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I am looking to buy a 2012 (62 Plate) Freelander 2 SD4 2.2 HSE.

Topix VIN number checker says the paint is ORKNEY GREY. Should it state Metallic here? I would like to know if this was a Metallic as standard?

The dealer says it is Metallic but I am not sure how to check this. Was metallic standard on 2012 HSE's? It was built 28-May-2012 registered 3rd September 2012.

I am due to drive to the vehicle Saturday for a closer look but it is quite a way to drive so would really like to know in advance.

Also, does anyone have the sales brochure for this year.

Much appreciated!

Orkney Grey is one of the colours in the Metallic range which was an extra

Thanks!

Seems a special UK Market ploy by most manufacturers to charge extra for any non-flat colour, i.e. most of their colour range. I believe some other markets don't do that. It seems largely a con to me; I doubt it costs much more to source & apply.

I'm sure some on here may know the actual facts! Perhaps they'll tell us too?  Life is not a dress rehearsal!

I found a US LR2 brochure for 2012. The only paint listed that was not Metallic was the Flat Fuji White.

So it seems in that year they only offered Metallic.

They normally charge around £500. Yes, mostly a con when it should come as standard.

In Australia white is the only colour with no extra premium. Fortunately from a number of perspectives it is the best colour down under. It keeps the car a touch cooler in the heat of summer, shows the least amount of dirt. I have have a very dark blue car, never again, and a 'track yellow' Peugeot 504. That was pretty good at hiding Dirt! The other issue is with insurance. Some of our insurance companies charge a higher premium for darker colours as these cars are involved in more car accidents. White works out the cheapest in the long run.

Here in the UK people buy cars mainly in black to stay warm.

Here in the UK many people buy black cars as they have no taste

anatidaephob wrote:

Here in the UK people buy cars mainly in black to stay warm.

What evidence do you have to support your answer I think people buy black cars because they want a black car!

Keeping warm well thats what heated seats and a heated steering wheel is for

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Black oooozes class, still no finer colour on a Freelander than Lago Grey closely followed by Stornoway
New one on me though, keeping warm with a colour.
But red I suppose, fire, heat

Orkney grey is very nice anatidaphoeb

Black just oozes...like a satanic slithering mass of corruption

have to agree with orkney grey

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anatidaephob wrote:

Here in the UK people buy cars mainly in black to stay warm.