Ebony/Ebony Napoli Leather
Black Element (metallic effect)

Options
Rear tailgate mounted spoiler
Privacy glass
Stowage
Audio system – Digital Radio (DAB)
ARMREST PACK Front driver and passenger armrests and rear centre armrest with storage compartment and two cupholders

Thanks in advance.

I think the 11my XS comes with a heated screen but if it doesn't I would consider that a must have option.

Maybe a spare wheel too, I'm not a fan of tyre gunge on cars where the spare is omitted for weight or space reasons so I think it's madness on a car like the Freelander.

Last edited by weirdfish on 9th Jan 2011 7:17 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Weirdfish beat me to it, definitely go for the heated screen, it’s been great these last few weeks

my xs has no front screen heater if thats an option do it (just think you can sit in the car and watch other people scrape as your screen magicaly defrosts )

also individual arm rest on the front seats (if pos) and if your upgrading the stereo a 6 cd changer thingy)

For me the sunroof was a definite - and its a lovely large one (two in fact) that makes all the difference to the lightness of the interior. Also its useful to leave open when the dog is in the car in the summer whilst we are in the shop - leaving the car in the shade of course.

That's assuming I can work out how not to put the volumetric car alarm on - one thing they could leave of every car so far as I am concerned. They are a total nuisance and, so far as I can tell, no-one ever calls the fuzz anyway when they do go off!

With all those extras wouldn't you be just as well going for a HSE which has them all included? Freelander 2 SD4 HSE - Ipanema Sand - MD co-pilot - Springer Spaniel in boot - Swift Challenger on the back!

For me the winter pack - heated screen, washer nozzles, seats and xenon headlights - has been brilliant to have in the recent cold spell.

Although they can be nice to have, in my experience, sunroofs can be prove to be a source of (unwanted) leaks as the cars get older - seals deteriorate, drain tubes block etc. and difficult to sort.

Also, just to echo a point made above :- I bought a used XS which had been heavily spec'd up - basically everything except satnav but it still went for XS money. The extras just made it more desirable not really worth anymore. So I would be careful unless you are going to keep it for a good while. Dealers don't tend to look much past the trim badge when valuing them for trade-in etc.

Thanks all so far.

Point taken on not going overboard on the options - coming from a Boxster believe me I know about the amount you can spend on options, but it's not something I tend to go crazy on as you can hopefully see from the reasonably small amount I've added to the XS.

The heated windscreen is standard on the XS, really the leather upgrade, DAB, privacy glass, and armrests are about all I'm fussed about and, as I said, I'm considering the sunroof and would probably add it as it's already a big old change from the Boxster.

Not bothered about Xenon's, not at a grand or so, not bothered about a CD auto changer as it's one thing I actually don't use.

furry dice  Anyhoo off oot on me mobike.....

I think the 11 model year XS has a 6 disc cd changer, sub & 9 speakers. (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
(Past) RR Evoque Dynamic Lux Si4 In Firenze Red.
(Past) RR Evouque Pure Tech in Barollo Black with bespoke Firenze Red colour coding.
(Present) Freelander Metropolis 2015 MY In Santorini Black with Ivory Premium Leather.

Privacy Glass - Totally transforms the look
Winter Pack - As its getting colder, for longer
Bluetooth Integration - I'm always getting calls in the car

XS - comes with the winter/cold climate pack and bluetooth as standard i think. A local firm will do post-factory privacy glass (film) for £220 or less

Last edited by maffs on 9th Jan 2011 9:03 pm. Edited 1 time in total

Not as standard, just single slot.

http://www.landrover.com/content/gb/en/PDF...DF_GWS.pdf

Suggests that if you upgrade the XS to Napoli leather @ £410 it includes the armrests and you don't need to add the armrest pack.

hutchingsp wrote:

Suggests that if you upgrade the XS to Napoli leather @ £410 it includes the armrests and you don't need to add the armrest pack.

I like the thinking

maffs wrote:

A local firm will do post-factory privacy glass (film) for £220 or less

weirdfish wrote:

maffs wrote:

A local firm will do post-factory privacy glass (film) for £220 or less

Be aware that the aftermarket will be film added to your glass whereas the oem privacy glass is actually tinted glass at the point of build. I wanted this also but there were no cars available with it fitted that also had the cold climate pack, and in the colours I wanted. The heated windscreen was more important to me so I passed on the glass with a view to getting it done later.

My only worry now is to have the tinting done properly the door panels need to be removed to access the rear door glass. I may leave it a couple months after I get the car so the worry of taking apart a brand new car feeling has faded a bit.

Auto
Privacy Glass - better that after market film IMO
Sunroof - I love them (as do the kids) despite possible problems later and rattly ice in the winter
Quick clear screen
Arm rests are a must
Soft leather steering wheel (if not standard) I really miss mine out of the BM
Spare wheel



Dont bother with 6 disks... its slow and noisy - just get an iPod Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints