At $14,000, Is This 2011 Vary Rover SC Sound as a Pound?

It’s fairly potential {that a} decade-old Vary Rover like at present’s Good Value or No Cube SC represents the best cut price in luxurious SUVs in the intervening time. Let’s see what which may imply truly entering into.

Again earlier than Toyota launched the miserly Prius, the thought of a hybrid automotive sometimes stirred up visions of a European sports activities automotive or grand tourer with an American V8. The 1982 Mercedes-Benz R107 we checked out yesterday was simply that type of old-school hybrid, albeit not a manufacturing facility one. Standing in for its authentic 3.8 liter V8, somebody had chosen to put in an LT1 late of a far newer Corvette. As intriguing as which may sound, it seemingly wasn’t fascinating or distinctive sufficient to justify spending $11,500 to personal it. That worth, and therefore the automotive, finally fell in a 68 % No Cube loss.

To say that at present’s 2011 Vary Rover SC—as a mannequin— had a tumultuous upbringing is an understatement. Its authentic basis was specified by the late ’90s, on the time when Land Rover was nonetheless beneath the possession of British Aerospace. Upon BMW’s buy of Land Rover, the mannequin, code-named L322, ramped up growth with time financial savings present in leveraging vital components similar to electronics and engines from the corporate’s new German father or mother. Lastly, shortly after the L322’s launch, BMW hot-potatoed Land Rover over to Ford. The American-based firm partnered Land Rover with Jaguar and gave the range-topping Vary Rover a number of updates, together with changing its BMW V8 with new engines developed by Jaguar beneath Ford’s steerage and funding.

This SC represents the final of the road for the L322 Vary Rover and options the best energy of any mannequin in that line. That’s 503 horsepower, made by the 4999 cc DOHC V8, to which has been bolted an Eaton “Twin Vortices Collection” supercharger. Behind that’s a ZF 6HP six-speed computerized which sends energy to all 4 wheels by the Vary Rover’s extremely succesful full-time 4WD system.

These mechanicals are swathed in a good-looking and stately physique that pays apparent homage to the mannequin’s first era. Inside that may be a cabin laden with leather-based and wooden and just about each comfort that Ford/Jag/Land Rover may throw at it. Consequently, when new this huge luxurious SUV would have price near ninety grand to drive off the lot.

Now, this Baltic Blue over Ivory SC shouldn’t be so new. It sports activities 124,000 miles on the clock and a bit little bit of noticeable put on for its age and people miles. In line with the advert, it’s seen numerous mechanical replacements alongside the best way, together with the entrance air shocks and, the truth is, a lot of the entrance suspension and the steering elements. The Maxxis tires it wears are additionally only a 12 months or so outdated.

The bodywork seems clear and unmarred by harm or rust. The 20-inch alloys have been painted black (the spare remains to be manufacturing facility silver) and maybe are the more severe for it. That’s not an insurmountable hurdle to right, simply an annoyance.

Within the cabin, issues look fairly respectable for a decade-plus of use and its six-figure mileage. The motive force’s seat reveals some discoloration however is absolutely intact and not exhibiting any tears or breaks. All the opposite seating surfaces look to be as-new. The wooden can also be in good condition and there don’t look like any sticky buttons in right here. The cabin gives a nav display and Harmon Kardon sound system as added niceties. Per the advert, the large wagon is in “glorious situation” and has no sprint lights to vex a brand new proprietor. The title is clear and the asking worth is $14,000.

Now, let’s put that in context. The most cost effective new automotive you should buy within the U.S. at present is the Chevy Spark, a spunky however clearly built-to-a-worth little econobox. This luxurious Vary Rover is priced at $595 much less than the MSRP of the Spark. And the Spark has been discontinued so that you won’t even be capable of discover one on the lot! When you can, and that’s your alternative, then the Spark offers you a few issues this Vary Rover can’t provide. These are that fantastic (and possibly carcinogenic) new automotive odor and a manufacturing facility guarantee. That lack of a guaranty is likely to be an enormous deal when proudly owning an older Vary Rover.

For these courageous of coronary heart or silly of pockets, this seemingly respectable luxurious SUV remains to be cheaper than any new automotive you should buy. Plus, it nonetheless has that presence for which Vary Rovers are recognized.

What do you suppose, is $14,000 a screaming deal on such luxurious and gravitas? Ought to somebody throw down that a lot to purchase this used however seemingly not abused huge wagon? Or, is that simply too excessive a price of entry into Vary Rover life?

You resolve!

Medford, Oregon, Craigslist, or go right here if the advert disappears.

H/T to Don R. for the hookup!

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