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elvisman



Member Since: 25 Oct 2021
Location: Cambridgeshire
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Bali Blue
Just bought a new cat N damaged Freelander 2






Just bought myself another Freelander 2 to repair. 2013 Dynamic, only 55000 miles, full LR service. Light frontal damage, that hopefully won't take too long until its roadworthy again.

Post #427307 27th Nov 2022 1:18 pm
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RealBeale



Member Since: 13 Jun 2016
Location: Birmingham Great Barr
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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 HSE Auto Sumatra Black

Excellent ! What a great looking vehicle. Is it the Dynamic or another spec with the Dynamic kit fitted ?
As long as it's only cosmetic damage, you'll have it sorted in a couple of hours.
It's a great way to get a great vehicle at a massive saving. And if it's cosmetic only, your fix will only be what the insurance would do if they were to fix it. Wish I could get my hands on a later vehicle needing very little to sort.
Well done Thumbs Up

Post #427310 27th Nov 2022 3:19 pm
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elvisman



Member Since: 25 Oct 2021
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Bali Blue

Yes, its the Dynamic, auto, leather, keyless entry. I think the Insurance paid out £16000, I got it for £6500

Post #427312 27th Nov 2022 4:29 pm
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gasman



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

Difficult to see in the photos, what is the damage.
Looks a good motor, Can't believe the insurance company have written it off.
No wonder premium's are so high. Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.

Post #427313 27th Nov 2022 4:46 pm
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AT1963



Member Since: 23 Nov 2021
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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Well done for taking it on. Hopefully not too much to get sorted Thumbs Up
They look like metropolis wheels??

Post #427314 27th Nov 2022 6:05 pm
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elvisman



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Bali Blue

The damage is light, but will need a new wing, bumper and grill repairing. Also some dame to radiator and intercooler. So when all the parts are added up and you include labour, the costs start increasing. If you do the work yourself and use 2nd hand parts you can save quite a lot of money.

Post #427315 27th Nov 2022 6:23 pm
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jules



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 SE Auto Firenze Red

Thumbs Up go for it Jules

Post #427317 27th Nov 2022 6:57 pm
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gasman



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Zermatt Silver

Just bolt on bit's then. Thumbs Up Now at the point when I learn something new something old is lost out the other side !
Now retired so it doesn't matter anymore.
Freelander now gone.

Post #427324 27th Nov 2022 8:31 pm
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Lightwater



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Ukraine 2013 Freelander 2 2.0T SE Auto Fuji White

If your own labour is free so to speak then why not. Procrastination, mankind's greatest labour saving device!

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Post #427326 27th Nov 2022 9:16 pm
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PRadd



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Dynamic Manual Santorini Black

AT1963 wrote:

They look like metropolis wheels??


Exact same wheels as on my 2014 Dynamic.

Very nice find for the OP Thumbs Up 2014 Freelander 2 TD4 Manual Dynamic
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Post #427343 28th Nov 2022 10:55 am
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Arctic



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United Kingdom 2014 Freelander 2 SD4 HSE Auto Orkney Grey

Sounds like you have dropped on to a decent car which can be repaired fairly easy. please do keep us informed with the progress and maybe with photos

Post #428084 23rd Dec 2022 10:40 am
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elvisman



Member Since: 25 Oct 2021
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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Bali Blue

Repair progress so far. Although the damage was light, lots of the parts are plastic and break quite easily. The only damage to the car frame was the headlight mount bent down and the bracket that holds the rad assembly was also bent. Both were quite easy to straighten. Couple of annoying bits of damage were the A/C electrical plug breaking off and the alternator rear plastic cover breaking.
The parts I have had to replace include Radiator, A/C condenser , intercooler, fan housing, crossmember that holds the rad pack and crash bar.









Post #428130 23rd Dec 2022 10:59 pm
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Arctic



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Great photos thank you, some good work carried out there, and really nice to see what the car looks like with the front of, certainly got a bargain as its not really damaged have a good Christmas Bow down

Post #428131 24th Dec 2022 12:04 am
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Nodge68



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Rimini Red

While you've got the cooling pack off, you might as well change the oil and filter as its a doddle to access ATM
Wink Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Gone.
2006 Tonga Green i6 HSE. Gone.
Audi A5 convertible, my daily driver.
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Post #428146 24th Dec 2022 8:20 pm
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