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Clean Carfax 1-owner 35k Low Miles Ecotec Alloys Trim Auto Ms-sync Warranty on 2040-cars

US $13,480.00
Year:2013 Mileage:35721 Color: Silver /
 Black
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:I4 1.4L DOHC
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1G1PK5SB7D7122378
Year: 2013
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Chevrolet
Model: Cruze
Trim: LT Sedan 4-Door
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 35,721
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
Sub Model: LT
Doors: 4
Exterior Color: Silver
Fuel: Gasoline
Interior Color: Black
Drivetrain: FWD

2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT 4-Door Sedan
Exterior Color:     Silver Ice Metallic Interior Color:     Jet Black Stock Number:122378
Mileage:35,721 Engine:I4 1.4L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Existing Warranty Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:1G1PK5SB7D7122378 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee
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Vehicle Description
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2013 Chevrolet Cruze LT
 
ALUMINUM ! LT PACKAGE !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !
 
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THIS CHEVROLET CRUZE COMES WITH FACTORY 60 MONTHS OR 100,000 MILES DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY FROM CHEVROLET !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
REMOTE TRUNK RELEASE
CRUISE CONTROL
AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
BLUETOOTH EQUIPPED
LT PACKAGE
1.4 LITER ECOTEC ENGINE
PREMIUM CLOTH SEATS
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD AM FM
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
BOOK WITH KEY
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful SILVER ICE METALLIC on
BLACK PREMIUM CLOTH WITH ALUMINUM TRIM Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

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OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 19,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 15,026
NADA RETAIL $ 16,125

OUR BUY IT NOW $ 13,480
WOW ! WHAT A DEAL  !!!
 
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If You are Looking for a CHEVROLET CRUZE LT with all the options with LOW MILES, You Don't Have to Look any Further!!!
DON'T SLEEP ON THIS ONE!

NOTE: JUST LIKE ANY USED VEHICLE FEW VERY MINOR NICK NACKS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND ROAD DEBRIS.
REMEMBER: YOU ARE BUYING A TOP LOADED USED VEHICLE IN CLEAN CONDITION NOT A BRAND NEW ONE!

Bid with Excitement & Confidence!!!
Only at ULTIMATE MOTORSPORT !!
Good Luck & Happy Bidding!!!
FOR ANY QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO CALL US AT
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So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE CHEVROLET CRUZE LT, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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Email:
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Visit
10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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PREMIUM CLOTH INTERIOR!
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TILT STEERING!
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35K ORIGINAL MILES!
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SPACIOUS 5 PASSENGER SEATING!
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PLENTY OF LEG ROOM!
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AMPLE CARGO SPACE!
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PREMIUM ALLOY WHEELS!
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Contact Information
Name: Sales Department Main Phone: (281) 506-8808 Alt. Phone: (281) 657-7293
Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Body-Color Door Handle Color
  • Body-Color Front Bumper Color
  • Black Grille Color
  • Chrome Surround Grille Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
  • Body-Color Rear Bumper Color
  • Chrome Window Trim
Comfort:
  • Air Filtration
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Front Air Conditioning
  • Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Urethane Shift Knob Trim
  • Urethane Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • Front and Rear Assist Handle
  • Front Bottle Holders
  • Front Console With Armrest and Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Keyless Entry With Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote
  • 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
  • 12V Rear Power Outlet(s)
  • Electric Power Steering
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Accessory Hook
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.53 Axle Ratio
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Lower Control Arms Front Arm
  • 10.8 Front Brake Diameter
  • Disc Front Brakes
  • Diameter 25 Mm Front Stabilizer Bar
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • 10.5 Rear Brake Diameter
  • 0.5 Rear Brake Width
  • Drum Rear Brakes
  • Semi-Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Torsion Bar Rear Suspension
  • Roll Stability Control
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Mast Antenna
  • Ipod Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Driver Information System
  • MPG and Range Fuel Economy Display
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Oil Monitor
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Tachometer
  • 6 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Trip Odometer
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
  • Low Oil Level Warnings and Reminders
  • Tire Pressure Warning Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Halogen Headlights
  • Front Reading Lights
  • Led Rear Center Brakelight Tail and Brake Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Spare Tire Kit
  • Temporary Spare Tire Size
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tire
  • Alloy Wheel
Roof / Glass:
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Acoustic Laminated Glass
  • Lockout Button
  • 4 One-Touch Windows
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • Solar-Tinted Glass
Safety:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Alarm Anti-Theft System
  • Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Emergency Interior Trunk Release
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Manual Folding Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Impact Absorbing Bumpers
  • Manual Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Dual Front Knee Airbags
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Safety Brake Pedal System
  • Front and Rear Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Side-Curtain Airbag Rollover Sensor
  • Dual Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • 6 Driver Seat Manual Adjustments
  • Recline Driver Seat Manual Adjustments
  • Height Adjustable Driver Seat
  • 2 Front Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • 6 Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
  • Recline Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments
  • 3 Rear Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • With Cupholders Rear Seat Center Armrest
  • Vents Rear Seat Heat
  • 60-40 Split Bench Rear Seat
  • Split Folding Rear Seat
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Driver and Passenger Seatbelt Warning Sensor
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • Premium Cloth Upholstery

Installed Options
Seating:
  • Seat Adjuster
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    Ultimate Motorsports
    Main Phone:(281) 506-8808
    Alt. Phone:(281) 657-7293
    Email:sales@ultimatems.com
    Business Hours:
    Weekdays:9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
    Saturday:10 TO 5PM
    Sunday:CLOSED
    Location:
    10311 Altonbury Lane
    Houston, TX 77031
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    Standard Terms & conditions
     

    PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! BY SUBMITTING A BID, MAKING AN OFFER OR CLICKING THE BUY IT NOW YOU ARE AGREEING TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

    Fee and Tax Information: All Texas residents will pay 6.25% state sales tax and $ 133 Title Fee. This only applies to Texas Residents ONLY! Out of State customer only pay :

    All sales are subject to Texas V.I.T. tax based at a rate of .002834% of purchase price and $395.00 Processing fee.

    PAYPAL IS FOR DEPOSITS ONLY. WE DO NOT ACCEPT FULL PAYMENTS THOUGH THE PAYPAL.

    FINANCING IS AVAILABLE WITH APPROVED CREDIT (WAC) ONLY ! ALL BUY IT NOW PRICES LISTED ARE FOR CASH BUYERS OR IF CUSTOMERS ARRANGE THEIR OWN FINANCING !!!

    IF YOU CHOOSE TO CLICK THE BUY IT NOW OPTION YOU ARE REQUIRED TO PICK UP THE VEHICLE LOCALLY AND ADDRESS ANY ISSUES BEFORE THE VEHICLE LEAVES THE LOT.

    Please contact SALES@ultimatems.com or 281-657-7293
    Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $500.00 NON REFUNDABLE deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The remainder is due within 7 days of Auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise.  Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 2002 or with more than 100K miles. Make sure if financing, your financial institution accepts the year and miles of this vehicle before bidding. Please arrange financing prior to bidding.
    Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate, you can locate shippers by doing a search for `auto shippers`.
    If you are not sure about something, Please ASK. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale.
    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 posted.
    PLEASE ONLY BID WHAT YOU ARE WILLING TO PAY.  IF THE RESERVE IS NOT MET, WE MAY CONTACT THE HIGH BIDDER TO OFFER THE SECOND CHANCE OPTION.
    By placing a bid on this vehicle you are entering into a legal and binding contract to purchase the above-described vehicle. We reserve the right to cancel all existing bids and end the auction early should the item no longer be available for sale.
    By bidding and buying this auction, you enter a contract that you have read and understood all the terms and conditions of this auction. 
    We reserve the rights to sell the car outside the ebay auctions. We reserve the right to end the auction anytime. We reserve the right to cancel any bid from any bidder. 
    This vehicle is being sold as is, where it is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. In either case, The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
    Please understand that the vehicles are Pre-Owned vehicles and at times, the vehicles may come without accessories such as extra keys, cd magazines, navigation discs, floormats, tools, and owner's manuals. Please call for the exact accessories included for the vehicle. 
    Buyer's are responsible for shipping costs.
    All bidders should have all questions answered and loans pre-approved before bidding. Please note that Non paying buyers would be handled by our attorney. Remember buying a car on eBay is legal binding contract.

    All vehicles are sold "AS IS". This is in full accordance with the laws of the State of TEXAS regarding motor vehicle sales. You the buyer/bidder must have a complete understanding that this vehicle is used and we do not know the complete history of this vehicle. We are presenting this vehicle to the best of our knowledge. The accuracy of our description is based on any and all information that we were able to obtain concerning this vehicle either by records, previous owners statements, or other statements if any made by the persons who sold or traded in this vehicle. We ULTIMATE MOTORSPORT Inc or any of its employees or agents will not be held responsible. All buyers are responsible for having an independent inspection completed on their vehicle of inetrest prior to sale or close of auction. You are welcome to fly in or schedule a inspection with several companies in Houston area to have a car professionally inspected.

    WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY REPAIRS OR INSPECTIONS PRIOR OR AFTER THE SALE OF AN AUTOMOBILE. ALL VEHICLES SOLD AS IS WHERE IS !!

    WE WELCOME INSPECTIONS BUT PLEASE DO INSPECTIONS BEFORE THE SALE IS CONFIRMED ! 

    This Agreement will be governed the laws of the State of Texas (without regard to principals of conflict of laws). Any claims arising out of or related to this Agreement or the Goods shall be brought exclusively in Harris County, Texas. Bidder submits to the jurisdiction of all such courts. BIDDER AND SELLER HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION TO ENFORCE, DEFEND, CONSTRUE OR OTHERWISE CONCERNING THIS AGREEMENT OR THE GOODS. If it is necessary for bidder to commence litigation to enforce any portion of this Agreement, Seller will be entitled to recover from Bidder its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs, including the reasonable fees of in-house counsel.

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