Freelander 3 door HSE

Dar ran Dar ran · Aug 30, 2022

I am about to change my Freelander

I have been looking for a low mileage sport but came across something I did not know they made
A 3 door hse ‍

Can anyone explain the audio setup is it a satnav and will it have a sub and a CD change under the seat
And what other extras it might have other than a late sport as ? it’s got the HK speakers ( if they still work)

kernowsvenski · Aug 30, 2022

I didn't know they did a 3 door HSE either, but if they do and it's TD4 auto, then that is most definitely the one I'd want

Nodge68 · Aug 30, 2022

The 3 door HSE is the same spec as the Sport Premium, so should be fully loaded with every standard goodie it could have, like heated leather seats, heated front screen, factory sat nav (pretty useless now), but will also have HK audio and the sub in the boot.
I prefer the 5 door, as it's just a bit more upmarket feeling over the 3 door.

Dar ran Dar ran · Aug 30, 2022

It’s a manual with more miles than I would have liked but good condition I have left a deposit to pickup Thursday I will post pictures then
Gutted it as not the heated screen so no pre heater I suspect

Nodge68 · Aug 31, 2022

Dar ran Dar ran said:
Gutted it as not the heated screen so no pre heater I suspect

No heated screen? I suspect the HFS became a cost option to save money later in production, as it used to be standard fit on the HSE spec.
When I was looking for my latest Freelander, the HFS is a must have, so I didn't consider vehicles not equipped.

Dar ran Dar ran · Aug 31, 2022

Only seen the pictures but no switch on the dash so I doubt it as one
My opinions are limited up here as most are battered or been on the beech so best getting one from down country. this one is from Norfolk so hopefully not as harsh on cars as Cumbria
It’s the red one that most seem to have Lacquer peel and this one unless it’s had a complete re spray is excellent paint work so hopefully it 3 previous owners keep it in a garage fingers crossed

Nodge68 · Aug 31, 2022

Dar ran Dar ran said:
Only seen the pictures but no switch on the dash so I doubt it as one

It is possible to retrofit the HFS if you want it. It's just potentially expensive to have installed. The electrics will likely already be in place, at least the dash electrics part. The relay, fuse box and under bonnet harness will need adding though.

I'd have a 3 door myself, which I'd like to convert to electric.
Unfortunately down my way, they're too expensive or beaten to crap.

Dar ran Dar ran · Aug 31, 2022

Pictures

kernowsvenski · Aug 31, 2022

Nodge68 said:
No heated screen? I suspect the HFS became a cost option to save money later in production, as it used to be standard fit on the HSE spec.

I thought the HFS was part of the winter options pack, including the FBH, which could be specced on the SE and HSE.

anubis757 · Sep 1, 2022

Im sorry but shouldnt be a HSE on the side. But it looks 100000 pounds doughbut i guss its a sport one looking at the doors hmmmm

Dar ran Dar ran · Sep 1, 2022

kernowsvenski said:
I thought the HFS was part of the winter options pack, including the FBH, which could be specced on the SE and HSE.

I had it on the 04 sport I bought new
But my 56 sport hasn’t
Tbh not that bother as long as the heat

anubis757 said:
Im sorry but shouldnt be a HSE on the side. But it looks 100000 pounds doughbut i guss its a sport one looking at the doors hmmmm

ha glad it’s not just me I wasn’t sure they did a 3 door hse so I even paid to hpi it and it’s definitely a HSE

anubis757 · Sep 1, 2022

Read this i guess what you have is a Sport Premium....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Freelander

Nodge68 · Sep 1, 2022

kernowsvenski said:
I thought the HFS was part of the winter options pack, including the FBH, which could be specced on the SE and HSE.

Yes I seen to remember that is the case, although I'm sure the winter pack was standard on the HSE early in the production run.

Nodge68 · Sep 1, 2022

anubis757 said:
Im sorry but shouldnt be a HSE on the side. But it looks 100000 pounds doughbut i guss its a sport one looking at the doors hmmmm

It's on standard height suspension, so it's likely an HSE which was optioned without the wing badges and possibly 18" wheels, although the 18s could have been fitted by a previous owner.
A Sport Premium has the same interior spec as the HSE, and 18" wheels but also has 30mm lower suspension, which is very obvious from the side, oh and it also has the "Sport System" decals on the doors, although those could also be deleted when ordering the car from new.

Dar ran Dar ran · Sep 1, 2022

On the way to collect it now

anubis757 said:
Read this i guess what you have is a Sport Premium....
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover_Freelander[/QUOTE
It’s HSE on the hpi
I am on the way to pick it up now
So I will see what the log book says ?
But this is why I was interested in seeing if anyone as owned a 3 door HSE

Dar ran Dar ran · Sep 1, 2022

I bought a freelander sport New on a 04
I own a 56 sport
At the time I was look at them new I can’t remember there been a 3 door HSE‍

as no one ever seen or own a 3 door sport as this is getting strange

anubis757 · Sep 1, 2022

It could be that was added .....but its strange
3 door and with those reems ( i know they could have been changed) are sport editions. HSE always bring the badge on the side, they could ve been removed....but why the car is in such good condition why take the badges? The font heater missing button (HSE base). The door covers are from a Sport. For me its not a HSE. But wow it looks good love the reems

Dar ran Dar ran · Sep 1, 2022

anubis757 said:
It could be that was added .....but its strange
3 door and with those reems ( i know they could have been changed) are sport editions. HSE always bring the badge on the side, they could ve been removed....but why the car is in such good condition why take the badges? The font heater missing button (HSE base). The door covers are from a Sport. For me its not a HSE. But wow it looks good love the reems

It’s not what it looks like in the picture it needs a full re spray liqueur peel
I should have know better
It’s got 12m MOT and still 4x4
It for sale on GumtreeUK at Manchester
I have the full hip check if anyone is thinking about buying it but it’s not for me

Dar ran Dar ran · Sep 1, 2022

That’s the worst bit on the bonnet but its on all most all the other panels
How they make it look that good in pictures is way above my skill set

Nodge68 · Sep 2, 2022

Dar ran Dar ran said:
That’s the worst bit on the bonnet but its on all most all the other panels
How they make it look that good in pictures is way above my skill set

Clear lacquer peel is a pain, but it's actually pretty easy to rectify. There's even videos on YT to show how it's done on a DIY basis.
I've done it in a few areas on the wife's old BMW. It's not a deal breaker for me if it's only in small patches on a few panels.

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