Hi all,

I just have a simple question as a future Freelander 2 owner...

As I will own the 2009 model, is it possible to facelift it yourself?
Will the new bumpers fit? New front led light? Etc, etc...

Thank your for your advice and bonne route!

Bam77

if you used the search button all would be clear

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic7917.html?highlight=facelift Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Hi npinks,

Thank you for the reponse, yeah sorry, I did´nt even though about the search button, I was looking for everysingle post and got rid... STUDY, duh!

Thanks agaian,

Bonne journée!
Bam

Last edited by Bam77 on 27th Oct 2012 12:39 am. Edited 1 time in total

Bam77 wrote:

As I will own the 2009 model, is it possible to facelift it yourself?

Well, if you want to ruin it!

The original is still the best looking Freelander - the updates have the feel of having been done purely for marketing reasons, not for aesthetics.

The original grille gives the car more presence, and those square cut-outs around the fog lights are plain ugly. And at the back, why would one want to add a single chrome strip to a car which is otherwise (thankfully) completely devoid of chrome.

No, you already have the best.

OK, I'll go get my flack jacket now.

Thanks Pab for your message,

Well, I was actually more thinkings about putting the hst body... But I saw the price... Aïe Caramba! But still I somehow think that the facelift is not that bad, it is a question of taste not new or old...
I am also the owner of a Volvo c30 and I prefer the first model, the late facelift is a bit ugly for me!

Bonne route!

Bam

You will see from posts elsewhere that some people have picked up front bumpers and other parts on eBay at prices much lower than dealer prices, so that might be worth a look. On the other hand, shipping costs for something like a bumper may be an issue for you. Also be aware that the 2013 LED lights are not compatible with older cars, although you can get LEDs which are designed to replace the standard bulbs. Even there, though, you have to be careful to ensure that they're compatible with the car and the CAN bus. Again, lots of useful information in other posts.

Bam77 wrote:

Hi n oinks,

Sounds like a pig of a job

 When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car

pab wrote:

You will see from posts elsewhere that some people have picked up front bumpers and other parts on eBay at prices much lower than dealer prices, so that might be worth a look. On the other hand, shipping costs for something like a bumper may be an issue for you. Also be aware that the 2013 LED lights are not compatible with older cars, although you can get LEDs which are designed to replace the standard bulbs. Even there, though, you have to be careful to ensure that they're compatible with the car and the CAN bus. Again, lots of useful information in other posts.