Sold my freelander on autotrader,,,been looking for a deal on a new gs,......orkeny grey,,almond leather or impanma sand 2 nd choice ,.......no such cars avalable until late sept,....again can't get what I want as old freelander was bought almost 2 years ago a missed the ewok launch so freelander s were scarce at the time so no options on colours really.got the deal almost done but no almond leather in those colours,,,just fancy a change as my last. 3 freelander have been ebony,... I thought now India owns LR supply and demand would be no prob,.......have one avalable but got uk lighting pack,£450,,,,extra,,,,not paying that for a few extra fairy lights and fogs,,,as no fogs now on gs,,,plastic blank caps instead  Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

A few standard items on the GS have been stripped, they try and justify it by giving you leather.

Hopefully you get your perfect freely soon. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

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,,,as no fogs now on gs,,

Tbh a few times as always in the Brecon Beacons,....and think the plastic blanking bits look awful esp on lighter colours,,....I've been bit twice by extras by dealers,,,not no more,....they only benefit the dealers not you,as when u come to trade in,u spent say £1000 on extras your car is worth the same as one that is totally std spec,,,they put it on forecourt and bost its got this and that.its hard work buying land rovers!! but at least I go £1200 more and the dealers offered private through autotrader. Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

A few weeks back I was fortunate that the exact spec of car I wanted was already built and sitting at Halewood - but there was only one in that spec...otherwise we'd have to wait for one being built to our spec.

I assume there will be some form of factory shutdown now for a few weeks - many manufacturers do which might explain the delay.

Have you considered a demonstrator over a new vehicle?

Sounds like you will be heading to 63 plate land?

Can't get the good finance deals with demo cars,...and I've got a good deal as they are push for a deal now not in 5 weeks when 63 come out,,,claim I've got a wait til end of sept,,,can't do that my freelander I being picked up in 2 weeks!.....tbh I think the dealer got arsee cause I sold my one private,,,and they can't make the discount back on mine,,,,as they only offerd 16 k for it,,,,,,,but selling them for 19500k  Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

You should always be able to get more selling your car privately than trading in...and it does give more bargaining power..however the dealer is looking to make £2-3k on your old car..so yes you've probably miffed them a bit. The current discounts I believe are a mix of LR and dealer discounts - you are suddenly a much less attractive customer to them unless you're going in on the 28th of the month with cash.

Maybe try another dealer who?

I got the deal,,,but not the almond leather,,,only in ebony,,,,there is one in almond but cause its got a uk lighting pack they want a extra £450 for a few fairy lights and fogs.... Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

They look good though. Go for which ever one YOU want.

ah well - you pays your money - you makes your choice.

£450 is diddlesquat compared to the price of the car. If you want a car quickly you pay £450..if you can wait without spending money on another car until September then that's your answer. You're right the lighting pack doesn't add value in secondhand terms..but for me the almond leather reduces the value..so horses for courses really - it's all personal choice. C

Sensible car manufacturers limit supply almost to the build to order scenario - it helps maintain desirability and values - but does mean there are fewer quick cars available..if you want one of those you have to be flexible or be lucky.

I would take the lighting pack car, yes it's not worth much come trade in but it does look a bit better.  21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

gilfishman wrote:

I got the deal,,,but not the almond leather,,,only in ebony,,,,there is one in almond but cause its got a uk lighting pack they want a extra £450 for a few fairy lights and fogs....

Do you really want almond leather ? When you come to selling it in a few years time ebony leather is far more desirable than almond

I've just ordered an XS in Ipanema Sand with almond leather and nutmeg carpets. This is as they quote a "designer choice" and not the recommended choice so I don't think you will be able to find a stock vehicle. MY 2013 TD4 XS Manual, Ipanema Sand. Cold Climate Pack, Spare Wheel, Side Mouldings, Armrest Pack, Rear Camera, Detachable Tow Bar, Spoiler.
Gone. My 2011 TD4 GS Manual, Cold Climate Pack, Front Sensors, Spare Wheel, Side Mouldings.

Muckboots wrote:

gilfishman wrote:

I got the deal,,,but not the almond leather,,,only in ebony,,,,there is one in almond but cause its got a uk lighting pack they want a extra £450 for a few fairy lights and fogs....

Do you really want almond leather ? When you come to selling it in a few years time ebony leather is far more desirable than almond

It's really annoying that LR don't have many colour options available! Only if you go for the Dynamic or HSE LUX. I would like the leather seats, (not Windsor) in grey! Next time I will probably go for an HSE lux with Almond or Ivory interior.