Just looking at the new Freelander on the LR www, cannot believe how much they are charging to upgrade the wheels. Not wishing to cover old ground but to upgrade from standard XS or HSE wheels to 19" Shadow Chromes or the 19" Triple Sports £2789 & change , even 18" Iffy's are £2529 I don't recall this much of a cost to upgrade in the pre facelift model. Is it an error on the site as there is still a bit of updating to be done yet, I can see in a year or so wheels being dumped on Tatbay again to clear stocks.

They do cost alot don't they  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

They are accessory prices as opposed to upgrading at the factory.

With the accessories you end up with two sets of wheels as opposed to one, hence the cost as you are paying for a set as opposed to paying the difference.

James

PS What are Iffys? The name seems to be cropping up regularly.

Thnks for clearing that up James, so LR have not got the www up to speed yet, if you try to Build your Freelander this is what it adds to the price, is it designed to put buyers off

18 inch 5-Split Spoke Alloy Wheel and Tyre - Sparkle Silver Finish are affectionately known as Iffy's as they have been purchased in the past by the "Odd" Freelander owner in error thinking they were the type fitted to the HSE.

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ad210358 wrote:

Iffy's are £2529

bargain  At work
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"Iffy's" is a term used for a type of LR "alternative" alloy wheel that has been purchsed by one forum member who thought he was getting another type (the right type) and whom is occasionaly reminded of the error by some offensive forum members  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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chicken george wrote:

ad210358 wrote:

Iffy's are £2529

bargain

If it makes you feel better CG, the 19" Diamond Turned ones are just over £1000

Has one seen one's bottom tonight AndyC

AndyC wrote:

"Iffy's" is a term used for a type of LR "alternative" alloy wheel that has been purchsed by one forum member who thought he was getting another type (the right type) and whom is occasionaly reminded of the error by some offensive forum members

Bit Strong

I have upgraded my alloys on my GS SD4 to the new 18" it was £400.

And AndyC wonders why he was christen Grumpy  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Has CG got a picture of these Iffys that he can share?

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CG, nothing wrong with them! They look like XS 'Style Pack' wheels to me?

James

CG
Those wheels are called "StyleTwo". here in CH. You can "upgade" (haha) to those from standard "GS" wheels for the small consideration of SFr 560 each. That's approximately UK£ 350 each at this morning's FX rates