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Big Dave



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United Kingdom 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Aaa Stornoway.....! (I think...cos I'm colourblind!) Looks well mate Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

Yorkshire - God's County
Post #61510 27th Feb 2010 3:55 pm
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Jonboy



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England 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e HSE Manual Galway Green

Hi

Just heard from my dealer that Freelander2s are no longer being delivered "badged" Shocked Consequently he has ordered me an HSE badge for my vehicle when it's delivered.
Post #61740 1st Mar 2010 9:27 am
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Carnoch



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In honesty, does it matter, you are only advertising the vehicle you have to the world behind you.
Post #61744 1st Mar 2010 10:03 am
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oldsteve



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Carnoch wrote:
In honesty, does it matter, you are only advertising the vehicle you have to the world behind you.


I agree, in fact I'd prefer the no badge option. It can look a little too much IMO "HSE TD4" or "HSE TD4.e" Freelander 2 is enough on one tailgate for me. Also consider the extra cleaning effort required Wink

BY the way, they are easily removed with the use of a hair drier and a length of dental floss.

cheers

Steve
Post #62151 3rd Mar 2010 10:26 pm
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yaugher



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Galway Green

I used to order my BMWs and mercs in 1980s less the badges.....

your 10 reg looks stunning!!!

as an aside....(cos i dont know!) what will happen in sept 2010 when the reg changes? do we get "510" in line with sept 2009 "59"...??
Post #62316 4th Mar 2010 7:40 pm
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mcphersonstrut



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Sept 2010 we'll get '60' (AB60 CDE)
then 11 and 61, 12 and 62, 13 and 63 etc etc Thumbs Up
Post #62322 4th Mar 2010 7:58 pm
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yaugher



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Galway Green

mach hmm ok right i see...(I think) seems a stupid system to me....I could id vehicle ages and even the location they were from on the old system...but now i dont have a clue! Big Cry
Post #62326 4th Mar 2010 8:39 pm
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mcphersonstrut



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

The first two letters give the region....

http://www.theplatemarket.com/number_plate...urrent.php
Post #62328 4th Mar 2010 8:47 pm
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On-board



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United Kingdom 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Manual Santorini Black

oldsteve wrote:
Carnoch wrote:
In honesty, does it matter, you are only advertising the vehicle you have to the world behind you.


I agree, in fact I'd prefer the no badge option. It can look a little too much IMO "HSE TD4" or "HSE TD4.e" Freelander 2 is enough on one tailgate for me. Also consider the extra cleaning effort required Wink

BY the way, they are easily removed with the use of a hair drier and a length of dental floss.

cheers

Steve


Are you sure the badges come off ok ? Beings mines a gs I might de-badge it ? Thumbs Up
Post #62330 4th Mar 2010 8:47 pm
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mcphersonstrut



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England 2008 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

I once took the badges off an old car using two spoons at the 9 and 3 o'clock position - the sticky foam left came off with a gentle polish with a cut in it - A hairdryer sounds OK though as you will be softening the glue.
(I use that method to remove the annoying dealer stickers from the back window Whistle )
Post #62331 4th Mar 2010 8:52 pm
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oldsteve



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On-board wrote:
Are you sure the badges come off ok ? Beings mines a gs I might de-badge it ? Thumbs Up


Yes, warm up with a hair dryer, a bit dental floss behind and pop it off follow with a clean off the residue with a little polish - job done!

In your case you can probably get away with just removing the "G" and ordering an "H" and an "E" from the parts dept Laughing In fact, I guess you could make up any combination of available letters and produce a name

Anyone good at anagrams?

F, r, e, l, a, n, d, r, T, X, S, G, H, 2, 4 - have I missed any letters?

Fred 2 ? allan 4 ?

Excuse me, I'll get my coat

Steve
Post #62367 4th Mar 2010 10:29 pm
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phil_wkl



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Is removing the badge and not wanting people to know you have a lesser spec vehicle, worse than wanting to leave the badge on so people know you have a HSE?? Phil
Post #62378 5th Mar 2010 12:05 am
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Junior



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As I working man I'm proud to display my S badge Thumbs Up

Obviously I would of loved an HSE if I could of afforded one Embarassed
Post #62379 5th Mar 2010 12:20 am
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oldsteve



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phil_wkl wrote:
Is removing the badge and not wanting people to know you have a lesser spec vehicle, worse than wanting to leave the badge on so people know you have a HSE??


I'm not sure I care, but if pressed I would probably say Yes, not worse but maybe "possibly misleading" or less honest. I personally think i'd like the choice to own a HSE without advertising the fact. Those that know the marque will probably recognise the model by the various features anyway, those that are not familiar with Freelanders wont even notice.

I've owned many diesel powered cars including BMWs and was always proud of the d on the badge

You wont see many BMW 330i's or higher debadged but plenty of 318s and 320ds

Cheers

Steve
Post #62384 5th Mar 2010 1:12 am
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