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2009 Land Rover Supercharged Only 37k Mi Excellent Service History Scottsdale on 2040-cars

Year:2009 Mileage:37972 Color: Santorini Black Metallic /
 Ivory Leather
Location:

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Tempe, Arizona, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.2L 4196CC V8 GAS DOHC Supercharged
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: SALMF13429A304080
Year: 2009
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Land Rover
Model: Range Rover
Trim: Supercharged Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: 4WD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 37,972
Sub Model: FULLY OPTIONED
Exterior Color: Santorini Black Metallic
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Interior Color: Ivory Leather

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 2009 Land  Rover Range Rover

 ***Supercharged***

 

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LOW MILES

 

 

 

Navigation
Backup camera
Parking assist
Home link garage door system
Dual-screen rear DVD entertainment
Power moon roof
Multi stage heated and ventilated front and rear seats
Automatic dual climate control zones
Heated steering wheel
Heated exterior anti fogging mirrors
Heated anti frosting windshield
Fog lamps
Multifunction steering wheel
Privacy & climate control window tint
Rear door child safety locks
Fold down rear seat
Cargo area retractable vertical divider
Cargo area horizontal area cover
​Harman Kardon premium sound system
Keyless entry
Factory alarm system
Tow Package
*Excellent Rover Dealer service history *

 

EXTRAORDINARY  CONDITION!

Finished in glistening Santorini Black Metallic.
Complemented by a luxurious NON SMOKERS fully optioned Ivory supple leather with  Jet black piping and Piano Black wood trim interior.



This stunning Range Rover will make anyone a Land Rover convert! The comfort  rivals or exceeds even the most rarified and expensive ultra-luxury vehicles!  The build quality and materials used on the interior are superb, from the supple  leather to the piano black wood trim and the buttons and knobs surrounding the  intuitive touch-screen navigation. It really is a special feeling to drive a  vehicle when everything comes together this well.

Absolutely incredible vehicle - something you have to experience to believe!

 Fully appointed !

This 2009 Range Rover HSE is powered by a Supercharged 4.2-liter  V8 that produces 400 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic  transmission with manual shift control is standard. A permanent four-wheel-drive  system is also standard along with low-range gearing and nearly 11 inches of  maximum ground clearance. The standard Terrain Response system allows the driver  to customize powertrain, suspension and electronic stability and traction  systems to best handle five predetermined off-road conditions. Maximum towing  capacity when properly equipped is 7,700 pounds. The Supercharged returns an EPA  estimated 12 mpg city/18 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined.

Safety

The Range Rovers comes equipped with powerful Brembo brakes, traction control,  stability control, hill descent control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain  airbags, front-seat whiplash protection and a driver knee airbag. Front and rear  parking sensors and a rearview camera.

Built for the bush  but bought for bragging rights, Range Rovers are more likely to be found in  Miami Beach or Scottsdale AZ than Mozambique. Acknowledging that reality, the 2009 Range Rover  employs a unibody design and has a self-adjusting air suspension that monitors  vehicle loads and road conditions. When driven on pavement, the Range Rover  feels stable and comfortable, with good steering feel -- a tribute to its BMW  origins. In terms of off-road ability, it still has few equals, thanks to its  generous ground clearance and wheel articulation.

For immediate  purchase option please call

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Specifications

Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE 4.2 L 

CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)

CYLINDERS V8      

VALVES 32

VALVE TIMING Variable   

TORQUE 420 ft-lbs. @ 3500 rpm

HORSEPOWER 400 hp @ 5750  rpm          

TURNING CIRCLE 39.4 ft.

DriveTrain


DRIVE TYPE Four wheel drive

TRANSMISSION 6-speed shiftable  automatic
 

Suspension

MacPherson strut front suspension

Double wishbone rear suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension

Front and rear stabilizer bar

Warranty

BASIC 4 yr./ 50000 mi.         

DRIVETRAIN 4 yr./ 50000 mi.

ROADSIDE 4 yr./ 50000 mi.

Interior Features

Front Seats

Multi-level heating passenger seat

14 -way power passenger seat

14 -way power driver seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable  lumbar support

Multi-level heating driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable  lumbar support

Height adjustable driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Premium leather

Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding with storage center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts with fan  control

Power Features

Remote power door locks

Reverse tilt passenger mirror  provides curb view when vehicle in reverse

Power mirrors

Heated mirrors

4 one-touch power windows

Remote window operation

Instrumentation

Clock

Tachometer

Trip computer

External temperature display

Low fuel level warning

Compass

Convenience

Cruise control

Cargo net

Front console with storage

Front and rear cupholders

Front and rear door pockets

Overhead console with storage

Retained accessory power

Front seatback storage

Speed-proportional power steering

Universal remote transmitter (for  garage door, security system, etc.)

12V front, 12V rear and 12V cargo  area power outlet(s)

Front and rear parking sensors

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering  wheel

Rear view camera

Comfort

Interior air filtration

Three zone climate control

Cargo area light

Leather and wood trim on center  console

Leather and wood trim on dash

Leather and wood trim on doors

Front and rear reading lights

Alloy and leather trim on shift knob

Leather steering wheel

Front and rear floor mats

Heated steering wheel

Electrochromatic inside rearview  mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Memorized settings

Memorized settings for 3 drivers

Memorized settings includes steering  wheel

In Car Entertainment

Diversity antenna

Harman/kardon premium brand stereo  system

Harman/kardon premium brand speakers

14 total speakers

710 watts stereo output

AM/FM in glove compartment-CD ,  CD-controller with CD MP3 Playback stereo

Sirius satellite radio

Speed sensitive volume control

Auxiliary audio input and iPod  integration

1 subwoofer(s)

7.1 surround audio (discrete)

Multi-CD located in glove compartment

Radio data system

Telematics

DVD based display w/voice activation  and directions navigation system

 

Bluetooth wireless data link for  hands-free phone

Exterior Features

Roof and Glass

Variable intermittent rain sensing  wipers

Privacy glass

Rear defogger

Intermittent rear wiper

Power glass sunroof

Remote sunroof operation

Tires and Wheels

Alloy wheels

20 x 8.5 in. wheels

Alloy spare wheel

255/50R20 tires

Performance tires

Inside mounted spare tire

Fullsize matching spare tire

Doors

Manual flip-up lifgate window

Rear split liftgate door

Towing and Hauling

Cargo tie downs

Trailer hitch

Safety Features

4-wheel ABS

Front and rear head airbags

Dual front side-mounted airbags

Child seat anchors

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Emergency braking assist

Front and rear ventilated disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks

Engine immobilizer

Front fog/driving lights

High pressure washers headlamps

Auto delay off headlamps

Dusk sensing headlamps

Xenon high intensity discharge  headlamp

2 front headrests

3 rear headrests

Passenger airbag occupant sensing  deactivation

Rear center 3-point belt

Front seatbelt pretensioners

Stability control

Traction control

Electronic brakeforce distribution

Front power adjustable headrests

Rear height adjustable headrests

Post-collision safety system

Passenger head restraint whiplash  protection system

Driver head restraint whiplash  protection system

Adaptive headlights

Self-leveling headlights

Tire pressure monitoring

 

 









 















 












 
















































 



 









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CARFAX Vehicle History Report

2009 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SUPERCHARGE
VIN: SALMF13429A304080
4 DOOR WAGON/SPORT UTILITY
4.2L V8 FI DOHC 32V
ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety  Options
No accident/damage reported
No accident / damage reported to CARFAX
3 or more previous owners
3 Previous owners
Service information available
10 Service records available
Registered as a personal vehicle
Types of owners: Personal lease, Personal
Last reported odometer reading/mileage
Last reported odometer reading
CARFAX Price Adjustment
$690 Above  retail book value

 Ownership  History

The number of owners is estimated
 Owner  1  Owner  2  Owner  3
Year purchased 2009  2009  2011 
Type of owner Personal lease Personal Personal
Estimated length of ownership 28 days  1 yr. 6 mo.  2 yrs. 5 mo. 
Owned in the following states/provinces California  California  California, Arizona 
Estimated miles driven per year ---  11,090/yr  7,088/yr 
Last reported odometer reading 21  18,517  37,544 

 

 Title  History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section
 Owner  1  Owner  2  Owner  3
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | Lemon Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds  Mechanical Limits Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED -  None of these major title problems were reported by  a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you  find that any of these title problems were reported  by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX  will buy this vehicle back. Register | View  Terms | View  Certificate

 Additional  History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX
 Owner  1  Owner  2  Owner  3
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
No accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Land Rover dealer for any open  recalls.
Ask Your
Dealer
Ask Your
Dealer
Ask Your
Dealer
Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated  to have expired.
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired

 Detailed  History

 Owner  1
Purchased: 2009
Type: Personal lease
Where: California
Est. length owned: 6/12/09 - 7/10/09 
(28 days)
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
04/06/2009   17   Land Rover Encino
Encino, CA
818-990-9870
landroverencino.com  
Vehicle offered for sale
04/09/2009     Land Rover Encino
Encino, CA
818-990-9870
autonation.com  
Pre-delivery inspection completed
05/25/2009   21   Land Rover Encino
Encino, CA
818-990-9870
autonation.com  
Vehicle sold
06/12/2009     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Los Angeles, CA  
Title issued or updated
First owner reported
Titled or registered as personal  lease vehicle
Loan or lien reported
06/19/2009     Hornburg Jaguar & Land Rover
Los Angeles, CA
310-274-5133
hornburgjaguar.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Electrical system checked
 
 Owner  2
Purchased: 2009
Type: Personal
Where: California
Est. miles/year: 11,090/yr
Est. length owned: 7/10/09 - 2/1/11 
(1 yr. 6 mo.)
Low mileage!This owner drove less  than the industry average of 15,000 miles  per year.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
07/10/2009   1,350   California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Beverly Hills, CA  
Odometer reading reported
11/18/2009     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Beverly Hills, CA  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
05/20/2010   12,183   Hornburg Jaguar Land Rover
Santa Monica, CA
310-315-7213
jaguarsantamonica.co
m  
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Brakes checked
Oil and filter changed
01/26/2011   18,517   Land Rover Encino
Encino, CA
818-990-9870
autonation.com  
Maintenance inspection completed
Automatic transmission serviced
Automatic transmission checked
Rack and pinion replaced
Two wheel alignment performed
Power steering checked
Key(s)/remote(s) reprogrammed
Front suspension serviced
 
 Owner  3
Purchased: 2011
Type: Personal
Where: California, Arizona
Est. miles/year: 7,088/yr
Est. length owned: 2/1/11 - 7/30/13
(2 yrs. 5 mo.)
Low mileage!This owner drove less  than the industry average of 15,000 miles  per year.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
02/01/2011   18,648   California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Manhattan Beach, CA  
Odometer reading reported
02/23/2011     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Manhattan Beach, CA  
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
03/24/2011   19,726   Land Rover South Bay
Redondo Beach, CA
310-798-0550
landroversouthbay.co
m  
Maintenance inspection completed
Tire condition and pressure checked
05/05/2011   20,867   Land Rover South Bay
Redondo Beach, CA
310-798-0550
landroversouthbay.co
m  
Maintenance inspection completed
Front brake pads replaced
Rear brakes replaced
Tire condition and pressure checked
Battery/charging system checked
Air filter replaced
06/02/2011     California
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Manhattan Beach, CA  
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien released
02/22/2012   28,586   Hornburg Jaguar Land Rover
Santa Monica, CA
310-315-7213
jaguarsantamonica.co
m  
Tire condition and pressure checked
Electrical system checked
03/28/2012   29,408   Hornburg Jaguar Land Rover
Santa Monica, CA
310-315-7213
jaguarsantamonica.co
m  
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Brakes checked
Tire condition and pressure checked
Electrical system checked
Oil and filter changed
A/C and heating system checked
Tire pressure monitoring system  serviced
Body computer/module reprogrammed
09/25/2012   33,128   Land Rover South Bay
Redondo Beach, CA
310-798-0550
landroversouthbay.co
m  
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Battery/charging system checked
Electrical system checked
Battery serviced
Brakes checked
Drive belts checked
Antifreeze/coolant checked
Fuel system checked
Exterior lights checked
Wipers/washers checked
Horns checked
Power steering fluid flushed/changed
Power steering checked
Rear wiper blade replaced
Seatbelts checked
Steering/suspension checked
Tire condition and pressure checked
Instrument cluster checked
Fluids checked
Windshield washer checked
Front door latch replaced
Body lubricated
Steering/suspension lubricated
Oil and filter changed
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
Maintenance reminder reset
Tires rotated
04/19/2013   36,118   Land Rover South Bay
Redondo Beach, CA
310-798-0550
landroversouthbay.co
m  
Tire condition and pressure checked
07/23/2013   36,218   Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Tucson, AZ
Title #004N013204045  
Title issued or updated
Dealer took title of this vehicle
while it was in inventory
07/30/2013   36,321   Dealer Inventory   Vehicle offered for sale
09/27/2013   37,544   Dealer Inventory   Vehicle offered for sale
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Bidders with "0" or negative feedbacks will have their bids  cancelled  unless prior contact has been made. Local AZ  buyers will have to pay local  tax, registration and all  sales will also have a $285.00 documentation  fee which  will take care  of title handling, temporary  permits, FedEx, etc. Phoenix Tax needs to  be paid for buyers picking up vehicle in Arizona, IF  vehicle is delivered out of  state, NO tax will be collected by our company. Please feel free to  inspect these vehicles and  ask as many questions as you wish  PRIOR to close of auction but if you bid  and win, you own  it. Also realize that we reserve the right to sell the   vehicle prior  to close of auction. We are a licensed bonded  retail  automobile dealer here in Scottsdale, AZ and we  guarantee clean, clear AZ  titles with the vehicles you bid  on.

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Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious  about owning  this     vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will  be reported to eBay, and  negative     feedback will be posted.



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Jaguar Land Rover undergoes $3.2 billion turnaround plan as sales slump

Thu, Nov 1 2018

MUMBAI — India's Tata Motors on Wednesday announced a turnaround plan for its luxury car unit Jaguar Land Rover, which has been hit hard by trade tensions between China and the U.S., low demand for diesel cars in Europe and worries over Brexit. Under "Project Charge," Tata Motors said it plans to cut costs and improve cash flows at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) by 2.5 billion pounds ($3.2 billion) over 18 months. JLR also plans to launch several new vehicles, including the Jaguar I-Pace and the new Range Rover Defender over the next few years and will offer a hybrid or full-electric version of all its models by 2020. "Together with our ongoing product offensive and calibrated investment plans, these efforts will lay the foundations for long-term sustainable growth," JLR CEO Ralf Speth said after Tata Motors reported a quarterly loss. JLR has trimmed its pre-tax profit expectations for the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, and expects to break even, Speth said, versus an earlier target of profit growth. As part of the turnaround plan, JLR will first focus on cash-saving "quick wins" like reducing non-product investments and speeding up asset sales, Tata Motors said in an investor presentation. In the near term it will improve efficiency in areas including purchasing and material cost, manufacturing, logistics and people, and will focus on strategic and non-core asset sales. JLR has already reduced the number of production days at its UK plants in Castle Bromwich and Solihull. The company said in its presentation it has saved 300 million pounds since it initiated the turnaround plan six weeks ago and is working on 500 ideas for the future. Tata Motors reported a loss of 10.49 billion rupees ($141.9 million) for the July-September quarter, compared with a profit of 24.83 billion rupees in the year-ago period. That was worse than the estimate of a loss of 2.40 billion rupees, according to Refinitiv data. JLR reported a loss of 101 million pounds during the quarter and its margin on earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) fell 130 basis points to 9.9 percent. Retail sales of its Jaguar sedans and Land Rover sport utility vehicles (SUVs) fell 13.2 percent to about 130,000 units, hurt particularly by tariff changes in China and escalating trade tensions. Demand in China remained muted even after the country cut import tariffs for cars and car parts to 15 percent for most vehicles from 25 percent from July.

Jaguar Land Rover reveals EV concepts, details green strategy

Fri, Sep 11 2015

While it offers diesel models and even a couple hybrids, Jaguar Land Rover isn't quite as fleshed out on alternative powertrains as its luxurious German rivals. That should change pretty soon. JLR revealed three concepts at the CENEX Low Carbon Vehicle event in Millbrook, England, today. The Concept_e "research demonstrators" all use a new electric drive module, an EV system that the Indian-owned, British-based outfit claims will double the power and torque of today' electric motors. JLR says these modular EDMs can be paired with any of the company's engines or transmissions to create either a mild hybrid, a plug-in hybrid, or a pure EV. So yeah, this is kind of a big deal. Arguably the most exciting offering is a one-of-a-kind research vehicle. Riding on JLR's aluminium aluminum architecture, it ties together two electric motors – an 85-kW unit with a single-speed trans on the front axle and a 145-kW rear motor that's been mated to a two-speed transmission – with a 70-kWh li-ion battery that's mounted in the underbody of the car. There's also the Concept_e MHEV. This is a Range Rover Evoque that's been fitted with a mild hybrid system. Just a refresher, but a mild hybrid is very different than what's found in either a Chevrolet Volt or Toyota Prius, as it uses the electric motor and battery pack to simply assist the internal combustion engine, rather than for an electric driving mode. Reflecting that use, this particular Evoque uses a 15-kilowatt electric motor and a 48-volt, lithium-ion battery pack alongside a 90-metric-horsepower diesel-powered prototype. Finally, we have a Range Rover Sport-based plug-in hybrid. This brute uses a 300-metric-horsepower prototype gas engine and an eight-speed automatic alongside a 150-kilowatt electric motor. Energy is stored in a trunk-mounted, 320-volt, li-ion battery back. Partially funded by the British government, the EDMs are the result of a 16.3-million-pound ($25-million) research-and-development program. They're built in house by JLR, but were developed alongside 12 partners. While these concepts are exciting, don't get your hopes up to see a plug-in Jaguar XF or an all-electric Discovery Sport in your local dealer any time soon. "This is a long-term Jaguar Land Rover research project exploring all aspects of future hybrid and battery electric vehicle technology," JLR research and design boss Dr. Wolfgang Epple said in the attached statement.

Ford's J Mays feels vindicated by Fusion reception

Tue, 25 Sep 2012

It's hard to think back now, but the same man overseeing the design of the 2013 Ford Fusion also presided over a rather lackluster period in Ford design, highlighted by vehicles like the Five Hundred and Freestyle. With the redesigned Fusion receiving high praise, J Mays tells Automotive News that he feels vindicated from criticisms suggesting he's not a daring enough designer.
When Mays took over as lead of design in 1997, he admits to having quite an ego ("My head would barely fit through the door some days. I've long since gotten over myself") and the workload to match. With the Blue Oval's portfolio full of premium brands like Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover and Volvo at that point, along with the bread-and-butter Ford, Lincoln and Mercury models, Mays certainly had quite the challenge.
It was in the mid-2000s that Mays took over just the premium brands, and took on the new title of Chief Creative Officer. At the time, Mays endured some criticism for looking backwards to retro styling, rather than setting a new standard for American car design - criticism that Mays says he is free from with the all-new Fusion.