- A highly equipped Range Rover P530 SE just showed up at a salvage auction with a story.
- Infotainment and driver displays are shattered beyond repair inside the cabin.
- The damage is so extensive that the auction house doesn’t list an “estimated repair cost.”
All of us have done things that we regret, but the Range Rover in this story probably encompasses a history with two people who both have regrets. That’s because it appears to be heavily vandalized by someone with a very personal relationship with the owner. Suffice it to say, referring to someone as a gardening implement on their vehicle sends a very clear message.
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That’s right, the inscription ‘H*e!!!’ appears spray-painted on this super luxury SUV in huge red letters. Over the years, we’ve seen plenty of vandalism hoaxes. Evidently, some folks think it’s a funny or otherwise notable look, but in many cases, the damage done is temporary thanks to non-adhering paint, foam, tape, or other methods. Real versions are getting more prevalent, though.
Whatever happened to this Range Rover is a very different story. Beyond the fruity language, it appears as if someone poured something caustic on the exterior. It’s plausible that they even took a blow torch to the car based on some of the paint. But their rage wasn’t satisfied, it seems. The cabin is in need of big repairs as well.
Both the driver’s information display and the infotainment screen are shattered to the extent that the auction house can’t get the odometer reading. And that brings us to our next question. What is this thing actually worth, and would any of you try to fix it?
According to IAAI, the ‘actual cash value’ is $109,833, but that’s assuming that it’s in good condition. The damage here is bad enough that IAAI doesn’t list an estimated repair cost. The bones are likely worth saving. Under the hood is a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 pumping out 523 horsepower (390 kW).
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The seating appears unscathed, so it’s plausible that the next owner could get away with repairing the screens and the paint, and little more. We’d just suggest that they, and whoever goes near this thing wear a hazmat suit. No telling what’s in the cabin at this point.
