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US $19,980.00
Year:2013 Mileage:40847 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

2013 Chevrolet Volt Electric Hybrid 4-Door Hatchback
Exterior Color:     Silver Ice Metallic Interior Color:     Jet Black w/ Ceramic White Accents Stock Number:125586
Mileage:40,847 Engine:I4 1.4L DOHC Fuel:Electric
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Existing Warranty Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:1G1RA6E47DU125586 AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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2013 CHEVROLET VOLT ! ELECTRIC HYBRID ! 
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2013 Chevrolet Volt
 
ALLOYS ! XENONS ! CERAMIC WHITE !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !
KEYLESS START GO
MY TOUCH SYSTEM ! BLUETOOTH
PANDORA STREAMING !
 
ELECTRIC HYBRID GASOLINE ENGINE  ! DRIVES FIRST 35 MILES ON EVERY CHARGE WIHTOUT GASOLINE ! SWITCHES TO GASOLINE AUTOMATICLALY FOR 300+ MILES ON A 7 GALLON TANK !
WOW ! CANT BEAT THIS GAS SAVER !   
 
CLEAN AUTOCHECK NO ACCIDENTS
CLICK ON AUTOCHECK LOGO ABOVE FOR FREE FULL REPORT !
 
THIS CHEVROLET VOLT COMES WITH FACTORY 60 MONTHS OR 100,000 MILES DRIVETRAIN WARRANTY COVERING HYBRID SYSTEM BATTERIES AND OTHER MAJOR MECHANICAL COMPONENTS  !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
60+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TELESCOPING STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
HOMELINK
TINTED WINDOWS
CERAMIC WHITE ACCENTS
PREMIUM MY TOUCH SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD DVD AM FM SAT RADIO WITH AUX USB AND PANDORA STREAMING APP BUILT IN
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 17”  WHEELS
KEYLESS START GO
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful SILVER ICE MTALLIC  on
JET BLACK WITH CERMIC WHITE TRIM  Interior!!
 
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Original $ 43,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KELLY BLUE BOOK $ 20,267
NADA RETAIL $ 21,225
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 19,980
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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!

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Only at ULTIMATE MOTORSPORT !!
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So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE CHEVROLET VOLT, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

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Houston TX 77031
 
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DRIVES FIRST 35 MILES WITH NO GASOLINE EVERY CHARGE ! 
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300+ MILES RANGE ON 7 GALLON GASOLINE TANK ! WOW ! BEST OF BOTH WORLDS ! 
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BEAUTIFUL CAR OF THE YEAR ! 
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CHEVROLET'S GROUND BREAKING VEHICLE ! 
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COMES WITH 60 MONTHS OR 100,000 MILES WARRANTY FROM CHEVROLET ON HYBRID SYSTEM AND DRIVETRAIN ! 
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XENONS ! FOG LIGHTS ! 
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POWER WINDOWS ! LOCKS ! KEYLESS ENTRY ! 
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NICE CLEAN INTERIOR ! 
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BLACK CLOTH SEATS ! 
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TELESCOPING STEERING WITH CONTROLS ! 
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40K ORIGINAL MILES ! NO ERROR MESSAGES ! 
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MY TOUCH DISPLAY ! BLUETOOTH ! ON STAR ! PANDORA ! CD ! AM ! FM ! XM !
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KEYLESS START GO ! WHITE CERAMIC ACCENTS ! 
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COMFORTABLE SEATING FOR 4 PEOPLE ! 
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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
  • Chrome Grille Color
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
  • Body-Color Rear Bumper Color
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Body-Color Rear Spoiler Color
  • Chrome Window Trim
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • 15.4 Steering Ratio
  • 2.8 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Air Filtration
  • Cargo Area Light
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Single Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Adjustable Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Rear Headrests
  • Front Reading Lights
Convenience:
  • Rear Assist Handle
  • Front Bottle Holders
  • Cargo Cover
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • Keyless Entry With Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote
  • 12V Rear Power Outlet(s)
  • Front and Rear Power Outlet(s)
  • Two 12V Front Power Outlet(s)
  • Variable Power-Assisted Steering Power Steering
  • Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio and Cruise Controls Controls
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Accessory Hook
  • Cargo Area Under Floor
  • Door Pockets
  • Front Seatback
  • Tool Kit
  • Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Braking Assist
  • Ride Control Driver Adjustable Suspension
  • Electronic Parking Brake
  • 11.8 Front Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • 11.5 Rear Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Rear Brakes
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Semi-Independent Rear Suspension
  • Torsion Bar Rear Suspension
  • Regenerative Braking System
  • Stability Control
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Diversity Antenna
  • Mast Antenna
  • Voice Recognition Audio System
  • Bluetooth Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Clock
  • Compass
  • Driver Information System
  • Fuel Economy Display
  • Hard Drive
  • Single Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Multi-Function Display
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Touch Screen Display Radio
  • Onstar W/Turn-By-Turn Navigation Satellite Communications
  • Siriusxm Satellite Radio
  • Tachometer
  • 6 Total Number of Speakers
  • Touch-Sensitive Controls
  • Trip Computer
  • Trip Odometer
  • Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
  • Fixed Liftgate Window
  • Liftgate Rear Door
  • Led Rear Center Brakelight Tail and Brake Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Inflator Kit Kit
  • Painted Aluminum Rim
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tires
Roof / Glass:
  • Variable Intermittent Front Wipers
  • Lockout Button
  • 4 One-Touch Windows
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • Solar-Tinted Glass
Safety:
  • 2-Stage Unlocking
  • Dual Front Active Head Restraints
  • Alarm Anti-Theft System
  • Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft System
  • Child Safety Locks
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • 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
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Dual Illuminating With Sliding Extensions Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Split Folding Folding
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • Height Adjustable
  • Front Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Driver and Passenger Seatbelt Warning Sensor
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • Bucket Seating
  • Premium Cloth Upholstery

Installed Options
Package:
  • Comfort Package
    Rims / Tires:
    • 17 Inch 5-Spoke Forged Polished Aluminum Wheels
      Safety:
      • Enhanced Safety Package 1
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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
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        10311 Altonbury Lane
        Houston, TX 77031
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        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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        Wed, Oct 1 2014

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