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US $23,980.00
Year:2011 Mileage:44978 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

2011 Lexus ES 350 4-Door Sedan
Exterior Color:     TUNGSTEN PEARL Interior Color:     Black Stock Number:432967
Mileage:44,978 Engine:V6 3.5L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:JTHBK1EG6B2432967 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2011 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 44K ORIGINAL MILES !

 
THIS BEAUTIFUL LEXUS COMES WITH FACTORY 4 YEARS 50,000 MILES WARRANTY FROM LEXUS USA !!
 
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 TUNGSTEN SILVER PEARL on
BLACK LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM Interior!!
 
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KELLY BLUE BOOK RETAIL $ 26,697
 
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 23,980
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!

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Only at ULTIMATE MOTORSPORT !!
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Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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PARK DISTANCE CONTROL !

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XENON HEADLIGHTS

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POWER WINDOWS & DOORS !

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BEAUTIFUL WOOD STEERING

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POWER SUNROOF !  
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FULL LEATHER INTERIOR !

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44K ORIGINAL 1 OWNER MILES !

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KEYLESS START GO !

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LEXUS PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM !

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HEATED & COOLED SEATS !

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FULL LEATHER INTERIOR !

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LOTS OF TRUNK SPACE !

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ALLOY 17" LEXUS 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
  • Metallic-Tone Accents
  • 16.0 Steering Ratio
  • 3.2 Turns Lock-To-Lock
  • Wood-Tone Accents
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
  • Reading Lights
  • Leather Shift Knob Trim
Convenience:
  • Front and Rear Assist Handle
  • 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
  • Keyless, Illuminated Entry and Panic Alarm Multi-Function Remote
  • Proximity Entry System Multi-Function Remote
  • Speed-Proportional Power Steering
  • Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Retained Accessory Power
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Multi-Function Screen Controls 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
  • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Compass
  • Digital Sound Processing
  • External Temperature Display
  • Hands-Free Communication System
  • 6 Disc In-Dash CD
  • CD MP3 Playback MP3 Player
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Satellite Communications
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • 8 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Trip Odometer
  • Low Fuel Level Warnings and Reminders
  • Low Oil Level Warnings and Reminders
  • Low Washer Fluid Warnings and Reminders
  • Maintenance Reminder Warnings and Reminders
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
  • Footwell 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
  • Variable Intermittent 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:
  • Remote 2-Stage Unlocking
  • With Engine Immobilizer Anti-Theft Alarm System
  • Side Impact Door Beams Body Side Reinforcements
  • Latch System Child Seat Anchors
  • Front and Rear Crumple Zones
  • Emergency Interior Trunk Release
  • Energy Absorbing Steering Column
  • Heated Exterior Mirrors
  • 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
  • Remote Power Door Locks
  • Rolling Code Security
  • Front and Rear Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Front Auto Height Adjusting Shoulder Belts
  • Folding With Pass-Thru Center Armrest
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • 10 Power Adjustments
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • 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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      Alt. Phone:(281) 657-7293
      Email:sales@ultimatems.com
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      Houston, TX 77031
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      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.

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      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.
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      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.
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      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 ! 

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