Luxury 4WDs depreciate quicker than setting cash on fire, which is unfortunate for the original buyer but great news for the preowned market. Perhaps the worst culprits of all are the big Range Rovers, which new will set you back in excess of $100,000 but in a few years will be worth a fraction of the original MSRP. Cue today’s 2009 Range Rover HSE (110,000 miles), which costs approximately $78,000 from the dealership but today is yours for just $9,000. That is a lot of car for the money when you consider it boasts opulent interior luxury, a powerful V8 motor, and a wide array of desirable all-terrain features. Further still, at this price, you can afford to actually use this vehicle as intended and, with the support of the aftermarket, transform it into a vehicle that will go toe-to-toe with any pinnacle overland platform. It was for these reasons and more that it was selected by automotive expert Chris Cordes as an Expedition Portal Project Vehicle. He states, “My goal was to create a highly capable vehicle on the trail while still maintaining a comfortable everyday driver. After looking at several options, I came to the satisfying, albeit questionable, decision of a Range Rover Sport … I want to enjoy driving every section of a journey from the back roads to aggressive mountain curves, and for that, the Range Rover Sport is hard to beat.” If you’d like to better understand how this vehicle performs on the trails, then check out the adventures of Overlanding 4WD, Motormouth, and Lone Wolf Explorer.
From the Seller:
“I have a good condition Range Rover. It runs great and has the 4.4 V8 (the best engine option). The body is straight with no rust, and the interior is clean. I’m the second owner and have had no issues, no accidents, and no engine codes. The headliner looks fine, but the glue is done and will need replacing at some point. Clean title in hand. Why pay $25,000 for a Land Cruiser when these Rovers 4 four-wheel better? I’m open to a trade for a small convertible.”
2009 Range Rover HSE
The Range Rover is fitted with a 4.4-liter V8 that produces 305 horsepower, 325 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 14 mpg. A powerful motor is matched with excellent capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, Hill Descent Control, a center locking differential, an uprated and lifted suspension, and a Terrain Response system. Inside, these rugged features are balanced with a luxurious interior with driver comforts that include:
- Harmon Kardon sound system
- Climate control
- Powered and heated leather seats
- Cruise control
- Center console with cupholders
Distinguishing Features
- Lifted 2-inch suspension
- Lucky 8 wheels with BFGoodrich KO2 tires
- Roof rack and wind visor
This 2009 Range Rover HSE is listed for $9,000 and is currently located in Dallas/Austin, Texas. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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