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US $24,980.00
Year:2011 Mileage:29198 Color: Color
Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States
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2011 Lexus IS IS250 AWD 4-Door Sedan
Exterior Color:     Matador Red Mica Interior Color:     Ecru Stock Number:047467
Mileage:29,198 Engine:V6 2.5L DOHC Fuel:Gasoline
Transmission:Automatic Warranty:Limited Warranty Title:Clear
VIN:JTHCF5C23B5047467 CARFAX:CARFAX Buyback Guarantee AutoCheck:FREE AutoCheck Vehicle Report
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Vehicle Description
Ultimate Motorsport Presents
 
2011 Lexus IS250
All Wheel Drive
 
SUNROOF ! LEATHER ! XENONS ! WOOD ! ALLOYS ! COLD WEATHER PACKAGE
VENTILATED SEATS ! REAR SPOILER
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
KEYLES START GO ! LUXURY + PACKAGE
 
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1 OWNER CLEAN LOADED LEXUS IS250 AWD WITH 29K ORIGINAL MILES !
 
THIS BEAUTIFUL LEXUS IS250 AWD COMES WITH FACTORY 4 YEARS OR 50,000 MILES WARRANTY STILL ACTIVE !!
 
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 STEERING WHEEL WITH CONTROLS
CRUISE CONTROL
DUAL ZONE AC AND HEAT
ALARM SYSTEM WITH KEYLESS ENTRY
FULL LEATHER AND WOOD TRIM INTERIOR
HOMELINK
REAR SPOILER
 
POWER HEATED AND COOLED LEATHER SEATS WITH MEMORY AND LUMBAR
PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM WITH CD CHANGER AM FM SAT RADIO WITH USB AUX
POWER WINDOWS AND MIRRORS
FOG LIGHTS
TRACTION CONTROL
PREMIUM ALLOY 17” WHEELS
TINTED WINDOWS
LUXURY + PACKAGE
 
 
MUCH MUCH MORE SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT !!!
 
Beautiful MATADOR RED MICA on
CASHMERE BEIGE LEATHER WITH FULL WOOD TRIM Interior!!
 
Low Buy It NOW or Make us an Offer NOW!!

100% Positive Feedback
OWN THIS BEAUTY at a Fraction of the
Original $ 41,000 Price!!!
COMPARE AT
KBB RETAIL VALUE $ 29,819
NADA RETAIL $ 27,600
 
OUR BUY IT NOW $ 24,980
IT’S A NO BRAINER !!!

If You are Looking for a LEXUS IS250 AWD 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 LEXUS IS250 AWD, then you owe it to yourself to take a closer look

LOW BUY-IT-NOW or MAKE AN OFFER!!!
 
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Houston TX 77031
 
 
 
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REAR SPOILER WITH DUAL SPORT EXHAUST !

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XENONS HEADLIGHTS !

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BEAUTIFUL INTERIOR !

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SUNROOF WITJH SLIDING GLASS !

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FULL TAN LEATHER SEATS !

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SPORT STEERING WHEEL WITH PADDLE SHIFTERS !

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29K LOW ORIGINAL MILES !

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ALL WHEEL DRIVE ! TRACTION !

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KEYLESS START GO !

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LEXUS PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM ! CD AM FM SAT AUX !
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FULL WOOD TRIM INTERIOR !

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HEATED & COOLED SEATS ! LUXURY PACKAGE !

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LEXUS SPORTS 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 Bumper Color
  • Stainless-Steel Exhaust Tip Color
  • Dual Exhaust Tips Exhaust
  • Body-Color Mirror Color
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Leather Accents
  • Metallic-Tone Accents
  • 14.1 Steering Ratio
  • 2.96 Turns Lock-To-Lock
Comfort:
  • Foldable Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Height Adjustable Adjustable Rear Headrests
  • Air Filtration
  • Rear Center Armrests
  • Cargo Area Light
  • 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
  • Front and Rear Reading Lights
  • Leather Shift Knob Trim
  • Leather Steering Wheel Trim
Convenience:
  • With Lighter Ashtray
  • Front Console With Armrest and Storage
  • Cruise Control
  • Front and Rear Cupholders
  • First Aid Kit
  • Light Glove Compartment
  • 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
  • Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
  • Accessory Hook
  • Door Pockets - Front
  • Front Seatback
  • Tool Kit
  • Homelink - Garage Door Opener Universal Remote Transmitter
Drivetrain /
  Suspension:
  • Full Time 4WD
  • 4-Wheel ABS
  • Braking Assist
  • Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Upper Control Arms Front Arm
  • 11.65 Front Brake Diameter
  • Ventilated Disc Front Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Front Shock
  • Coil Springs Front Spring
  • Independent Front Suspension
  • Double Wishbones Front Suspension
  • Upper Controls Rear Arm
  • 11.45 Rear Brake Diameter
  • Disc Rear Brakes
  • Gas Shock Absorbers Rear Shock
  • Coil Springs Rear Spring
  • Independent Rear Suspension
  • Multi-Link Rear Suspension
  • Stability Control
  • Front and Rear Stabilizer Bar
  • Traction Control
Entertainment /
  Telematics:
  • Diversity Antenna
  • Element Antenna
  • Audio Security System
  • Ipod Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Jack Auxiliary Audio Input
  • MP3 Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Usb Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Compass
  • Digital Sound Processing
  • External Temperature Display
  • 6 Disc In-Dash CD
  • Bluetooth Phone Wireless Data Link
  • AM/FM Radio
  • Satellite Communications
  • XM Satellite Radio
  • Speed Sensitive Volume Control
  • Tachometer
  • 13 Total Number of Speakers
  • Trip Computer
  • Trip Odometer
  • Lamp Failure, Low Fuel, Engine Oil, Coolant Warnings and Reminders
  • Maintenance Reminder Warnings and Reminders
  • Tire Pressure Warning Warnings and Reminders
  • 194 Watts
Exterior:
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Door Courtesy Lights
  • Puddle Lamps Exterior Entry Lights
  • Front Fog Lights
  • Auto Delay Off Headlights
  • Led Tail and Brake Lights
Rims / Tires:
  • Inside Mount Location
  • Aluminum Rim
  • Temporary Tires
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • All Season Tires
  • 10 Wheel Spokes
Roof / Glass:
  • 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
  • With Safety Reverse Power Windows
  • Rear Defogger
  • Front Solar-Tinted Glass
  • Rear Solar-Tinted Glass
  • Windshield Tinted
Safety:
  • 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
  • Anti-Lockout Feature Power Door Locks
  • Speed Sensitive Central Locking Power Door Locks
  • Rolling Code Security
  • Front Side Airbags
  • Front and Rear Side Curtain Airbags
  • Theft-Deterrent System
  • Dual Vanity Mirrors
Seating:
  • Power Adjustable Lumbar Support
  • Front Auto Height Adjusting Shoulder Belts
  • Pass-Thru Center Armrest
  • Front and Rear Emergency Locking Retractors
  • Bucket Front Seats
  • 3-Point Front Seatbelts
  • Multi-Level Heating Heated
  • 10 Power Adjustments
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Force Limiters
  • Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners
  • 3-Point Second Row Seatbelts
  • Bench Seating
  • Leather Upholstery

Installed Options
Appearance /
  Exterior:
  • Headlamp Washers
  • Rear Spoiler
Appearance /
  Interior:
  • Cargo Mat
    Package:
    • Luxury Plus Value Edition Package
    • Preferred Accessory Package
    • Premium Package Value Edition
    Safety:
    • Hid Headlamps
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      Alt. Phone:(281) 657-7293
      Email:sales@ultimatems.com
      Business Hours:
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