why do people put down that they have a 2012 full fat when infact its a 2002;2003 ;2004 etc face lift completely different creature must be a nightmare for the guys whom have the knowledge helping with problems totally different engines electrics etc ??? yes its a facelift but its not any newer

You need the CEC thread

tbh I don't see what that thread has to do with what I'm saying why try to big up your car when its a 2002 and the op says its a 2012 different companys etc and how can the gurus give advise ?

each to there own if they want to tart a car up but as ive said the years make em different creatures I wouldn't ask for advise stating it was a 2012 car when infact its a 2002

I misunderstood - I must have missed the thread that you're referring to

its not one thread theres loads people stating the cars a 2011-12 but infact its a 2002-3-4 -5

that is an odd thing to do. I know I want to update the grill only on mine, I like the 2010 plus cleaner grill look but to me I would always say its 2007. If i had a 2003 i would write that also, its like a badge of honour and a testament to the base strength of these vehicles.

Yep its a bit strange if the reasoning is to make folks 'believe' its a newer model as this is not the place to be so naive. Owning an early 02 HSE or the last 2012 Autobiography is something to be equally proud of. If however its relevant to the posting then i don't really see its an issue.

Its a bit like telling folks that your other car is an 'Aston" or a Jag or whatever when posting - if its relevant then great but if not why bother?- each to their own I suppose 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
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Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

^^  2006 4.2 SC
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The FFRR certainly gained some tech and other goodies over its lifespan, but if we are ONLY talking looks, I like them all equally and wouldn't bother changing any bits. Yes, I'd pick a 2012 5.0 SC over a 2002 Td6 if the budget allowed, but not for the newer look.

As when it comes to price vs performance, the older ones look very good indeed.

I transformed my 2013 SC into a 2016 SVAutobiography - nothing wrong with that

I run a private plate on my '02, in order to "de-age" (a bit, as it is actually for a 1984 vehicle!) as opposed to "re-age", yet that is enough for many of the great unwashed to think my car is only a couple of years old! (as long as i don't point out the rusty bits

I will always call it an '02, looks like an '02, sounds like an '02, must be an '02  .
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