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plutopants



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Stornoway Grey
Getting a Landrover Freelander 2 GS TD4

Hello all!
Well, forums such as this are really handy when you don't know much about what you are considering. Thanks, everyone, for all your input and views.
We have finally succumbed to a Stornaway Grey, trading in our 9 year old Honda car for something we feel will be something special and, possibly, the best car we'll ever own.
Have started a blog about our experiences, starting with the buying process - even though we have not got the car yet:
http://plutopants.wordpress.com/
will post pics when we finally get it, which may be later next week when the plate has been transfered.
Meanwhile, can't wait!
...and the 'Der will be getting a name - something all our vehicles over the years have sadly suffered. So, following Junior, Cherry, Snowy, Garth, Des (our trade in) Van & Huck (both of whom are still with us), wonder what we'll call the new arrival? Wink FL2 GS Auto, Stornaway Grey called Broooce. Side Steps, flaps, Bluetoth and DAB radio.

Post #61080 24th Feb 2010 8:26 am
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cambrai



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Great blog Pluto, really interesting to see your experience has been similar to mine, there are some great dealers and some not so. Sport LE Lago Grey

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Carnoch



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We could have a name that car competition. That said, I've never named a car, nor sexualised it by making it male or female.

Personally, I'd go for Archie!

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Good choice Pluto Thumbs Up

We use Guy Salmon Knutsford for servicing and they have been excellent so far. They also did some recall work on our GS and again were very efficient. Good to hear that the Sales Dept. are also up to scratch!

Enjoy your Landie!! GONE - 2011/11 Freelander 2 SD4 XS Auto
Bali Blue
Rear Spoiler
DAB
Arm Rests
Privacy Glass
LR Tow Bar & Electrics

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plutopants



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He's not arrived yet, but I think we've named him

Archie was a great idea - fits a Landie. But wasn't he just killed off in Eastenders?
We have gone for Broooce (not a spelling mistake BTW) - yep, a hommage to 'the Boss', hoping, of course, that he was born to run. FL2 GS Auto, Stornaway Grey called Broooce. Side Steps, flaps, Bluetoth and DAB radio.

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Great Blog "plutopants" has the same feeling on the new CRV, Traded the old style CRV (Pre2207) for a 2010 GS. Thumbs Up Great car, you will enjoy it, and fight over the keys. Laughing ______________________
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Re: He's not arrived yet, but I think we've named him

plutopants wrote:
Archie was a great idea - fits a Landie. But wasn't he just killed off in Eastenders?
We have gone for Broooce (not a spelling mistake BTW) - yep, a hommage to 'the Boss', hoping, of course, that he was born to run.


Close ours is Bruce! Following on from our previous FL1 which was named as such by the previous owner

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Carnoch



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Richard, why not post some photos of the car and all the people involved? It would givce it a bit more meaning to us that don't know the individuals or dealership.

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plutopants



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Wow, what an afternoon. Exhausted but extremely content.

In the end, we have an extremely impressive vehicle - this GS, "Broooce", comes with Bluetooth - paired with the iPhone within seconds - cruise control, command shift, DAB radio, Aus in, MP3, climate and even the mirrors folding in are impressive when you lock it. I have never driven such a wonderful car that made me feel so good - and neither has the missus. A quaity product - knocks spots off even the Honda CRV (its closest rival in our search) - and by a long mile.

Ultimately, we will be fighting over the keys - one of our criteria. Land River have really done their homework and deserve credit. It's nice to sing the praises of a British-built product.

Will post pics shortly. FL2 GS Auto, Stornaway Grey called Broooce. Side Steps, flaps, Bluetoth and DAB radio.


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Glad you finally got what you wanted. Now get it off-road and really enjoy it Cool We Don't Care About Pot Holes !!

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plutopants



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Pics of Brooce

Tried, but can't post pics directly here yet - in the meantime, some are up on the blog:
http://plutopants.wordpress.com/ FL2 GS Auto, Stornaway Grey called Broooce. Side Steps, flaps, Bluetoth and DAB radio.

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eh ermmm Rimini is the best, far too many greys & blacks on the road Thumbs Up

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