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2010 Lexus Es350 Sunroof Leather Xenons Wood Keylessgo Heat/cool Seats Premsound on 2040-cars

US $21,980.00
Year:2010 Mileage:52268 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

2010 Lexus ES ES350 PREMIUM 4-Door Sedan
Exterior Color:     Smoky Granite Mica Interior Color:     Black Stock Number:407995
Mileage:52,268 Engine:V6 3.5L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:As Is - No Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:JTHBK1EG9A2407995 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2010 Lexus ES350
 
SUNROOF ! LEATHER ! XENONS ! WOOD ! ALLOYS ! PDC ! KEYLESS START GO
COLD WEATHER PACKAGE
VENTILATED SEATS !
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
 
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1 OWNER CLEAN LOADED LEXUS ES350 WITH 52K ORIGINAL MILES !
 
ADD A 3 MONTH 3,000 MILE WARRANTY
FOR ONLY $ 295
ASK US FOR DETAILS ON A 4 YEAR UNLIMITED MILES NATION WIDE WARRANTY !!
 
PEACE OF MIND ! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE !!
 
 
70+ PICTURES BELOW AFTER DESCRIPTION
 
THIS CAR IS LOADED WITH THESE OPTIONS:
SUNROOF WITH POWER SLIDING GLASS
XENON HEADLIGHTS
TELESCOPING WOOD STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
 
POWER HEATED AND COOLED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 17” WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
BOOKS AND KEY
 
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful SMOKY GRANITE MICA on
BLACK LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD 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 $ 40,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KBB RETAIL $ 23,772
NADA RETAIL $ 23,250
 
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 21,980
IT’S A NO BRAINER !!!

If You are Looking for a LEXUS ES350 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
281-506-8808

So, If you are in the market for a LATE MODEL, VERY AFFORDABLE LEXUS ES350, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

LOW BUY-IT-NOW or MAKE AN OFFER!!!
 
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FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS FEEL FREE TO CONTACT @ (281)506-8808
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Visit
10311 Altonbury Lane
Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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XENON HEADLIGHTS !

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POWER WINDOWS LOCKS MIRRORS  !

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FULL WOOD TRIM STEERING !

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POWER SUNROOF !

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FULL PREMIUM LEATHER INTERIOR !

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52K ORIGINAL MILES !

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KEYLESS START GO !

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DUAL ZONE AC !

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LEXUS PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !

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HEATED & COOLED SEATS !
 

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REAR STORAGE !

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LOTS OF TRUNK SPACE !

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ALLOYS 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:
  • Chrome Body Side Moldings
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Leather Accents
  • 3.2 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Air Filtration
  • Wood Center Console Trim
  • Wood Door Trim
  • Carpet Floor Mats
  • Front and Rear Floor Mats
  • Dual Front Air Conditioning Zones
  • Automatic Climate Control Front Air Conditioning
  • Height Adjustable Front Headrests
  • 2 Number of Front Headrests
  • 3 Number of Rear Headrests
  • Leather Shift Knob Trim
Convenience:
  • Front Console With Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • First Aid Kit
  • Includes Driver Seat
  • Includes Exterior Mirrors
  • Includes Steering Wheel
  • Push-Button Start Keyless Ignition
  • Proximity Entry System Multi-Function Remote
  • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
  • Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
  • Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Accessory Hook
  • Seatback Storage
  • Tool Kit
  • Homelink - Garage Door Opener Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • 3.68 Axle Ratio
  • Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • 11.7 Front Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Front Shock
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Front Suspension
  • 11.1 Rear Brake Diameter
  • Solid Disc Rear Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Dual-Link With Struts Rear Suspension
  • Macpherson Struts Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Diversity Antenna
  • Element Antenna
  • Ipod Auxiliary Audio Input
  • MP3 Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
  • External Temperature Display
  • 6 Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • AM/FM Radio
  • XM Ready Satellite Radio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • 8 Total Number of Speakers
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
  • Low Oil Level Warnings and Reminders
  • Low Washer Fluid Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Auto On/Off Headlights
Rims / Tires:
  • Inside Mount Location
  • Alloy Rim
  • Temporary Tires
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tires
  • 5 Wheel Spokes
Roof / Glass:
  • Rain Sensing Front Wipers
  • One-Touch Open/Close Moonroof
  • Power Moonroof
  • Remote Operation Moonroof
  • Sliding Sunshade Moonroof
  • Tilt Moonroof
  • 1 One-Touch Windows
  • Remote Operation Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • Solar-Tinted Glass
Safety:
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Emergency Interior Trunk Release
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Integrated Turn Signals Exterior Mirrors
  • Power Exterior Mirrors
  • Dual Front Airbags
  • Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Dual Front Knee Airbags
  • Occupant Sensing Passenger Airbag Deactivation
  • Power Door Locks
  • Front and Rear Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Theft-Deterrent System
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Front Auto Height Adjusting Shoulder Belts
  • Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
  • 10 Power Adjustments
  • 3-Point Rear Center Seatbelt
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • Bench Seating
  • Leather-Trimmed Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Body Side Molding
  • Rear Bumper Applique
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Power Rear Sunshade
  • Trunk Mat
  • Wood and Leather Steering Wheel
Rims / Tires:
  • 17 In. E-Sport Alloy Wheels
    Safety:
    • High Intensity Discharge Headlamps
    • Intuitive Park Assist
    Seating:
    • Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
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      Dealership Information
      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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      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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